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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Littel Big (ranked 7004 p4p, 519 weight class) and Luca Blight (ranked 23858 p4p, 541 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Littel Big! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Blight! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big.
Big has managed to clinch.
Big throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Big digs a good body shot into Blight's ribs.
Blight has Big up against the cage in a clinch.
Big tries to break free but Blight pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blight misses with the head strike.
Blight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blight slips a jab from Big.
Big takes the fight into the clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Blight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big's elbow.
Big's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A punch combination from Big misses. Blight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Big gets in close and instigates a clinch. Big is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Blight fails with a takedown attempt. Big throws a front kick aimed at Blight's knee but Blight avoids it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blight closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Big quickly recovers to half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Big has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blight is working away from the top position though. Blight wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it. Big wants to stand back up but Blight manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big wants to get back to his feet. Big looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Blight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big keeps working. Big is being controlled here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blight working away. Big is not content to let Blight control the position. Big prevents Blight from moving into mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Big is trying to control Blight's posture but Blight avoids it. Blight trying to control the position but Big is working away. Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Blight is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Big has escaped the position, nice work there. Big can't do much from the bottom here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Blight content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Blight misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blight wants to control but Big is keeping him busy. Blight throwing shots but missing, from side control. Check out the look on Blight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blight wants to control but Big is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Blight trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Blight will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Big throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big as he jumps to the side. Big went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Blight is looking to clinch.
Big closes the distance and pushes Blight back into the cage.
Blight breaks from the clinch.
Big misses the jab. Blight shoots in for a takedown but Big shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Big rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blight moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Big. Big wants to clinch up but Blight keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big throws a jab but it's blocked by Blight. Big misses with a few strikes there.
Big looks to land a left hand but Blight moved out of range nicely. Blight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big. Blight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Big is looking to counter the offense by Blight and move into the clinch. Blight fails with a takedown attempt. Littel Big has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Blight.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Big misses its intended target. Blight defending well as Big loads up on a big left hand.
Blight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Big's guard.
Big pushes Blight off and gets back to his feet.
Blight ducks under a wild hook from Big. Blight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blight closes the distance and clinches. Blight misses with a punch to the body.
Blight prevents Big from breaking the clinch. Big struggles to land a body shot inside as Blight controls his hands.
Big gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blight.
Big doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Littel Big is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Big scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Big pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blight back to the cage. Big follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Big is looking to clinch but Blight is avoiding it.
Blight darts in looking for a takedown but Big gets double underhooks and turns Blight into the cage.
Blight shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Blight throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely. Blight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Big blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blight. Big is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blight can do to turn this around? Big is refusing to be controlled, as Blight sits in half guard. Blight looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Blight wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it.
Blight wants to work for an arm triangle but Big is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blight wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it. Big tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Blight manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Blight controlling the position easily from mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blight has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Big is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luca Blight! A victorious Luca Blight 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 3511 p4p, 373 weight class) and Michael Elliott (ranked 3889 p4p, 404 weight class). Nathaniel Syndicate has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Syndicate! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Elliott! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Elliott throws a shot from downtown. Syndicate moves away and avoids it. Syndicate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Elliott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Syndicate throws a jab but it's blocked by Elliott. A nice side step and Elliott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Syndicate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elliott. Elliott now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Elliott 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. Syndicate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Syndicate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elliott. Syndicate appears to be looking for a big counter. Nice shot by Elliott. Elliott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Elliott connects with a jab. Syndicate slips a jab and a cross from Elliott.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Syndicate avoids the head kick by Elliott.
Elliott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Elliott misses. Elliott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syndicate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elliott scrambles back to his feet. A head kick misses from Elliott. Elliott misses with a left hand and Syndicate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Elliott looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndicate is just out of range. Syndicate throwing a counter right hand but Elliott manages to avoid it. Elliott misses with a head kick.
Syndicate could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Syndicate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elliott moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Syndicate looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Elliott looks to land a left hand but Syndicate moved out of range nicely. Elliott blocks a jab. Elliott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Syndicate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Elliott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Syndicate has time to react. Syndicate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Elliott clobbers Syndicate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Syndicate connects with the punch. Elliott thows a body kick. Syndicate tries to catch it but that hurt him. Elliott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elliott throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndicate. Syndicate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elliott.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Elliott scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Elliott throws a body punch but Syndicate moves out of range.
Elliott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syndicate on his heels. He'll look to pass Syndicate's guard now, I'm sure. Syndicate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elliott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Elliott trying to control but Syndicate is working from the bottom. Syndicate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliott is one step ahead there. Syndicate is working hard here to advance position. Syndicate wants to stand up but Elliott is controlling him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott stands up from guard. Let's bang! Elliott misses with a combination
and Syndicate counters with a nice uppercut. Syndicate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elliott counters with a left to the body. Elliott jabs Syndicate right on the nose. Syndicate blinks but takes it well. Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elliott. Syndicate staying out of range there. Syndicate walks into a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Elliott. Elliott trying to control the action but Syndicate is working from the bottom. Elliott lands an elbow.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Elliott throwing strikes but Syndicate manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Syndicate goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elliott rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Syndicate's guard! Nice work there by Elliott!
Elliott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Syndicate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elliott has managed to get both his arms back between Syndicate's legs - danger averted. Elliott won't allow Syndicate to sweep him here.
Syndicate working for a triangle but Elliott defends it easily.
Syndicate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Elliott dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Syndicate takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Syndicate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elliott fails to land with a series of punches.
Elliott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syndicate. Elliott scores with a jab to the jaw. Syndicate throws a poor cross that misses
and Elliott counters with a lovely straight right hand! Syndicate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Elliott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Syndicate ducks right into an uppercut from Elliott. Elliott throws a head kick that misses. Syndicate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elliott throws the left hand but Syndicate avoids the punch easily. Syndicate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliott defends it nicely. Elliott tries to counter by closing the distance. A right-left combo lands from Elliott. Michael Elliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Elliott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syndicate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elliott. Syndicate feinted there with a counter leg kick. Syndicate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elliott misses with a series of wild punches.
Syndicate wants to clinch. Elliott misses with a straight left. Syndicate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Elliott misses with a looping right. Elliott ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate. Elliott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Elliott blocks the body kick.
Elliott scores with a hook to the body. Syndicate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Elliott lands with a nice body kick. Elliott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Syndicate counters with a stiff right hand.
Elliott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Elliott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Elliott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elliott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elliott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syndicate defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndicate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Elliott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Syndicate gets back to full guard.
Elliott has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Elliott wants to get up but he can't break Syndicate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elliott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Elliott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Syndicate keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully. Elliott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Syndicate works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elliott stands and steps away. Syndicate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A telegraphed right hand from Elliott misses the target. Syndicate is looking to clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Syndicate slips under a jab. Syndicate is looking to counter the offense by Elliott and move into the clinch. Syndicate lands a nice shot that snaps Elliott's head back.
Elliott misses with a double jab.
Elliott misses the jab. Elliott misses with a jab to the body
and Syndicate counters with a one-two to the body. Elliott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndicates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elliott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syndicate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Elliott is in Syndicate's guard.
Syndicate manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Elliott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Elliott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Elliott misses. Syndicate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Syndicate takes a body punch but keeps moving. Syndicate throws a right and a left that both miss. Elliott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Elliott 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Elliott. That snapped Syndicate's head back.
Elliott throws a hook but Syndicate avoids it easily. Jab, jab by Elliott - just one landing. Syndicate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A punch combination from Elliott misses. Elliott throws a head kick that misses and Syndicate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Elliott misses with a series of wild punches.
Elliott lands with a good body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Syndicate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michael Elliott seems to be getting the better of the standup. Elliott throws a series of punches but Syndicate avoids them all with ease. Elliott throws a big shot that misses. Elliott lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Syndicate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Elliott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elliott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Elliott walks into a left hand. Elliott dodges the punch combination from Syndicate.
Elliott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliott lands with a cross. Nice jab there from Elliott.
Syndicate instigates a clinch. Syndicate has had enough of the clinch but Elliott keeps him there for the moment.
Syndicate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Elliott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Elliott thuds his right hand into Syndicate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Elliott misses with an uppercut. Syndicate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Elliott stuffs the takedown attempt from Syndicate. Syndicate gets slowly back to his feet. Elliott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elliott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Syndicate throws a hook to the side of Elliott's head but Elliott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Syndicate on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elliott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Elliott stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Syndicate. That's going to take a lot out of him. Elliott scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Syndicate misses with a wild combination.
Syndicate sets himself, and Elliott steps forward looking for the clinch! Syndicate avoids it this time. The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Syndicate lands with a cross. Elliott scores with a jab to the jaw. Syndicate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Syndicate slips a jab from Elliott. As Elliott looks to move away, Syndicate throws a big counter combo but Elliott just gets out of the way. Elliott lands a two punch combo.
Syndicate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elliott. Elliott clobbers Syndicate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Elliott misses with a double jab
and Syndicate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Syndicate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Elliott. Syndicate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Syndicate throws a sloppy head kick and Elliott moves out of range easily. Elliott scores with a nice strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Elliott.
Michael Elliott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Elliott throws a hook but Syndicate avoids it easily. Elliott slips a jab from Syndicate. The fighters circling - Elliott throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Syndicate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Elliott throws a leg kick which misses Syndicate's front leg but catches the back leg as Syndicate tries to avoid it. Elliott dips to his left and cracks Syndicate with an uppercut! Syndicate avoids the head kick by Elliott.
Elliott throws a combination that misses and Syndicate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Syndicate lands a nice shot to the body.
Syndicate avoids a low kick by using good footwork. As Elliott looks to move away, Syndicate throws a big counter combo but Elliott just gets out of the way. Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Elliott tries a head kick but it misses.
Syndicate will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Elliott throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndicate. Syndicate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elliott but Elliott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Elliott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Elliott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Elliott! An out of breath Michael Elliott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Pierce (ranked 2937 p4p, 327 weight class) and Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 2323 p4p, 271 weight class). Pierce kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Thunder Rolls. Ko Nachi has chosen Sitting In Limbo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rigel Ko Nachi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Riley Pierce's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Pierce! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pierce on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierce rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A combination from Pierce does no damage. Pierce looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range. Pierce with a poor takedown and Ko Nachi counters with a nice body shot. Pierce with a poor takedown and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Pierce fails with the takedown and Ko Nachi counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Pierce ducks down to avoid it. Pierce misses the jab. Pierce swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko Nachi. Pierce throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ko Nachi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick. Pierce throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Riley Pierce has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pierce throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pierce looks to land a combination but Ko Nachi avoids it well. The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pierce is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
Pierce misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Pierce lands an overhand right. Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Pierce blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Pierce down by chopping away at his legs. Pierce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ko Nachi pinned against the cage. Ko Nachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sloppy strikes from Pierce. Those never looked like landing. A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ko Nachi slips under a jab. Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ko Nachi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pierces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pierce shoots in and drives through. Ko Nachi sprawls well. Pierce throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it. Pierce misses with a takedown attempt - Ko Nachi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierce's head. Ko Nachi defending well as Pierce loads up on a big left hand. Pierce tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ko Nachi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierce somewhat. Pierce lands a jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ko Nachi defending well as Pierce loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Ko Nachi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ko Nachi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ko Nachi was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierce finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ko Nachi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Pierce postures up in Ko Nachi's guard and throws a big left but Ko Nachi blocks it. Ko Nachi pulls Pierce in close to prevent any damage. Pierce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard. Pierce is looking to work some ground and pound but Ko Nachi has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ko Nachi is pulling down on Pierce's head. It's preventing any offense from Pierce, at least for the moment. Pierce trying to control but Ko Nachi is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ko Nachi seems keen to control Pierce's posture. Pierce is looking to pass into half guard but Ko Nachi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ko Nachi is in guard.
Ko Nachi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ko Nachi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ko Nachi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard. Pierce tries to get to full guard but Ko Nachi has control of the leg. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Riley Pierce's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Pierce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ko Nachi is fending him off so far but Pierce persists. Nope, Ko Nachi circles away and we're back to standing. Riley Pierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ko Nachi throws a right hand that Pierce ducks under and follows up with a left that Pierce also avoids with ease. Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi. Pierce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ko Nachi as he jumps to the side. Pierce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pierce is defended easily by Ko Nachi. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pierce throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pierce looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Ko Nachi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pierce misses with a body shot.
Pierce takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses. Ko Nachi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pierce swings widly with a right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ko Nachi moves out of range of the strikes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pierce shoots for a takedown but Ko Nachi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Pierce misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierce misses the target. Pierce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ko Nachi's waist but Ko Nachi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierce off to one side. Ko Nachi lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi clinches up with Pierce and pushes him back against the cage. Pierce is looking to take this one to the mat. Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierce controls his hands.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko Nachi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Pierce is rocked! Pierce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Oh Pierce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ko Nachi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. I was talking to Pierce's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Pierce's ribcage. Pierce let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ko Nachi lands a hook to the side of the head. Ko Nachi lands with a left to the head. Pierce is working for takedown but Ko Nachi is calmly controlling the position for now. Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Ko Nachi is pushing Pierce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ko Nachi dips a shoulder and cracks Pierce with a mighty uppercut! Pierce falls back against the cage and Ko Nachi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pierce 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 - Ko Nachi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi! Rigel Ko Nachi gave a mention to Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q111-151/$75-150) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). In defeat, Riley Pierce stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya know, I just felt bad for the man. I mean, it looked like he needed the win more than I did, so what the hell, charity and all man! You're welcome.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drive (ranked 2305 p4p, 274 weight class) and William Bonin (ranked 3312 p4p, 369 weight class). William Bonin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Bonin! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drive clinches up against the cage. Drive slows down the pace here.
Drive manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Drive.
Bonin is trying to push Drive away but Drive has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drive pulls Bonin into guard.
Bonin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drive is looking for a triangle but Bonin pushes his legs off easily.
Bonin preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drive has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonin has managed to get both his arms back between Drive's legs - danger averted.
Bonin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonin wants to get up but he can't break Drive's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bonin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drive has an active guard here but Bonin has managed to pass into half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Drive controlling the position well. Drive is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Xtramarital Floating Shingles, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Drive moves into full guard.
Drive is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonin defends well. Bonin wants to control from the top but Drive keeps moving. Drive pulls Bonin in close to prevent any damage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bonin wants to control from the top but Drive keeps moving.
Drive looking for a guillotine here but Bonin defends easily.
Bonin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drive. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Drive is adopting a defensive guard. Drive bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bonin's guard.
Drive tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonin is retaining full guard. Drive slips nicely into half guard.
Drive is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Drive looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bonin is in trouble now - Drive has advanced to mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drive unloading with bombs! Bonin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Bonin is working to get back to half guard.
Bonin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Drive lands a heavy elbow.
Drive has hold of Bonin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bonin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drive landing shots from mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drive with shots to the head and body - Bonin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Drive working for a submission but Bonin is keeping him at bay.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Drive lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Drive wants to control the pace but Bonin is squirming around nicely. Drive content just to control the position here.
Drive is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bonin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bonin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Drive lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bonin hang on? Drive dominating with strikes here.
Drive working for a guillotine from mount but Bonin is in no mood to give up. Drive scoring with strikes but Bonin is staying in there.
Drive has hold of Bonin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bonin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drive looking to ground and pound but Bonin is blocking nicely. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Drive dominated that round. That's time! Drive's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonin misses with a straight right. Bonin throws a body shot but no joy. Drive lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. William Bonin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drive clinches with his opponent.
Bonin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drive pulls Bonin into guard.
Drive wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonin drops back looking for a leg! Drive is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drive manages to kick Bonin off! Bonin jumps back into Drive's guard.
Drive looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin is sitting in close to Drive's body. Drive has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bonin is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bonin is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Drive.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Drive! A relieved looking Tim Drive thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Athos Knox (ranked 868 p4p, 120 weight class) and David Unsworth (ranked 2233 p4p, 263 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click Boom | Saliva. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Athos Knox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Unsworth! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range. Knox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Unsworth.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Athos Knox has been cut. Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing. Knox connects with the punch. Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight. Knox throws a hook but Unsworth avoids it easily. Knox scores with a decent looking hook. We've been informed that Unsworth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Unsworth tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it. Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unsworth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Unsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot. Unsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Knox takes a swing at Unsworth's ribcage but misses. Unsworth wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position. Unsworth wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance. Knox is looking for a counter combo. Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox cracks Unsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unsworth. Unsworth tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Unsworth throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unsworth. A jab from Unsworth misses. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unsworth throws out the jab. Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Unsworth is just out of range. Knox misses with a right hand and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice defenses there by Knox. Knox lands with a right hand. Unsworth throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily. Unsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Unsworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Knox jabs Unsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance. Unsworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Unsworth. An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target. Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knox tries to bum rush Unsworth with a series of wild strikes but Unsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Unsworth.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Unsworth throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease. Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head. Unsworth misses the shot to the body. Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox scores with the left hand. Unsworth knows he should have avoided that one. Knox scores with a hook. Unsworth throws a combination that misses and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Knox lands with a hook. Unsworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Unsworth is rocked! Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Unsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him? Jab by Knox. Unsworth sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Unsworth seems to have recovered his senses. Unsworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Unsworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knox lands a body punch in the clinch. Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unsworth or not.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Knox throws a shot from downtown. Unsworth moves away and avoids it. Unsworth wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance. Knox dips to his left and cracks Unsworth with an uppercut! Knox misses with a wild body shot. Unsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though. Unsworth ducks under a wild hook from Knox. 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! Unsworth takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. Knox scores with a jab to the jaw. Unsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body. No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unsworth manages to avoid it. Knox slips a jab and a cross from Unsworth.
Unsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head. Knox misses with an uppercut. Unsworth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Unsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox throws a combination that misses and Unsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A lazy left from Unsworth finds it's target. Nice shot lands for Unsworth. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Unsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Unsworth takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. Unsworth is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Unsworth throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Athos Knox dominated that round. The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Unsworth loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target. Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head. Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unsworth drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Good body shot from Unsworth.
Knox lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Knox stalling against the cage.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Unsworth throws a hook but Knox blocks it. Knox throwing a counter right hand but Unsworth manages to avoid it. Knox misses with a wild body shot. Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Unsworth closes the distance and clinches. Unsworth scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Unsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox prevents a body shot from Unsworth. Unsworth is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Unsworth into the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Athos Knox is winning the standup battle so far. Unsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Unsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox cracks Unsworth with a right hand to the side of the head. Unsworth throws a combination. Knox tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unsworth can do to turn this around? Unsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket. Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Unsworth closes the distance and lands a one-two. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unsworth lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Unsworth thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Knox is rocked! A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target. Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Unsworth throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease. Unsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knox misses with a hook. Unsworth ducked under it nicely. Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range. Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Unsworth on the side of the head. Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away. Knox seems to have got his legs back now. Unsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Unsworth moves out of range of the strikes. Unsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unsworth is looking to clinch. David Unsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Unsworth tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Unsworth misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming. Nice body punch from Knox. Knox lands with a right hand. Unsworth closes the distance looking to clinch and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Unsworth avoids the body shot from Knox.
Unsworth slips a straight right by Knox. Knox misses with a shot to the body and Unsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body. Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Unsworth. Unsworth slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Unsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Unsworth's shoulder, as Unsworth tries to avoid the shot. Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range. Unsworth throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily. Knox misses with a looping right. Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unsworth throws out the jab. Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Unsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Unsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving. Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Unsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Knox. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Knox. Unsworth lands a body shot.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range. Unsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Unsworth's head. Unsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice straight punches there by Unsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unsworth. Unsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox is looking for a counter combo. Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unsworth. Unsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unsworth.
Unsworth walks into a straight right hand from Knox. Unsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Unsworth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox scores with the left hand. Unsworth knows he should have avoided that one. Unsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Unsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react. 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 Athos Knox will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Knox blocks a jab. Unsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react. Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unsworth circles away quickly and effectively. Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Knox misses and Unsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Unsworth 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. Knox throws a series of punches but Unsworth avoids them all with ease. Unsworth ducks under a wild hook from Knox. Knox misses with a wild body shot. Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Unsworth avoids it easily.
Unsworth moves into the clinch. Good body shot from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Unsworth.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Knox tries to break the clinch but Unsworth is controlling the position. Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside. Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow. Knox throws a big shot that misses. Knox dodges the punch combination from Unsworth.
Knox scores with a hook. Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center. A big right from Unsworth misses. Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Unsworth's head. Nice cross by Knox. Unsworth 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.
Knox sizes up Unsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A telegraphed right hand from Unsworth misses the target.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Unsworth misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice combination there by Knox.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Unsworth counters with a stiff right hand. Donk. Knox catches Unsworth right on the button with a cross. Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Unsworth loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch. Unsworth drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Unsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unsworth.
Unsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range. Knox scores with a hook to the body. Unsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Unsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Unsworth misses its intended target. Unsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Unsworth throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range. Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily. Unsworth tries to counter by closing the distance. Knox misses with a straight right. Unsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unsworth takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses. Athos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head. Unsworth misses with a body shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Unsworth lands a jab to the head.
Unsworth throws a jab when Knox was well out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Unsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Knox misses with a wild body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unsworth. Knox lands with a nice body punch. Unsworth avoids the body shot from Knox.
Unsworth throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unsworth forces Knox back against the cage and clinches. Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Unsworth avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage. Knox is trying to force a seperation but Unsworth has the dominant position. A shot in the inside from Knox. Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Knox blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Unsworth uses good head movement to avoid it. Unsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
And that's the end of the fight! Athos Knox showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athos Knox! Athos Knox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Sisu (ranked 630 p4p, 72 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 1154 p4p, 137 weight class). Bruce Chang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sisu Sisu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Chang! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sisu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sisu fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Chang feints a counter leg kick. Sisu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sisu. A jab from Sisu misses. Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chang slips under a jab. Sisu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Triple XXX in the buildup to the fight. Chang motions for Sisu to come forward. Chang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Sisu. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Chang misses. Chang misses with a hook. Sisu ducked under it nicely. Sisu throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range. Sisu moves away from the strike by Chang. Sisu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chang sprawls and moves away.
Sisu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chang is trying to defend but Sisu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Sisu controlling the action here. Sisu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Chang is trying to get back to full guard. Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Chang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sisu not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Sisu is thwarting Chang's attempts to control the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sisu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chang won't be happy with that. Chang trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position. Sisu trying to control the position but Chang is working away. You can see the frustration on Chang's face as Sisu controls the position. Chang is trying to improve his position. Chang can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Sisu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Further stalling from Sisu.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sisu shoots in but no luck this time. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Sisu 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.
Sisu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it. Sisu throws a shot from downtown. Chang moves away and avoids it. Sisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang misses with an uppercut
and Sisu counters with a takedown into side control. Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sisu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. What's Chang going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chang is not content to let Sisu control the position. Sloppy strikes there by Sisu. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Chang defending against the ground and pound. Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Chang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sisu with a lazy takedown attempt and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sisu fails with a takedown attempt. Chang misses with a looping left. Chang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sisu misses with a body shot.
Sisu lands a nice looking body shot.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Sisu.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Sisu digs a good hook to Chang's body.
Sisu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Sisu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sisu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sisu shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense. A nice side step and Chang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sisu misses with a hook. Horrible takedown attempt by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Chang, which made it look bad. Chang misses with a takedown attempt - Sisu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sisu moves away from the strike by Chang. Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a series of wild punches.
Sisu attempts a counter takedown but Chang avoids it well and moves away. Some wild striking there from Chang.
Sisu misses with a body shot.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sisu slips a straight right by Chang. The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sisu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sisu throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it. 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 Sisu Sisu will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sisu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away. Chang misses with a hook
so Sisu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisu. Sisu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sisu landing some decent shots from guard. Sisu sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sisu wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sisu tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sisu is trying to keep Chang in close.
Sisu is controlling Chang's posture. Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Chang preventing the sweep.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A combination from Sisu does no damage. Sisu scores with a jab to the jaw. Sisu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chang throws a jab when Sisu was well out of range. Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sisu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sisu is defended easily by Chang. A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target. Sisu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chang sprawls well. Chang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sisu gets slowly back to his feet. Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sisu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Sisu's head. Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Sisu misses the body punch and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Chang circles away easily enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Sisu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sisu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chang defends it nicely. Sisu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chang tries to avoid it but Sisu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chang to the ground. Chang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Sisu throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a nice leg kick. The fighters circling - Sisu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.
Sisu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. 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! Sisu wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
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 Sisu Sisu. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sisu, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Sisu! Sisu Sisu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 1277 p4p, 59 weight class) and Emilio Jacinto (ranked 2775 p4p, 99 weight class). Jacinto has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Jacinto! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacinto throws out the jab. Maestre dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Maestre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacinto doesn't seem bothered though. Jacinto slips a jab from Maestre. Jacinto throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem. Jacinto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jacinto throws a hook but Maestre blocks it. Jacinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination. Maestre moves out of range as Jacinto strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Jacinto does a little dance to reset his feet. Jacinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre lands a big right hand that sends Jacinto crashing to the mat! Maestre stays standing though and waves Jacinto back to his feet! Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Maestre misses with a hook. Jacinto ducked under it nicely. Jacinto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Maestre takes one to the chin there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut. Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacinto fails to land with a series of punches.
Maestre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacinto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Jacinto gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Maestre gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Maestre! A victorious Luis Maestre 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Hughes (ranked 451 p4p, 59 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1396 p4p, 172 weight class). Seymour Hughes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Irong Kasamsun! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kasamsun momentarily.
Hughes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kasamsun to counter with a crisp jab. Kasamsun misses with a right hand and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kasamsun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kasamsun misses with a hook to the body
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun. Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasamsun swivels and escapes. Kasamsun steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hughes. Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes. Kasamsun misses the shot to the body. Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch. Hughes slips a straight right by Kasamsun. An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target. Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hughes lands with a shot to the body. Hughes throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily. Kasamsun throws a counter combo. Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range. Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it. Kasamsun moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off. Kasamsun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range. Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hughes throws out a loose jab but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it. Jab from Hughes. Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hughes throws a right hand that Kasamsun ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasamsun also avoids with ease. Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kasamsun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook. Kasamsun lands with a nice body punch. Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasamsun's head backwards. Hughes lands a jab to Kasamsun's midsection. A big right from Kasamsun misses. A punch combination from Kasamsun misses. Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing. Kasamsun lands the left hand. Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun is looking to clinch. It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range. Hughes moves into range and connects with a jab. Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. A combination from Kasamsun does no damage. Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range. Kasamsun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun. Hughes misses with a straight left. Hughes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hughes staying out of range there. Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A big left from Hughes misses. Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Hughes misses. And Kasamsun tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet. Decent striking displayed by Hughes there. Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jab from Kasamsun.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kasamsun misses with a hook. Hughes is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Hughes. Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasamsun off the cage and back into range. Kasamsun is looking to clinch. Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease. Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasamsuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kasamsun moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hughes misses with a straight left. Hughes slips under a jab from Kasamsun. A cross from Hughes lands. The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hughes lands with a cross. Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Hughes dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
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Kasamsun rushes Hughes and presses him up against the cage. Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Kasamsun. Hughes tries to throw a body punch but Kasamsun avoids it by throwing Hughes back against the cage. A short uppercut from Kasamsun. Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage. Kasamsun's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kasamsun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hughes is trying to break free. Hughes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kasamsun looking to slow down the pace here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kasamsun taking a breather. Kasamsun seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasamsun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. Kasamsun misses with the head strike.
Hughes gets through Kasamsun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow. Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Kasamsun misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it. Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasamsun throws out the jab. Seymour Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes. Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot. Hughes is looking to counter punch. Kasamsun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot. Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease. Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Hughes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hughes misses with a wild body shot. Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes. Kasamsun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasamsun's head. Seymour Hughes is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Hughes misses the jab. Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nice defenses there by Kasamsun. Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it. Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it. Hughes avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Hughes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Kasamsun walks into a straight right hand from Hughes. Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasamsun can do to turn this around? Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun. Hughes works over Kasamsun's head and body with a nice combination. Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Hughes. Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kasamsun misses with an uppercut
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand. Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun. A punch combination from Kasamsun misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kasamsun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kasamsun digs a good hook to Hughes's body.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hughes lands with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kasamsun moves out of range of the strikes. Hughes avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Kasamsun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hughes defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand. Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hughes throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily. Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kasamsun throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily. Kasamsun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasamsun. Kasamsun scores with a nice head shot. Kasamsun misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target. Kasamsun slips a straight right by Hughes. Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun misses with a two punch combination.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range. 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 Seymour Hughes will probably get the nod. That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hughes scores with a jab. Kasamsun throws a body shot but no joy. Kasamsun moves out of range of the strikes. Hughes throws out a powerful jab. Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Kasamsun backpedaling.
Hughes throws a shot to the body.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range. Kasamsun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes. Hughes throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range. Hughes slips under a jab. Hughes misses the jab. A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A shot to the liver by Kasamsun. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kasamsun lands with a shot to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Hughes misses with a wild body shot. Hughes missing with a left hand there. Kasamsun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Kasamsun. Kasamsun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hughes looks to land a right hand but Kasamsun moved out of range. Hughes swings widly with a right hand
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand. Kasamsun tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease. Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasamsuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasamsun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes. Kasamsun throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely. Hughes is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Hughes misses with a looping right. Kasamsun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasamsun there as he acknowledges the shot. Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kasamsun digs a good body shot into Hughes's ribs. Hughes misses with a hook. Kasamsun with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily. Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely. Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes. It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kasamsun scores with a body shot.
Kasamsun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasamsun. Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it. Kasamsun takes one to the chin there. A big left from Kasamsun misses. Hughes misses with a right hand and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kasamsun staying out of range there. Kasamsun takes one on the button.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Hughes misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming. Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range. Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun. Kasamsun misses with a straight left. Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasamsun.
Hughes cracks Kasamsun with an open hand slap. Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hughes slips under a jab from Kasamsun. Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasamsun sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kasamsun throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Kasamsun throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily. Hughes lands a body shot.
Kasamsun misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body. Hughes cracks a nice hook into Kasamsun's ribs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasamsun. Irong Kasamsun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hughes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hughes staying out of range there. Hughes avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Hughes scores with a jab. Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it. Hughes is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target. Kasamsun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Seymour Hughes. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hughes, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seymour Hughes! Seymour Hughes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Bissainthe (ranked 188 p4p, 28 weight class) and John Titor (ranked 601 p4p, 83 weight class). Bissainthe comes to the cage accompanied by African Voodoo Drum Music. Titor has chosen John Titor-Going To Space as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toussaint Bissainthe! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Titor! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection. Titor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss! Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bissainthe scores with a body shot.
Bissainthe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight. An inside leg kick lands from Bissainthe. Bissainthe leaves Titor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bissainthe is looking to score with low kicks. Bissainthe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titor scores with a head kick.
Bissainthe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot. Titor avoids a kick to the body.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bissainthe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titor on the side of the head. Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Titor misses. Good work by Bissainthe as he checks the leg kick. Bissainthe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Titor if he has to take too many more of those.
Titor lands with a good body shot. A shot to the liver by Bissainthe. Beautiful body shot. Bissainthe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Bissainthe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bissainthe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bissainthe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titor counters with a straight right hand. Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bissainthe. Titor throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab. Titor misses with a wild combination.
Titor takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses. No joy there for Titor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titor connects with a leg kick. Bissainthe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Toussaint Bissainthe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bissainthe punishes Titor's body with a nice straight punch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Bissainthe lands with a kick to the temple. Titor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Titor on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bissainthe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Titor momentarily.
Bissainthe cracks the inside of Titor's front leg. Titor takes one to the chin there. That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Titor's leg. Titor is trying to keep his angry face on. A shot to the body from Titor misses
and Titor is countered with a crisp right hand from Bissainthe that sends him to the canvas! Bissainthe follows him to the mat into side control. 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! Bissainthe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titor keeps working. Bissainthe taking a breather here. Bissainthe is trying to ground and pound but Titor uses the momentary lack of control by Bissainthe to regain half guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Bissainthe controlling the pace. Bissainthe 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. Titor wants to control but Bissainthe is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bissainthe slows the pace down in half guard. Bissainthe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Titor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bissainthe wants to control but Titor is keeping him busy. Bissainthe throwing shots but Titor is blocking nicely. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it. Titor scores with the left hand. Bissainthe knows he should have avoided that one. Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far. Danga de danga de dang - Titor scores with a four punch combination! Titor misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming. Bissainthe scores with a kick to the body.
Titor scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A low kick from Titor misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Bissainthe misses with a body punch
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut. Bissainthe swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Titor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target. Titor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bissainthe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bissainthe takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses. Titor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Titor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bissainthe. Nice uppercut lands for Titor. That snapped Bissainthe's head back.
Bissainthe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though. Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titor throws a lazy uppercut
and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Titor drops his hands momentarily and Bissainthe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bissainthe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Titor stuns Bissainthe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bissainthe scores with a decent looking hook. Bissainthe throws a good cross that connects.
Titor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Bissainthe misses. Bissainthe swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Titor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bissainthe defending well as Titor loads up on a big left hand. Bissainthe is looking to counter punch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Titor doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Titor scores with a jab to the head.
Bissainthe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titor can do to turn this around? A solid leg kick lands there for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Bissainthe jabs at Titor's body. Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away. Titor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe. Titor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Titor throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it. Bissainthe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Titor missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bissainthe walks into a stiff left hand from Titor. A combination from Titor does no damage. Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily. A swing and a miss from Bissainthe. Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Titor takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bissainthe throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Titor will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Bissainthe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Bissainthe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good exchange - Bissainthe coming out on top. Titor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bissainthe circles away. Bissainthe lands with an overhand left. Titor misses with a wild body shot. Titor shoots in but Bissainthe avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bissainthe scores with a jab to the head.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Bissainthe misses the body punch and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Titor walks into a left hand. Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot. Bissainthe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Titor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range. Bissainthe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Titor. Titor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Titor swings widly with a right hand
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Titor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Titor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bissainthe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Titor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Titor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bissainthe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The fighters circle momentarily. Bissainthe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bissainthe scores with a jab to the body. Titor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Titor is rocked! Titor throws a looping overhand right but Bissainthe ducks down to avoid it. Titor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bissainthe finish him? Titor misses with a left hand and Bissainthe counters with a huge left! Titor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bissainthe isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Titor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bissainthe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toussaint Bissainthe! Toussaint Bissainthe retains his welterweight title! A victorious Toussaint Bissainthe 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Third Eye (ranked 57 p4p, 10 weight class) and Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 622 p4p, 78 weight class). Trounvouche has chosen Wanted Dread & Alive as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Third Eye has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Third Eye seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Eye! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Eye lands a leg kick that knocks Trounvouche off balance momentarily. Trounvouche throws out a leg kick but Eye moves out of range and Trounvouche only half commits. Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Trounvouche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eye. Eye scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Eye misses. Trounvouche misses with a jab to the body
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand! Eye scores with a leg kick.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Eye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Trounvouche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Trounvouche shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trounvouche slips under a jab from Eye. Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range. Trounvouche moves out of range as Eye strikes. Eye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ass Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Eye moves out of range as Trounvouche throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Trounvouche. Trounvouche doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Eye throws a low kick but Trounvouche moves out of range easily. Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range. Eye tried to counter with a leg kick but Trounvouche avoided it. Eye connects with an inside leg kick. Trounvouche is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Trounvouche misses with a low kick. An attempted straight right counter from Eye misses the target. Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Trounvouche throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Eye throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An inside leg kick from Eye misses. It seemed like Trounvouche was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Eye works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Eye lands a jab.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice uppercut there from Eye. Trounvouche tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eye is able to avoid easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trounvouche moves away from the strike by Eye. Trounvouche let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Eye on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Eye tests Trounvouche's chin there with a solid looking shot. Eye throws a leg kick but Trounvouche checks it. Eye avoids the head kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Trounvouche is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eye rather than just go for the knockout. A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Eye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trounvouche in his tracks. Eye checks a leg kick nicely.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche checks a low kick from Eye. Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche. Trounvouche tries to counter with a clinch but Eye shakes him off and moves away. Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Eye. Eye digs a good body shot into Trounvouche's ribs. Eye throws a leg kick but Trounvouche sees it coming and moves out of range. Eye with a jab. Eye is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Trounvouche takes one to the side of the head.
Trounvouche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Trounvouche misses with a left hand and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand! Eye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche. Trounvouche avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Trounvouche was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Eye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trounvouche slips under a jab. Trounvouche tries a quick counter leg kick but Eye is wise to it. Eye shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back 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! Eye misses with an uppercut. Eye connects with a single shot there. Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye. Trounvouche keeps Eye at a distance using the push kick. Eye throws a head kick but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Eye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trounvouche's hands. Trounvouche throws a sloppy head kick and Eye moves out of range easily. Eye lands a leg kick that knocks Trounvouche off balance momentarily. Eye throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trounvouche slips under a jab. Eye misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trounvouche! But no joy. Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trounvouche can do to turn this around? A big right from Eye misses. Trounvouche misses the jab. Eye misses with a wild body shot. Trounvouche misses with a hook. Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Eye throws a quick inside leg kick. Trounvouche pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Eye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Eye. A nice leg kick lands there from Eye. Trounvouche misses with a leg kick and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Eye throws a shot from downtown. Trounvouche moves away and avoids it. Eye thuds a left hand into Trounvouche's body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Trounvouche blocks the leg kick.
Trounvouche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eye connects with a jab. A leg kick checked by Trounvouche. Jab from Eye. Trounvouche misses with a straight left. Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Eye throws a leg kick and Eye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Third Eye is winning the standup battle so far. Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Eye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Trounvouche. The fighters circling - Eye throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eye throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it. Trounvouche misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely. Some bone on bone action there as Eye checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand. Eye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Trounvouche is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eye with a body shot. Eye misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming. Trounvouche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Trounvouche takes a shot right to the bread basket. Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Trounvouche connects with a single shot there. Trounvouche's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Eye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Trounvouche moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Eye ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche. Trounvouche on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eye, as that shot connected.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target. Eye tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Trounvouche misses. Eye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Trounvouche takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eye fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Eye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Eye swings away with a leg kick that misses. Eye throws a leg kick but Trounvouche moved away. Trounvouche has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eye finds it's way round the side to connect with Trounvouche's head. A jab from Eye finds it's way through Trounvouche's defenses. Eye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trounvouche looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye. Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Eye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trounvouche's hands. 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 looping hook to the body misses from Eye. Trounvouche does a little dance to reset his feet. Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trounvouche looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Eye avoids a kick to the body.
Eye sizes up Trounvouche with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Eye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eye takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Trounvouche takes one to the chin there. A telegraphed right hand from Eye misses the target. Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here. Eye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trounvouche on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Eye throws a lazy right hand but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eye. Trounvouche checks a leg kick nicely. Eye throws a push kick but Trounvouche slaps the foot to one side. Eye throws a lazy uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eye thinking. Eye connects with a nice looking jab.
Eye misses with an uppercut. Eye on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trounvouche checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Eye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Trounvouche checks a leg kick. Trounvouche was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Eye misses with an uppercut. Trounvouche saw that one coming.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by Eye there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eye misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eye. Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Eye connects with an inside leg kick. Eye scores with a jab to the head.
Eye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trounvouche. Trounvouche dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Eye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Trounvouche. Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche checks a leg kick. Trounvouche feints a counter leg kick. The fighters circling - Trounvouche throws out the jab but it was never going to land. An inside leg kick lands from Eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trounvouche misses with a looping right. Trounvouche throws a low kick, looking for Eye's leg but Eye calmly moves out of range. Eye fires out a quick counter leg kick but Trounvouche just manages to avoid it. Nice shot by Eye. Eye scores with a jab. Eye connects with the punch. Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Eye is out of range. Trounvouche drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Eye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trounvouche checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Trounvouche swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Trounvouche might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Eye has got the better of the exchanges. Eye is looking to score with low kicks. A nice side step and Trounvouche releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche misses the shot to the body. Eye dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Eye on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Trounvouche checks a leg kick. Eye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Eye slips a straight right by Trounvouche. Eye cracks Trounvouche with a good jab.
Trounvouche gets in close and instigates a clinch. Eye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Trounvouche struggles to land a body shot inside as Eye controls his hands.
Eye lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche. Eye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Trounvouche. A nice right hand lands inside from Trounvouche. Eye misses with some punches.
Eye misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Trounvouche as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trounvouche. Trounvouche throws a punch but it's blocked by Eye. Eye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eye misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche. A head punch on the inside from Eye fails to land. Trounvouche misses with a body punch.
Trounvouche lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trounvouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eye misses with a hook from the clinch. Trounvouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trounvouche tries a body shot but Eye blocks it.
Eye pushes Trounvouche back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Trounvouche working aggressively here.
Trounvouche blocks an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Eye keeps the fight on the outside. Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eye. Trounvouche swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Trounvouche lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trounvouche checks a low kick from Eye. Eye misses with a wild body shot. Eye misses with a hook
and Trounvouche counters with a big head kick but Eye shrugs it off. Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eye manages to avoid it. Eye misses with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Trounvouche coming out on top. Eye throws a shot from downtown. Trounvouche moves away and avoids it. Eye throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily. Eye throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Eye motions for Trounvouche to come forward. Eye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Eye misses with an uppercut
and Trounvouche counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eye's knee momentarily. Eye lands a jab to the nose. Eye steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trounvouche. That one must have hurt. Eye throws a quick inside leg kick. Eye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trounvouche throws a jab but it's blocked by Eye. Eye avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Eye is looking to counter punch. Trounvouche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from Eye is predictable there and Trounvouche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut2.gif) It looks like Third Eye has been cut. Eye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Eye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Eye scores with a jab. The fighters circling - Trounvouche throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eye throws a leg kick and Eye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trounvouche takes one to the chin there. Eye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
Eye throws a leg kick that is checked and Trounvouche counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Eye throws a chopping leg kick but Trounvouche manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Trounvouche looks like he wants to counter punch here. Eye avoids the body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trounvouche flicks out a counter leg kick but Eye steps away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trounvouche. Trounvouche throws a body kick that misses. Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot. Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jab, jab by Eye - just one landing. Eye misses with a leg kick. Trounvouche misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with an inside leg kick. Eye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Trounvouche fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Trounvouche on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it. Trounvouche takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Trounvouche checks a leg kick. Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eye, right into the meat.
Eye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Trounvouche slams his shin into Eye's torso. Trounvouche checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Trounvouche slips a jab from Eye. Eye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trounvouche! But no joy. Trounvouche takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Third Eye will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
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Trounvouche has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Trounvouche blocks an uppercut.
Trounvouche can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
Eye misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Eye. Trounvouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Trounvouche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trounvouche misses with a body punch.
Trounvouche can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
Eye misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Eye fails to land. Trounvouche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Eye lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Trounvouche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trounvouche. A short right from Eye on the inside. Trounvouche lands an uppercut.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Eye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eye blocks a body shot from Trounvouche. Eye stalling in the clinch but Trounvouche improves position. Eye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Eye fails to land. Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eye backwards. Eye has a couple of punches blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trounvouche lands a body shot. A shot in the inside from Trounvouche. Trounvouche lands a right hand. Trounvouche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Eye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trounvouches head. Trounvouche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Trounvouche blocks an uppercut.
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Eye blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Eye lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Eye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trounvouche struggles to land a body shot inside as Eye controls his hands.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Trounvouche can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
Trounvouche lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eye. Trounvouche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Trounvouche throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Trounvouche misses with a hook from the clinch. Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Eye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trounvouche blocks an uppercut.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Trounvouche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Trounvouche lands a left hand.
Eye blocks a body shot from Trounvouche. Trounvouche tries to work over Eye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Trounvouche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eye blocks an uppercut.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside. Eye misses with a punch on the inside.
Trounvouche misses with a hook from the clinch. Trounvouche blocks an uppercut.
Trounvouche misses with a hook from the clinch. Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trounvouche has a couple of punches blocked by Eye.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Eye blocking some punches.
Eye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Trounvouche.
Eye blocks a body shot from Trounvouche. Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Eye throws a head punch that misses. Trounvouche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eye blocking some punches.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trounvouche softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside. Trounvouche lands with a light punch inside. Azacca Trounvouche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Trounvouche has a couple of punches blocked by Eye.
And that's the end of the fight! Azacca Trounvouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Eye 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 49:46 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 48:47 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye! Third Eye retains his lightweight title! A victorious Third Eye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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