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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 708 p4p, 79 weight class) and Aldo Barbados (ranked 1462 p4p, 156 weight class). Barbados has chosen What's It All For as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbados scores with a three punch combo!
Fantana misses with the combination.
Barbados throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fantana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbados throws a body punch but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbados tries to avoid it but Fantana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbados to the ground. Barbados escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbados lands a left and a right that send Fantana crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbados thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantana looks to throw the jab but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbados uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantana.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Barbados gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fantana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantana 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barbados wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Barbados keeps moving.
Fantana looking to pass the guard.
Barbados wriggles free and stands up.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Barbados slips the punch.
Fantana throws a lazy right hand but Barbados sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantana moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarbados.
Barbados avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Fantana is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barbados's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbados counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Fantana coming out on top.
Fantana throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbados.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Fantana.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Fantana avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throws a right hand that Barbados ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbados also avoids with ease.
Barbados is looking for the big counter here.
Fantana scores with a nice right hand.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantana lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Fantana misses with a straight right.
Fantana lands with a good body shot.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown but Barbados shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Fantana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbados as he connects with a hook.
Barbados throws an overhand right that drops Fantana like a sack of potatoes! Barbados dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Barbados!
Aldo Barbados 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 2028 p4p, 284 weight class) and AC Slater (ranked 2672 p4p, 359 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by The Whispers - Rock Steady. Slater has chosen Stop What Ya Doin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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220 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slater.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reilly is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Reilly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
Slater is chipping away with strikes.
Reilly is rocked!
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Reilly's head but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slater landing a few strikes.
Oh Reilly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slater grinds an elbow into Reilly's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Slater keeps moving and retains side control.
Reilly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A big shot lands for Slater! That's hurt Reilly! Will he recover? Slater fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
A very excited looking AC Slater 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baldwin (ranked 1862 p4p, 234 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 1386 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brandon Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baldwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strunz scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strunz.
Baldwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Strunz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baldwin.
Strunz swinging wildly here.
Baldwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Baldwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin walks into a jab.
Baldwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baldwin misses with a straight right.
Strunz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strunz throws a nice looking combination but Baldwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strunz blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
A right-left combo lands from Strunz.
Baldwin tries to move into range but Strunz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strunz throws a series of strikes that have Baldwin backpedaling.
Good work by Strunz as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Strunz misses.
It looked like Baldwin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Strunz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Strunz moves out of range easily.
Baldwin slips under a jab from Strunz.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baldwin lands a front kick.
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Strunz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a big head kick that sends Strunz tumbling to the mat! Baldwin takes a step backwards and waves Strunz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bronko Strunz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strunz.
Baldwin misses with the combination.
Baldwin is looking to land body kicks.
Baldwin ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Strunz throws a jab when Baldwin was well out of range.
Strunz misses with a looping left.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz lands a nice looking body shot.
Strunz scores with a jab. Baldwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strunz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baldwin's head backwards.
Baldwin throws a body kick that misses.
Baldwin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strunz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Strunz scores with a body shot.
Strunz checks a leg kick.
Baldwin tries to work over Strunz's front leg with a kick but Strunz checks it.
Strunz lands with an overhand left.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Baldwin is out of range.
Baldwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strunz sizes up Baldwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Strunz finds it's target.
Strunz cracks Baldwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strunz throws a series of strikes that have Baldwin backpedaling.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz cracks Baldwin with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Baldwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strunz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strunz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Baldwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strunz connects with a jab.
Strunz blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Baldwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Baldwin is looking to counter with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baldwin.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Baldwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baldwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz tests Baldwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strunz checks it well.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin misses with a body kick.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baldwin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Baldwin slips a jab and a cross from Strunz.
Strunz scores with a jab. Baldwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strunz checks a leg kick.
Strunz lands a lovely overhand right.
Baldwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Strunz moves out of range easily.
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Baldwin throws a big counter combination but Strunz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baldwin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Strunz's head.
Baldwin fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baldwin throws a head kick but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baldwin looks to land a body kick but Strunz moved away.
Strunz misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bronko Strunz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Strunz misses.
Baldwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Strunz.
Strunz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baldwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baldwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baldwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Strunz moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
A jab from Strunz misses.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Baldwin slips the punch.
Baldwin slips a jab from Strunz.
Nice straight punches there by Strunz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strunz.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Strunz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz connects with the punch.
Baldwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baldwin slips a jab from Strunz.
Strunz avoids a kick to the body.
Brandon Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baldwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baldwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strunz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strunz slips a jab from Baldwin.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baldwin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baldwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Baldwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz misses with a series of wild punches.
Baldwin slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Strunz.
Baldwin throws a right hand that Strunz ducks under and follows up with a left that Strunz also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Baldwin's head but Baldwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin tries to land a leg kick but Strunz saw it coming and moves away.
Baldwin ducks under a wild hook from Strunz.
Baldwin 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.
Baldwin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strunz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Baldwin slips the punch.
Baldwin throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
Baldwin misses with a wild combination.
Strunz looks to land a left hand but Baldwin moved out of range nicely.
Baldwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Baldwin tries to land a front kick but Strunz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baldwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baldwin takes one to the chin there.
Baldwin misses with a few strikes there.
Baldwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Strunz scores with a body shot.
Strunz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Strunz does no damage.
Baldwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strunz finds it's way round the side to connect with Baldwin's head.
Strunz blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Strunz throws out a powerful jab.
Strunz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baldwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baldwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick from Baldwin misses.
The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baldwin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Strunz checks a low kick from Baldwin.
Baldwin defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Baldwin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strunz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baldwin tried to score with a low kick but Strunz checks it.
Baldwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baldwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin slips a straight right by Strunz.
Baldwin throws a big counter combination but Strunz scrambles out of danger and avoids 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!
Baldwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin looks to land a body kick but Strunz moved away.
Baldwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Strunz scores with a decent looking hook.
Baldwin throws a push kick but Strunz slaps the foot to one side.
Strunz lands an overhand right.
Baldwin drops his hands momentarily and Strunz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Strunz blocks the low kick.
A jab from Baldwin misses.
Baldwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strunz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baldwin throws a leg kick that misses.
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Strunz.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
A bone on bone clash there as Strunz blocks the leg kick.
Strunz lands a nice looking body shot.
Strunz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strunz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strunz cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bronko Strunz's cut.
That's time! Baldwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Strunz connects with a crisp jab.
Baldwin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strunz if he has to take too many more of those.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Baldwin slips the punch.
Baldwin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strunz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baldwin slips a jab from Strunz.
Strunz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Strunz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baldwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Strunz throws a shot to the body.
Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
and Baldwin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Strunz really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baldwin moves away.
Baldwin throws a sloppy head kick and Strunz moves out of range easily.
Strunz lunges at Baldwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baldwin's hand.
Baldwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strunz checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Strunz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz throws a jab when Baldwin was well out of range.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Strunz misses with a wild body shot.
Strunz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baldwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baldwin.
Baldwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baldwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Baldwin's shoulder, as Baldwin tries to avoid the shot.
Baldwin lands a two punch combo.
Strunz lands with a nice body punch.
Strunz's corner calls for a 1-2. Strunz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baldwin pushes Strunz away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strunz throws a series of punches but Baldwin moves out of range.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Strunz cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baldwin throws a head kick but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz throws out a counter right but Baldwin avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strunz blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Strunz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldwin moves forwards but Strunz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strunz moves out of range of the body kick from Baldwin.
It seemed like Strunz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Strunz.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strunz throws a hook to the side of Baldwin's head but Baldwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baldwin appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Strunz misses.
Baldwin slips under a jab from Strunz.
Strunz throws out a powerful jab.
Baldwin throws a leg kick but Strunz moved away.
A cross from Strunz lands.
A leg kick checked by Strunz.
Strunz throws out a counter right but Baldwin avoids it with no problem.
Baldwin moves away from the strike by Strunz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz scores with a nice right hand.
Strunz thuds his right hand into Baldwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Strunz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Strunz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baldwin.
Strunz throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.
Strunz scores with the left hand. Baldwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Baldwin connects with a high kick.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Baldwin ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Baldwin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Strunz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baldwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baldwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baldwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baldwin throws a low kick but Strunz avoids it.
Baldwin throws a body kick that misses
and Strunz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strunz throws a shot from downtown. Baldwin moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldwin swinging wildly here.
Baldwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baldwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Baldwin's shoulder, as Baldwin tries to avoid the shot.
Baldwin tries to land a leg kick but Strunz saw it coming and moves away.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Strunz - just one landing.
Strunz 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.
Strunz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baldwin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baldwin throws a front kick aimed at Strunz's knee but Strunz avoids it well.
Oh Baldwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strunz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Strunz. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon Baldwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Strunz lands.
Strunz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice cross by Strunz.
Strunz drops Baldwin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Baldwin! Strunz dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronko Strunz!
A victorious Bronko Strunz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piranha Chonan (ranked 937 p4p, 132 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 912 p4p, 125 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piranha Chonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chonan stuns Orion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orion misses with a hook. Chonan ducked under it nicely.
Chonan scores with a punch to the head.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Orion moves away from the strike by Chonan.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Chonan is out of range.
Chonan loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Chonan moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan connects with a knee to the head.
Chonan misses with an elbow over the top.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Orion misses.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Chonan misses its intended target.
Chonan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Chonan forces Orion back against the cage and clinches.
Chonan landing knees to the body.
A short right from Orion.
Chonan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Orion lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion misses with some punches.
Orion working aggressively here.
A short left from Orion.
Orion throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Orion misses with some punches.
Chonan lands a damaging elbow.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
Orion lands a nice uppercut.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion blocks a body shot from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a body punch.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chonan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orion's brow.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Chonan.
A short left from Orion.
Orion misses with some punches.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Orion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orion dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonan throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chonan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chonan looking to slow down the pace here.
Orion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion digs a right hand underneath Chonan's ribcage. Chonan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orion dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orion.
Chonan tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
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 Piranha Chonan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orion misses with a looping right.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Chonan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orion manages to circle out of the way.
Chonan looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Chonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Chonan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
Orion throws a big shot that misses.
Chonan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Orion takes one on the button.
Chonan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chonan backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Chonan moves away and avoids it.
Orion moves out of range as Chonan strikes.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion swinging wildly here.
Chonan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion scores with a sloppy right hand. Chonan should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Chonan.
Orion throws a shot from downtown. Chonan moves away and avoids it.
Orion throws a hook but Chonan blocks it.
Chonan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Piranha Chonan's cut is getting worse.
Chonan is looking to clinch but Orion is avoiding it.
A jab from Orion misses.
Chonan tries to counter by clinching up but Orion breaks away and moves out of range.
Orion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Chonan's head but Chonan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Chonan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Chonan misses with an uppercut.
Orion looks to land a right hand but Chonan moved out of range.
Orion lands an overhand right.
Orion lands a lovely overhand right.
Orion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Orion in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Orion is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion misses with the head strike.
Chonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Orion working aggressively here.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan has Orion pushed against the cage.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orion lands an elbow inside that Chonan shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orion working aggressively here.
Orion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chonan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chonan blocking some punches.
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!
Nice elbow from Chonan.
Orion misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chonan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orion or not.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Orion.
Orion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Orion dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orion tries to move into range but Chonan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chonan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chonan moves away from the strike by Orion.
Chonan misses with a hook to the body
and Orion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chonan rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orion up against the cage.
Chonan throws an elbow but it misses.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chonan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orion.
Orion scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orions head.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Orion misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Orion.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonan.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orion up against the cage.
Orion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan trying to control the position but instead, Orion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chonan into the cage.
Orion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan works on Orion's body with a couple of short punches.
Orion misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Orion avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the cage.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Piranha Chonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Orion misses with the head strike.
Chonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan pushes off an throws an elbow but Orion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chonan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan crunches a lovely knee into Orion's ribcage.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orion's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chonan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chonan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orion has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Orion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan tries a body shot but Orion blocks it.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Orion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chonan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chonan tries to stall but Orion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Orion 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orion's defenses.
Chonan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chonan is stalling here.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Orion controls his hands.
Chonan lands an elbow inside that Orion shrugs off.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Orion looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Chonan.
A head punch on the inside from Orion fails to land.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orion misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chonan 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 875 p4p, 130 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (ranked 1060 p4p, 144 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller looks to land a left hand but Alzado moved out of range nicely.
Muller throws a hook but Alzado blocks it.
Muller throws out a loose jab but Alzado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzado misses with the combination.
Alzado thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Alzado misses with a wild combination.
Muller moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Muller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alzado lands a left hand.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alzado's defenses.
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alzado managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado blocks the elbow strike.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Alzado has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Alzado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Muller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzado letting Muller take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzado misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alzado's brow.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alzado blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzado lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Alzado.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alzado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alzado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller tries a body shot but Alzado blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzado.
Muller looks winded!
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alzado blocks it with crossed arms.
Alzado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Alzado scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Alzado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzado working aggressively here.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Alzado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alzado lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzado.
A short right from Alzado on the inside.
Alzado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alzado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.
Muller blocking some punches.
Alzado lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzado finish him?
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado.
Alzado lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alzado dips a shoulder and cracks Muller with a mighty uppercut! Muller falls back against the cage and Alzado unloads with a barrage of strikes! Muller is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alzado screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Letaivu (ranked 354 p4p, 42 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 591 p4p, 67 weight class). Podolski has chosen Last Ride as his entrance music. Pascal Letaivu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michail Podolski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Letaivu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Podolski tries to bum rush Letaivu with a series of wild strikes but Letaivu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Podolski connects with a body shot.
Podolski digs a good body shot into Letaivu's ribs.
A slow jab from Podolski misses its intended target.
Letaivu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Podolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Letaivu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Letaivu throws a jab when Podolski was well out of range.
Letaivu throws a hook but Podolski avoids it easily.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
Podolski lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Letaivu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski throws a jab when Letaivu was well out of range.
Letaivu throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Podolski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Letaivu rather than just go for the knockout.
Podolski is looking to land body kicks.
Letaivu moves out of range as Podolski throws a body kick.
Letaivu misses with a looping left.
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Letaivu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Podolski throws a body punch but Letaivu moves out of range.
Letaivu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Podolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Letaivu lands with a nice body punch.
Letaivu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Podolski.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Podolski lands a head kick. Letaivu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Podolski is looking to slow Letaivu down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Podolski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Letaivu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Letaivu misses with a hook. Podolski ducked under it nicely.
Letaivu digs a good hook to Podolski's body.
Podolski throws a jab when Letaivu was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Letaivu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Podolski doesn't seem phased though.
Letaivu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letaivu backing away here, and Podolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Letaivu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good shot there by Letaivu.
Podolski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Letaivu swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Podolski.
Letaivu moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski defending well as Letaivu loads up on a big left hand.
Podolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Podolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Letaivu misses the jab.
Podolski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Podolski.
Podolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Letaivu moves out of range of the body kick.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Letaivu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Podolski.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Letaivu.
Decent striking displayed by Letaivu there.
Podolski connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letaivu throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski slips a jab and a cross from Letaivu.
A big right from Podolski misses.
Letaivu blocks a jab.
Letaivu misses with a few strikes there.
Letaivu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Podolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Podolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Letaivu is out of range.
A good leg kick by Podolski.
Letaivu jabs Podolski right on the nose. Podolski blinks but takes it well.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Letaivu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Letaivu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Letaivu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Podolski lands a body shot.
Podolski misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Podolski blocks a jab.
Podolski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Letaivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Letaivu slips a straight right by Podolski.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Letaivu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a glancing blow to the side of Podolski's head.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Podolski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Podolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Letaivu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Podolski misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Podolski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
A little feinted left hand from Letaivu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Letaivu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Podolski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Podolski takes one to the side of the head.
Letaivu doesn't manage to clinch there - Podolski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Podolski.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Letaivu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Podolski scores with a hook to the body. Letaivu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Podolski.
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
Podolski ducks right into an uppercut from Letaivu.
Letaivu connects with a body shot that sends Podolski's belly button to the back.
Letaivu tries to clinch up but Podolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Podolski stuns Letaivu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Letaivu misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Letaivu in the body.
Podolski slips a straight right by Letaivu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick which misses Letaivu's front leg but catches the back leg as Letaivu tries to avoid it.
Letaivu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Podolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Podolski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Letaivu on the side of the head.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Letaivu defending well as Podolski loads up on a big left hand.
Podolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Podolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Podolski throws a jab when Letaivu was well out of range.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Letaivu wants to slow Podolski down by chopping away at his legs.
Podolski lands with a nice body kick.
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Podolski blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski lands a nice looking body shot.
Podolski throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Letaivu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Letaivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Letaivu slips the punch.
Podolski tries to score with a low kick but Letaivu moves his leg out of the way.
Podolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Letaivu throws a big shot that misses.
Podolski scores with a shot to the body.
Podolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Letaivu.
Podolski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Letaivu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Podolski, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Podolski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Letaivu backs up against the cage.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.
It looked like Letaivu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Podolski misses.
A good leg kick by Podolski.
Podolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Letaivu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Podolski counters with a leg kick.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy right hand. Podolski should have avoided that one.
Letaivu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Letaivu moves in looking to clinch but Podolski pushes him off.
Podolski throws out a counter right but Letaivu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Podolski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Letaivu doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Letaivu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Podolski throws a series of punches but Letaivu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Podolski cracks Letaivu with an open hand slap.
Letaivu avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Podolski slips a jab from Letaivu.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Letaivu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Letaivu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Podolski lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Letaivu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Podolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Letaivu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but Letaivu ducks down to avoid it.
Podolski throws a leg kick
and Letaivu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Letaivu misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letaivu moves forwards but Podolski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Podolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Podolski.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Podolski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Podolski tries to bum rush Letaivu with a series of wild strikes but Letaivu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Podolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Letaivu looks to land a combination. Podolski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Letaivu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Podolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Letaivu.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Podolski.
Letaivu throwing a counter right hand but Podolski manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Letaivu scores with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Letaivu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Podolski swings for the body but Letaivu moves out of range.
Letaivu is looking to counter the offense by Podolski and move into the clinch.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Letaivu misses with a body shot.
Podolski drops his hands momentarily and Letaivu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Podolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Letaivu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Letaivu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Podolski misses
and Letaivu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Podolski loads up on a big right hand but Letaivu slips the punch.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Letaivu moves away.
Podolski lands with a right hand.
Letaivu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Letaivu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Podolski. Podolski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski slips a straight right by Letaivu.
Podolski lands a slapping body shot.
Podolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Letaivu cracks Podolski with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Podolski - just one landing.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Letaivu manages to avoid it.
Letaivu is looking to counter punch.
Letaivu jabs Podolski right on the nose. Podolski blinks but takes it well.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Letaivu looks to land a combination but Podolski avoids it well.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Podolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letaivu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Letaivu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Podolski to score with a decent uppercut.
Podolski scores with a jab.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Podolski.
Letaivu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Podolski.
Letaivu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
Letaivu looks to land a right hand but Podolski moved out of range.
Podolski scores with a shot to the body.
Letaivu moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Letaivu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Letaivu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Podolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Podolski throws a good cross that connects.
Letaivu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski looks for the body kick but Letaivu saw that one coming.
Letaivu scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
Podolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Letaivu throws the left hand but Podolski avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Podolski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A victorious Michail Podolski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 291 p4p, 43 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 153 p4p, 23 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno connects with a looping right hand.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner tests Maneno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Turner slips under a jab from Maneno.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Maneno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner digs a good hook to Maneno's body.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Maneno moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Maneno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turner takes a swing at Maneno's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Turner.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Maneno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner misses with the body kick
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner punishes Maneno's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
A cross from Maneno lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Maneno.
A shot to the body from Maneno misses
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner misses with a body shot
letting Maneno counter with a right hand.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Maneno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maneno checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maneno lands a head shot.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maneno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Maneno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
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 Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Maneno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a left to the body.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno scores with a hook.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Maneno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Turner takes one on the button.
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maneno's guard.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Turner is having none of it.
Turner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maneno wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner postures up in Maneno's guard and throws a big left but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turner cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Turner throws a body punch but Maneno moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Maneno down.
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!
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maneno misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maneno connects with the punch.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Maneno slips the punch.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maneno slips under a jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno takes one on the button.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Maneno swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses the jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maneno there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno with a hook.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maneno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Maneno blocks the leg kick.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
Maneno lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Maneno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Turner tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maneno takes a step back to recover.
Maneno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maneno thinking.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Maneno tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner scores with a jab. Maneno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Turner!
Ben Turner 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Jackson (ranked 241 p4p, 30 weight class) and Wilson Wills Jr (ranked 547 p4p, 64 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Green Card. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Wills Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Wills Jr tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wills Jr.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
Wills Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Wills Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wills Jr moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWills Jr.
Wills Jr 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wills Jr.
Jackson throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Wills Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A jab from Wills Jr does it's job there.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wills Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a jab to the body
and Wills Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wills Jr misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Wills Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wills Jr loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Wills Jr lands a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head but Wills Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wills Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wills Jr misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wills Jr. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Wills Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wills Jr.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs at Wills Jr's body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wills Jr's head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Wills Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wills Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Wills Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wills Jr.
Nice shot by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wills Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills Jr manages to avoid it.
Wills Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wills Jr wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Wills Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a body punch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wills Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wills Jr sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wills Jr defends it well.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Wills Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson 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.
Jackson winds up and cracks Wills Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wills Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Wills Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wills Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
And Wills Jr responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wills Jr lands with a good body shot.
Wills Jr throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills Jr throws out the jab.
Wills Jr scores with a body shot.
Wilson Wills Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wills Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wills Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wills Jr is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Wills Jr is defending well.
Jackson working away.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Jackson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wills Jr some visible discomfort.
Wills Jr struggling a bit here.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Wills Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wills Jr uses it to pass to side control.
Wills Jr just content to control the position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
DeShawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills Jr controlling from side mount.
Wills Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wills Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Wills Jr has passed into side control.
Wills Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Wills Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wills Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wills Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wills Jr looking to pass the guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills Jr is one step ahead there.
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 DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wills Jr takes one on the button.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wills Jr lands with a right hand.
Wills Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Wills Jr lands with a cross.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wills Jr.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Wills Jr - just one landing.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wills Jr's head.
Wills Jr tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Wills Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Wills Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wills Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wills Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Wills Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wills Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wills Jr misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills Jr is just out of range.
Wills Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Wills Jr thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills Jr.
Wills Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson Wills Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Wills Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Wills Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Wills Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Wilson Wills Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills Jr moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wills Jr.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good standup being displayed there by Wills Jr as he connects with a hook.
Jackson digs a good hook to Wills Jr's body.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wills Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Wills Jr defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wills Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wills Jr has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wills Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Wills Jr trying to control the position.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wills Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wills Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wills Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wills Jr throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShawn Jackson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 20 p4p, 3 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 122 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shamrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
31 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reigns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Reigns takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Reigns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns 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.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock motions for Reigns to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Reigns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Reigns.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Reigns finds it's target.
Reigns misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reigns's head.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
Reigns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock wants to stand but Reigns is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns slips a straight right by Shamrock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Reigns moved away.
Shamrock defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reigns just manages to avoid it.
Reigns drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Reigns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Shamrock backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns slips a jab from Shamrock.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Reigns with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.
Reigns wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Reigns keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reigns fails to advance to Shamrock's back.
Shamrock tries to buck Reigns off but he can't manage it.
Reigns wants to take his opponent's back but Shamrock doesn't allow it.
Shamrock is trying to stand but he's just given Reigns his back.
Will Reigns go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Reigns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shamrock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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 Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Reigns cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
A low kick from Reigns is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reigns lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Reigns scores with a nice body kick.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reigns connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Reigns tries to clinch up.
Reigns ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns scores with a push kick.
Reigns lands a head shot.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brando Reigns just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reigns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A jab from Reigns misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Reigns looking to score a takedown here. Shamrock is defending well but Reigns drives through and ends up in Shamrock's guard.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Reigns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reigns wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Reigns is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shamrock reverses the position - he's now on top in Reigns's guard.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Reigns had control of the position.
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Reigns won't let him.
Shamrock gets to his feet - Reigns follows without any prompting.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reigns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock is not content to let Reigns control the position.
Shamrock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reigns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock had his way with Brando Reigns in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Reigns takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Reigns slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Shamrock catches Reigns right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns throws a good cross that connects.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Reigns shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Reigns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reigns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Shamrock lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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