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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 1568 p4p, 85 weight class) and Baby Kitten Rojumanong (ranked 1633 p4p, 91 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Baby Kitten Rojumanong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojumanong throws a jab when Alzate was well out of range.
Alzate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojumanong is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
It looked like Alzate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong rushes Alzate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojumanong throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzate.
Rojumanong throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzate.
Nice body punch from Rojumanong - that landed with a thud.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojumanong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojumanong lands with a light punch inside.
Rojumanong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Niko Alzate has been cut.
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojumanong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Rojumanong - just one landing.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojumanong.
Alzate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rojumanong throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojumanong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alzate defending well as Rojumanong loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojumanong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzate takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Alzate.
Alzate throws a quick counter head kick but Rojumanong was just out of range.
Rojumanong lands a nice shot that snaps Alzate's head back.
Rojumanong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Alzate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alzate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Rojumanong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rojumanong lands a jab to Alzate's midsection.
Rojumanong darts in trying to clinch
and Alzate counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rojumanong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate lands a jab to the head.
Rojumanong lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojumanong moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate cracks Rojumanong with a nice body shot.
Rojumanong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alzate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rojumanong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alzate counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rojumanong has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Alzate as the two fighters clinch.
Rojumanong throws an elbow that misses.
Rojumanong struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzate controls his hands.
Alzate blocking some punches.
Rojumanong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzate lands an uppercut.
Rojumanong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Alzate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojumanong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alzate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rojumanong can turn it around.
Rojumanong throws an elbow that misses.
Rojumanong jumps guard but Alzate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alzate lands a shoulder strike.
Rojumanong pulls guard successfully.
Alzate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong is trying to keep Alzate in close.
Rojumanong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rojumanong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alzate defends well.
Rojumanong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rojumanong working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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.
Alzate trying to control but Rojumanong is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rojumanong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Rojumanong moved away.
Rojumanong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alzate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Alzate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojumanong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Rojumanong misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Alzate to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rojumanong throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Rojumanong coming out on top.
Rojumanong punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baby Kitten Rojumanong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alzate just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojumanong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rojumanong throws a hook but Alzate blocks it.
Rojumanong throws an off balance right hand
and Alzate counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojumanong misses with the combination.
Alzate misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Rojumanong. Those never looked like landing.
Baby Kitten Rojumanong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojumanong misses with a straight right.
Alzate slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rojumanong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojumanong lands a jab to the nose.
Rojumanong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojumanong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojumanong moves out of range of the body kick from Alzate.
A big left from Rojumanong misses.
Alzate throwing a counter right hand but Rojumanong manages to avoid it.
Alzate throws a solid leg kick but Rojumanong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzate.
Rojumanong scores with a nice strike.
Rojumanong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzate circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Rojumanong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Rojumanong throws a jab when Alzate was well out of range.
Alzate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojumanong 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.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
Rojumanong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alzate counters with a straight right hand.
Rojumanong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate is looking to slow Rojumanong down with leg kicks.
Rojumanong clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojumanong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojumanong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzate's elbow.
Rojumanong tries to pull guard but Alzate holds him up against the cage and eventually Rojumanong drops back down to his feet.
Rojumanong takes a shot to the head.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
Alzate is trying to break free.
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojumanong pushes off an throws an elbow but Alzate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rojumanong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzate digs a right hand into Rojumanong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojumanong's gas tank.
Rojumanong misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojumanong blocks a body shot from Alzate.
Rojumanong throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzate.
Alzate breaks the clinch.
Alzate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rojumanong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojumanong throws a combination that misses
and Alzate finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rojumanong lands an overhand right.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojumanong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alzate, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rojumanong fails to land.
Alzate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojumanong backwards.
Rojumanong pushes off an throws an elbow but Alzate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rojumanong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzate prevents a body shot from Rojumanong.
Alzate working hard to break the clinch.
Rojumanong prevents a body shot from Alzate.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojumanong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojumanong pushes Alzate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alzate's head backwards.
Rojumanong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rojumanong swings widly with a right hand
and Alzate counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alzate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rojumanong is able to avoid easily.
Rojumanong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rojumanong throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rojumanong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojumanong.
A slow jab from Rojumanong misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate walks into a jab.
Rojumanong throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Rojumanong lands with a good body shot.
Alzate lands with a hook. Rojumanong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alzate.
Rojumanong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzate. Alzate obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baby Kitten Rojumanong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate'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!
Rojumanong throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with a two punch combo.
Rojumanong is looking to clinch.
Rojumanong misses with a straight right.
Baby Kitten Rojumanong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rojumanong misses.
Rojumanong lands a jab.
Rojumanong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rojumanong tries to clinch up but Alzate circles away and keeps his distance.
Rojumanong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojumanong moves into the clinch.
Alzate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rojumanong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alzate walks away with a smile on his face. Rojumanong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rojumanong misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
Alzate throws a hook to the side of Rojumanong's head but Rojumanong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojumanong throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rojumanong cracks Alzate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Rojumanong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzate misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojumanong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzate needs to keep his hands up - Rojumanong had a free shot at his head there.
Rojumanong tries to bum rush Alzate with a series of wild strikes but Alzate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alzate looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alzate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Rojumanong misses.
Alzate drops his hands momentarily and Rojumanong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojumanong tries to clinch but Alzate is having none of it.
Alzate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojumanong throws a combination. Alzate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Rojumanong. Those never looked like landing.
Rojumanong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alzate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojumanong connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojumanong loads up on a big right hand but Alzate slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzate misses the target.
Rojumanong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rojumanong misses with a straight right.
And Alzate counters with a quick kick to the body but Rojumanong blocks it.
Rojumanong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alzate misses with a few strikes there.
Rojumanong misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
It looked like Alzate was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong misses with a right hand
and Alzate counters with an inside leg kick.
Rojumanong lands a right hook to the body.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojumanong swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Rojumanong throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojumanong lands a nice shot that snaps Alzate's head back.
Rojumanong stuns Alzate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rojumanong throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Good work by Rojumanong as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Rojumanong misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alzate.
A swing and a miss from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Rojumanong swings widly with a right hand
and Alzate counters with a straight right hand.
Alzate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rojumanong closes the distance but Alzate moves to the side
and Alzate counters with an outside leg kick.
Rojumanong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojumanong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rojumanong moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojumanong throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojumanong.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate scores with a hook to the body. Rojumanong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a low kick but Rojumanong moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Alzate.
Baby Kitten Rojumanong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Rojumanong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rojumanong is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojumanong throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
Alzate looks to land a right hand but Rojumanong moved out of range.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rojumanong throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojumanong works Alzate's body with a nice hook.
Rojumanong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alzate cracks Rojumanong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alzate scores with a nice body kick.
Rojumanong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojumanong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baby Kitten Rojumanong.
Well Rojumanong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Kitten Rojumanong!
Baby Kitten Rojumanong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Christophe (ranked 2151 p4p, 272 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 2364 p4p, 287 weight class). Christophe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shadows. Dexter Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan clinches up with Christophe and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Christophe prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Christophe.
Morgan lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Morgan.
Christophe lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Christophe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morgan smiles and moves away.
Morgan has Christophe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Christophe.
Christophe decides to pull guard.
Christophe keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Christophe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christophe working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Christophe keeps moving.
Christophe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control but Christophe is working from the bottom.
Christophe looking for a triangle here. Morgan is fighting it but it looks tight! Christophe pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Morgan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Armand Christophe!
After winning the bout, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Ghouti (ranked 3087 p4p, 316 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 2198 p4p, 237 weight class). Ghouti comes into the arena with DAM - JASADIK-HOM blaring out of the sound system. Krawlee has chosen Sail as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Ghouti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krawlee ducks under a wild hook from Ghouti.
Krawlee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krawlee lands with a good body shot.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Ghouti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghouti misses with a hook.
Ghouti lands an overhand right.
Ghouti throws a jab when Krawlee was well out of range.
A left lands for Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Krawlee misses the target.
Ghouti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krawlee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krawlee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghouti moves away.
Ghouti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krawlee sprawls well initially but Ghouti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Ghouti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Ghouti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee wants to control but Ghouti passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to advance position but instead Krawlee slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ghouti slips a nice elbow through Krawlee's hands, connecting with Krawlee's forehead.
Krawlee trying to control from the bottom.
Ghouti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghouti throwing shots but Krawlee is blocking nicely.
Krawlee is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Krawlee defends it.
Krawlee is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghouti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti not doing much here.
Krawlee is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krawlee wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Ghouti working Krawlee over with strikes.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Ghouti's head to control him but Ghouti postures up.
Ghouti works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ghouti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krawlee looks a forlorn figure.
Krawlee is working to get back to half guard.
Krawlee is still trying to improve position.
Ghouti content just to control the position here.
Ghouti tries to control but Krawlee wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee tries to lock up and control but Ghouti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ghouti with good strikes from the mount here!
Ghouti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ghouti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghouti breaks from Krawlee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghouti with the ground and pound from mount.
Krawlee tries to hold on but Ghouti postures up.
Krawlee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krawlee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghouti pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krawlee throws a hook but Ghouti blocks it.
Krawlee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krawlee swings for the body but Ghouti moves out of range.
Krawlee throws the left hand but Ghouti avoids the punch easily.
Krawlee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghouti.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krawlee was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghouti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Krawlee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghouti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti advances to half guard.
Ghouti trying to control from half guard but Krawlee is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghouti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghouti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghouti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghouti connects with a couple of short punches.
Ghouti working some strikes from top position.
Ghouti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghouti trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Ghouti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ghouti'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ghouti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Krawlee.
Krawlee tries to buck Ghouti off but Ghouti is having none of it.
Ghouti working away.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ghouti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ghouti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ghouti seems content to control.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghouti is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Ghouti.
Krawlee wants to control but Ghouti passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti cracks Krawlee with a big elbow.
Krawlee is looking to reverse the position.
Ghouti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krawlee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Krawlee is trying to improve his position.
Ghouti scoring with punches and elbows.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
Krawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Ghouti keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghouti is putting a hurting on Krawlee here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghouti in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krawlee is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ghouti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Krawlee lands a jab to the head.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Ghouti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krawlee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Ghouti missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghouti swings for the body but Krawlee moves out of range.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a hook but Ghouti avoids it easily.
Ghouti misses with a wild body shot.
Krawlee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee misses with a combination
and Ghouti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krawlee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krawlee throws a nice looking combination but Ghouti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krawlee misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee looks to throw the jab but Ghouti is out of range.
Ghouti ducks under a wild hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
Krawlee misses with a two punch combination.
Krawlee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghouti throws a hook to the side of Krawlee's head but Krawlee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krawlee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Ghouti lands with a nice body punch.
Krawlee swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghouti.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krawlee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krawlee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krawlee fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghouti is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Krawlee does no damage.
Ghouti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krawlee blocks a jab.
Krawlee throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee lands with a hook. Ghouti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krawlee throws a series of punches but Ghouti moves out of range.
Krawlee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghouti blocks a leg kick.
Ghouti is looking for a counter combo.
Krawlee looks for the body kick but Ghouti saw that one coming.
Krawlee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Ghouti.
Ghouti scores with a jab.
Krawlee lands a jab to the nose.
Ghouti throws a big shot that misses.
Ghouti just misses with a punch to the body.
Krawlee looks to land a left hand but Ghouti moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Krawlee.
Krawlee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghouti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krawlee.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Krawlee takes a swing at Ghouti's ribcage but misses.
Kree P Krawlee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Krawlee. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Krawlee.
Krawlee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krawlee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghouti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krawlee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghouti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krawlee throws a jab when Ghouti was well out of range.
A jab from Ghouti does it's job there.
Krawlee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Ghouti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Ghouti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krawlee to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Krawlee.
A swing and a miss from Krawlee.
Ghouti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ghouti is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krawlee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krawlee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Krawlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ghouti does no damage.
Ghouti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krawlee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghouti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghouti throws out a powerful jab.
Kree P Krawlee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee looks to land a body kick but Ghouti moved away.
Nice cross by Ghouti.
Ghouti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krawlee's corner calls for a 1-2. Krawlee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krawlee scores with a jab. Ghouti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krawlee connects with a right hand. Ghouti shakes it off.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Ghouti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghouti lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Ghouti.
A big left from Krawlee misses.
Nice defenses there by Ghouti.
Krawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krawlee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kree P Krawlee.
I think Ghouti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
After the fight, Al Ghouti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Chin (ranked 2182 p4p, 119 weight class) and Steven Lurkman (ranked 2924 p4p, 152 weight class). Steven Lurkman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Lurkman!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chin on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lurkman throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chin.
Chin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lurkman's waist but Lurkman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chin off to one side.
Chin throws a low kick but Lurkman moves out of range easily.
Lurkman misses with a wild body shot.
Chin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chin pushes Lurkman up against the cage in a clinch.
Lurkman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lurkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lurkman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lurkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lurkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lurkman is trying to force a seperation but Chin has the dominant position.
Chin tries a knee to the head but Lurkman blocks it.
Lurkman is trying to break free.
Chin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but Lurkman blocks with his arms.
Chin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lurkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lurkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lurkman has had enough of the clinch but Chin keeps him there for the moment.
Chin tries to land knees in the clinch but Lurkman avoids the damage to the body.
Chin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chin tightens his grip and picks Lurkman up, before dumping him to the ground. Lurkman manages to land in guard.
Chin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lurkman is keeping the position for now.
Chin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lurkman is pulling down on Chin's head. It's preventing any offense from Chin, at least for the moment.
Chin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurkman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lurkman keeping full guard, as Chin tries to pass.
Chin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lurkman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chin, into his guard.
Chin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chin controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin keeping moving, preventing Lurkman from controlling successfully.
Chin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lurkman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lurkman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lurkman stopping the sweep attempt from Chin.
Chin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lurkman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lurkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chin is on top in guard.
Chin prevents Lurkman from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin looking to pass the guard.
Chin is working hard here to advance position.
Lurkman is adopting a defensive guard.
Chin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lurkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lurkman keeping moving, preventing Chin from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Chin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chin.
Lurkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chin moves into the clinch.
Lurkman blocks the elbow strike.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Lurkman looking to stall.
Lurkman is trying to force a seperation but Chin has the dominant position.
Lurkman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lurkman is trying to break the clinch but Chin is controlling him.
Lurkman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chin scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin missing with knees to the body.
Chin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chin missing with knees to the body.
Lurkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lurkman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lurkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lurkman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uriah Chin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lurkman avoiding damage as Chin throws knees to the body.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Lurkman breaks from the clinch.
Chin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lurkman throws out the jab.
Chin moves forwards but Lurkman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chin moves into the clinch successfully.
Chin tries to throw a body punch but Lurkman avoids it by throwing Chin back against the cage.
Chin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chin misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Chin on the inside.
Lurkman manages to break the clinch.
Lurkman misses with a hook
and Chin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chin.
It looks like Steven Lurkman has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin tries a body shot but Lurkman blocks it.
Lurkman is trying to break the clinch but Chin is controlling him.
Chin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lurkman avoids it.
Chin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lurkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lurkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chin is just out of range.
Chin drives through and clinches with Lurkman against the cage.
Lurkman managing to block the knees to the body from Chin.
Chin tries to land knees in the clinch but Lurkman avoids the damage to the body.
Chin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lurkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lurkman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chin has him pressed against the cage.
Lurkman avoids the elbow strike from Chin, against the cage.
Lurkman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lurkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lurkman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lurkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Lurkman avoids a wild elbow strike from Chin.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chin obliges.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lurkman is defending well for now.
Lurkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chin has Lurkman pressed against the cage, preventing Lurkman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lurkman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lurkman is trying to force a seperation but Chin has the dominant position.
Lurkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Chin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lurkman looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Chin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lurkman can do to turn this around?
Lurkman avoiding damage.
Lurkman avoiding damage as Chin throws knees to the body.
Lurkman tries to throw a body punch but Chin avoids it by throwing Lurkman back against the cage.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lurkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lurkman.
Lurkman can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Chin.
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!
Chin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chin throws an elbow but it misses.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lurkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Chin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Lurkman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chin lands a really nice looking cross but Lurkman seems unphased.
Chin dodges the punch combination from Lurkman.
Chin missing with a left hand there. Lurkman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Chin misses.
Lurkman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chin tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Lurkman misses.
Chin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lurkman.
Chin wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Lurkman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chin wants to clinch up but Lurkman keeps it at a distance.
Chin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chin, as that shot connected.
Chin slips under a jab.
Chin slips under a jab.
Lurkman misses with a few strikes there.
Chin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lurkman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chin at a distance.
Chin rushes Lurkman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lurkman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lurkman avoiding damage as Chin throws knees to the body.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lurkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lurkman is trying to break free.
Chin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lurkman is trying to push Chin away but Chin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chin obliges.
Lurkman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chin.
Chin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lurkman's face.
Lurkman is rocked!
Knees to the body from Chin.
Lurkman is still on wobbly legs! Can Chin finish him?
Lurkman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chin has double underhooks.
Chin connects with a knee to the head.
Lurkman wants to get back to striking at distance but Chin won't allow it.
Uriah Chin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurkman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lurkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lurkman is trying to break the clinch but Chin is controlling him.
Lurkman'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.
Chin prevents Lurkman from breaking the clinch.
Lurkman scores with a hook to the body.
Lurkman seems to have recovered his senses.
Lurkman wants to get back to striking at distance but Chin won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurkman can't break the clinch.
Lurkman tries to break free but Chin pushes him back against the cage.
Lurkman is trying to break the clinch but Chin is controlling him.
Lurkman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chin backwards.
Lurkman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lurkman misses with a body punch.
Lurkman is looking to break free of the clinch but Chin has double underhooks.
Lurkman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chin has him pressed against the cage.
Steven Lurkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lurkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lurkman misses with some punches.
Lurkman is trying to push Chin away but Chin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lurkman misses with a punch to the body.
Chin has Lurkman pressed against the cage, preventing Lurkman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chin.
Lurkman tries a body shot but Chin blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lurkman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lurkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lurkman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 Uriah Chin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chin, 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 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Chin!
Uriah Chin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Luna (ranked 1975 p4p, 225 weight class) and Osman Dawoud (ranked 3578 p4p, 344 weight class). Luna comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Osman Dawoud was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Luna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osman Dawoud!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawoud clinches.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawoud lands a nice uppercut.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Luna lands a body shot.
Dawoud lands an uppercut.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud prevents a body shot from Luna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud lands with a light punch inside.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A short right from Dawoud.
Luna is rocked!
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Oh Luna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna blocking some punches.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dawoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
Dawoud has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Dawoud dips a shoulder and cracks Luna with a mighty uppercut! Luna falls back against the cage and Dawoud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Luna 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 - Dawoud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osman Dawoud!
A less than humble Osman Dawoud misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Juan Luna spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Ferguson (ranked 1359 p4p, 158 weight class) and Craig Wius (ranked 1066 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Wius!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wius walks into a left hand.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Wius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wius digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Wius misses the jab.
Wius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wius throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Wius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson works Wius's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wius's hands.
Wius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Riley Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wius throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Wius manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Wius misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Wius has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
Wius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wius.
Wius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wius, as that shot connected.
Wius has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Wius throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Wius throws a combination. Ferguson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferguson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a jab.
Wius moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Wius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wius landing some decent shots from guard.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Wius stops Ferguson from standing up.
Wius with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Wius is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wius postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Wius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson pushes Wius off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wius.
Wius fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Wius lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
A cross from Ferguson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wius with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ferguson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wius stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wius gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Ferguson 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.
Wius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
Ferguson wants to stand but Wius is controlling the position.
Ferguson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson defending well as Wius loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wius shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Ferguson lands with a hook. Wius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wius can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wius avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Wius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wius gets a takedown into half guard.
Wius throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson is trying to stand.
Wius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wius drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
Ferguson kicks Wius off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wius throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Riley Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
Wius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wius throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Wius has a takedown stuffed.
Wius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Wius closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Wius pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Wius slips the punch.
Wius misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wius misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wius misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Wius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wius somewhat.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Wius ducked under it nicely.
Wius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Wius shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Wius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Wius didn't see that one coming.
Wius shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Wius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wius doesn't seem bothered though.
Wius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Wius.
Ferguson moves out of range as Wius throws a body kick.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wius doesn't seem bothered though.
Wius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Wius knows he should have avoided that one.
Wius shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Wius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Ferguson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wius throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Wius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wius.
Wius lands a really nice looking cross but Ferguson seems unphased.
Wius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Riley Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wius swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Wius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson swings for the body but Wius moves out of range.
Wius fails with a takedown attempt.
Wius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferguson pushes Wius off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wius ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Wius ducks down to avoid it.
Wius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Wius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Riley Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Wius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wius.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wius fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Wius's head but Wius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wius throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wius slips a jab from Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wius.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wius.
Ferguson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Wius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wius dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Wius's head and hops out.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Wius moved out of range nicely.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wius momentarily.
Wius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wius walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson.
Wius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wius off to one side.
Ferguson with a jab.
Wius misses with the combination.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wius misses with a looping left.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wius.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ferguson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 442 p4p, 50 weight class) and Martin Eugen (ranked 226 p4p, 28 weight class). Eugen has chosen Kickboxer - Advanced Training as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Eugen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eugen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Eugen slips under a jab.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Eugen does no damage.
Eugen throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Eugen as he checks the leg kick.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eugen 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.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen misses with a two punch combination.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Eugen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Eugen walks into a jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eugen scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Eugen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eugen slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
A countering left hand to the body from Eugen misses.
Eugen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Eugen blocks the body kick.
Eugen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eugen feints a jab promting Liu to slip. Eugen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Liu lands a head shot.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Eugen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Eugen swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugen staying out of range there.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu lunges at Eugen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eugen's hand.
Eugen throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Eugen's ribs.
Eugen lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eugen misses with a combination
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Liu throws a hook but Eugen blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Eugen.
Eugen lands with an overhand left.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eugen backs up against the cage.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Eugen throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu feints and then cracks Eugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eugen down.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eugen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eugen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Eugen misses with a hook.
Liu throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
A nice combination there by Eugen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eugen slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eugen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Eugen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Eugen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eugen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Eugen.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Eugen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu tried to counter with a leg kick but Eugen avoided it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eugen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu misses with a low kick as Eugen jumps back.
Eugen takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Eugen swinging wildly here.
Liu moves out of range as Eugen strikes.
Liu throws a body punch but Eugen moves out of range.
Liu cracks Eugen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eugen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a head kick but Eugen moves out of range.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Eugen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liu backs up against the cage.
Eugen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Eugen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eugen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eugen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eugen lands with a good body shot.
Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eugen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Eugen throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Eugen's torso.
Eugen misses with a double jab.
Liu motions for Eugen to come forward. Liu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eugen throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eugen throws a body shot but no joy.
Eugen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Eugen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin Eugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a series of punches but Eugen avoids them all with ease.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugen slips a straight right by Liu.
Eugen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eugen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Eugen swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a body kick that stops Eugen in his tracks momentarily.
Eugen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eugen avoids a kick to the body.
Eugen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu scores with the left hand. Eugen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eugen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Eugen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eugen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Liu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Eugen. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eugen misses with a straight right.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eugen takes a step back to recover.
Eugen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Eugen avoids it.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Eugen.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eugen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen.
Eugen lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu looks for the body kick but Eugen saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Eugen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eugen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eugen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eugen moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu lands a head kick. Eugen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu slips a jab from Eugen.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Eugen coming out on top.
Eugen throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu punishes Eugen's body with a nice straight punch.
Eugen lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eugen.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Eugen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugen misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Eugen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eugen takes a step back to recover.
Eugen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eugen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin Eugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu cracks Eugen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eugen lands a right hook to the body.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands a high kick!
Liu looks to land a left hand but Eugen moved out of range nicely.
Eugen wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugen misses with the combination.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Eugen misses.
Liu slips a straight right by Eugen.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eugen's head.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu slips under a jab from Eugen.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eugen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Liu tenderised Eugen's leg. Eugen is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A victorious Balagot Liu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 50 p4p, 6 weight class) and Seymour Hughes (ranked 418 p4p, 50 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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156 lbs
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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
33 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Jab by Hughes.
Hughes cracks Bjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Bjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Seymour Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjornsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson walks into a straight right hand from Hughes.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bjornsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bjornsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson controlling the position.
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjornsson working for submissions but it's allowed Hughes to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Bjornsson moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
That's four 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.
Bjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hughes has picked Bjornsson up and slammed him! Bjornsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Hughes manages to pass to side control!
Bjornsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes is controlling the pace.
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hughes throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Bjornsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Seymour Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Bjornsson thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Bjornsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson scores with a jab.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Bjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Bjornsson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
Hughes scores with the left hand. Bjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the head.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Bjornsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes 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.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson takes one on the button.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
A big left from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Hughes as he connects with a hook.
Hughes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Bjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Hughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjornsson misses the jab.
Hughes cracks Bjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bjornsson off the cage and back into range.
Hughes misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Hughes.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjornsson doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjornsson stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Bjornsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seymour Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Bjornsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson connects with a right hand. Hughes shakes it off.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Litill Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Bjornsson with an uppercut!
Bjornsson moves into the clinch.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hughes lands a body punch.
Bjornsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hughes lands with a light punch inside.
Bjornsson gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornsson tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bjornsson.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bjornsson misses the jab.
Hughes misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes jabs Bjornsson right on the nose. Bjornsson blinks but takes it well.
Bjornsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjornsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Hughes cracks Bjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bjornsson lands the left hand.
Jab by Hughes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hughes.
Bjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hughes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bjornsson looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bjornsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bjornsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjornsson connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
Hughes thuds his right hand into Bjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seymour Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seymour Hughes!
Seymour Hughes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Litill Bjornsson had this to say: 'Hughes is a future champ. I just cannot keep up with him any more, good luck going for that belt I used to wear.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lord Mammon (ranked 904 p4p, 119 weight class) and Antonio Luna (ranked 1167 p4p, 149 weight class). Luna has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Lord Mammon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Luna!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammon throws the left hand but Luna avoids the punch easily.
Mammon wants to clinch.
Mammon throws a hook but Luna avoids it easily.
Mammon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luna throws a right hand that Mammon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammon also avoids with ease.
Mammon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luna.
Some wild striking there from Luna.
Luna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mammon counters with a stiff right hand.
Mammon wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
Luna lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon pushes Luna up against the cage in a clinch.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammon tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Mammon back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mammon tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Mammon back against the cage.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mammons head.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammon tries to work over Luna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Mammon is working Luna over against the cage.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Mammon blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Luna tries to work over Mammon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Mammon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
Mammon blocks an uppercut.
Luna digs a right hand into Mammon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mammon's gas tank.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Mammon avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
Mammon misses with some punches.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammon.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Mammon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
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!
Mammon misses with some punches.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Mammon can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
A short right from Mammon on the inside.
A short right from Mammon on the inside.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Mammon cracks Luna with a nice body shot.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Mammon controls the action.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mammon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Luna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mammon moves into the clinch.
Mammon lands a hook that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon tries to work over Luna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mammon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mammon misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mammon.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luna misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon misses with a body punch.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Mammon misses with a punch to the body.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Antonio Luna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Luna blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow.
A short left from Mammon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Mammon blocks an uppercut.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Luna lands a left hand.
Mammon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Luna working aggressively here.
Mammon misses with some punches.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammon prevents a body shot from Luna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mammon.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow.
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammon can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mammon.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Mammon.
Mammon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammon prevents a body shot from Luna.
Mammon blocks an uppercut.
Luna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna tries a body shot but Mammon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammon tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Mammon avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mammon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Mammon struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Mammon lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammon.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Mammon.
Mammon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Mammon can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Mammon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Mammon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammon lands a body shot.
Mammon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammon scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Mammon.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Mammon controls the action.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Mammon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mammon or not.
Mammon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mammon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mammon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna blocking some punches.
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 Lord Mammon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mammon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammon lands with a shot to the body.
Luna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammon.
Luna throws a right hand that Mammon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammon also avoids with ease.
Mammon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mammon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mammon clobbers Luna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luna throws a series of punches but Mammon avoids them all with ease.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Mammon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna misses with a series of wild punches.
Antonio Luna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luna throws a series of punches but Mammon moves out of range.
Antonio Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammon throws a nice looking combination but Luna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luna misses with a hook. Mammon ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon throws a jab but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Mammon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mammon slips a jab from Luna.
Mammon misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Luna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luna misses with a double jab.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mammon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Luna looks to move away, Mammon throws a big counter combo but Luna just gets out of the way.
Lord Mammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luna misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Luna does no damage.
Luna misses with a two punch combination.
Mammon moves in looking to clinch but Luna pushes him off.
Luna throws a right hand that Mammon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mammon also avoids with ease.
Luna throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Luna.
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Luna misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna slips a jab and a cross from Mammon.
Mammon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luna slips a jab from Mammon.
Luna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luna staying out of range there.
Luna throws a series of punches but Mammon avoids them all with ease.
Luna lands a really nice looking cross but Mammon seems unphased.
Luna swinging wildly here.
Mammon throws a shot from downtown. Luna moves away and avoids it.
Luna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammon moves out of range of the strikes.
Mammon rushes Luna and presses him up against the cage.
Mammon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna prevents a body shot from Mammon.
Mammon blocks a body shot from Luna.
Mammon tries to work over Luna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
Luna misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Mammon.
A short body shot lands from Mammon as the two fighters clinch.
Luna breaks from the clinch.
Mammon tries to move into range but Luna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mammon moves away from the strike by Luna.
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!
Luna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Mammon misses.
A jab from Mammon does it's job there.
Mammon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luna.
Luna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mammon looks to land a right hand but Luna moved out of range.
Luna looks to land a combination but Mammon avoids it well.
Mammon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Luna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Luna!
An out of breath Antonio Luna 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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