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GAMMA#842 Bolleke v Newton PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 1040 p4p, 652 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 147 p4p, 94 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Costa looks to throw the jab but Mitchell is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Costa's head back.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Costa thuds a left hand into Mitchell's body.
Costa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mitchells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Mitchell should have avoided that one.
A jab from Costa misses.
Costa connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
Costa moves forwards but Mitchell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitchell lands a jab to the nose.
Mitchell lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitchell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Costa to score with a decent uppercut.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Costa walks into a stiff left hand from Mitchell.
We've been hearing reports that Costa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitchell.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Costa.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the head.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mitchell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa digs a good body shot into Mitchell's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa lands a jab to Mitchell's midsection.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa scores with a hook.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Costa.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mitchell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa misses with a body shot.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Costa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa lands a nice uppercut.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike.
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Costa is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Mitchell pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Mitchell tries to throw a body punch but Costa avoids it by throwing Mitchell back against the cage.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Costa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mitchell 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 Costa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell throws out a powerful jab.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Mitchell slips a straight right by Costa.
Mitchell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Costa as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Costa has managed to clinch.
Costa tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Costa.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Costa.
Nice body punch from Costa - that landed with a thud.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa lands a body punch.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mitchell tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa prevents a body shot from Mitchell.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Costa lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitchell.
Costa is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell stalls.
Costa misses with the head strike.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
Mitchell wants a takedown but no success here.
Santiago Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Mitchell.
Costa lands a body shot.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costa.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa pulls guard effortlessly.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a triangle but Mitchell pushes his legs off easily.
Mitchell throws an elbow that misses. Costa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mitchell's guard. Nice move by Costa!
Mitchell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Costa trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
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.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Mitchell is controlling Costa's posture.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Costa moved out of range.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt.
Costa is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Costa tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
A big left from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Costa throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the body.
Costa misses the jab.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell works Costa's body with a nice hook.
Costa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Costa drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell is pulling down on Costa's head to control his posture.
Costa trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab by Mitchell.
Costa needs to keep his hands up - Mitchell had a free shot at his head there.
Mitchell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Costa takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitchell throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Costa sees coming a mile off.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costa takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costa counters with a takedown into side control.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 814 p4p, 669 weight class) and Big Guns (ranked 116 p4p, 95 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekstrovertti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guns is trying to control the position but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Guns wants to sweep here but Ekstrovertti controlling him for the moment.
Guns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ekstrovertti wants to pass the guard but Guns is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Ekstrovertti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position from guard on top but Guns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns trying to keep a closed guard but Ekstrovertti is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ekstrovertti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Guns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Guns passes into half guard.
Guns working over Ekstrovertti with some ground and pound. Ekstrovertti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ekstrovertti keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Guns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though.
Guns trying to control from half guard but Ekstrovertti is working away.
Ekstrovertti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to control but Ekstrovertti is keeping him busy.
Ekstrovertti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guns's back!
Guns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti lands a shot to the head.
Ekstrovertti is working for a rear naked choke. Guns is not defending it well and Ekstrovertti has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Guns refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Guns's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 511 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Rick Dick (ranked 82 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dick.
Daughtrey is looking to counter punch.
Kevin Daughtrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick with a jab.
Dick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daughtrey's half guard.
Dick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick throwing shots but Daughtrey is blocking nicely.
Dick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daughtrey's head.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick drops an elbow to the side of Daughtrey's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Daughtrey's coaches at Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Daughtrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Daughtrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick.
Still in half guard, Dick seems content to control.
Dick working Daughtrey over with strikes.
Daughtrey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick.
Dick wants to take a breather but Daughtrey is having none of it.
Daughtrey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Daughtrey is concentrating on defense, preventing Dick from advancing position.
Dick passes to side control.
Daughtrey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dick trying to control the action but Daughtrey is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dick crashes against the mat.
Dick tries to score with some ground and pound. Daughtrey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Daughtrey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dick scoring with punches and elbows.
 It looks like Kevin Daughtrey has been cut.
Dick tries to score with some ground and pound. Daughtrey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dick working the ground and pound.
Dick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daughtrey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Daughtrey is looking to reverse the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Dick.
Daughtrey is not content to let Dick control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dick crashes against the mat.
Daughtrey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dick happy to just control the position for now.
Dick trying to control the action but Daughtrey is working from the bottom.
Daughtrey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dick connects with a decent elbow.
Daughtrey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dick off and has taken his back!
Dick tries to roll but Daughtrey sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dick's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Daughtrey's hands.
Daughtrey keeps control of the position as Dick tries to break free.
Daughtrey doesn't have the hooks in and Dick manages to turn into his guard.
Dick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Dick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daughtrey connects with a body shot that sends Dick's belly button to the back.
Dick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daughtrey on his heels. He'll look to pass Daughtrey's guard now, I'm sure.
Dick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dick stopping the sweep attempt from Daughtrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick trying to control the position from guard on top but Daughtrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daughtrey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daughtrey is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Daughtrey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dick controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick goes for a double leg but Daughtrey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daughtrey continues to drive forward.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daughtrey sprawls well. Daughtrey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Daughtrey misses with a left hand
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daughtrey won't be happy with that.
Daughtrey throws Dick to one side and escapes!
Dick dodges the punch combination from Daughtrey.
A big left from Daughtrey misses.
Daughtrey scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Daughtrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daughtrey clinches with his opponent.
Daughtrey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daughtrey can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Dick jumps guard but Daughtrey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kevin Daughtrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.
Daughtrey stops a takedown attempt from Dick.
Daughtrey misses with some punches.
Dick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daughtrey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daughtrey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Daughtrey gets caught flat footed, as Dick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dick 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.
Daughtrey is trying to keep Dick in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws an elbow that misses. Daughtrey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dick's guard. Nice move by Daughtrey!
Dick 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.
Daughtrey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Daughtrey throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Daughtrey from controlling successfully.
Dick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daughtrey defends it easily.
Daughtrey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Daughtrey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Daughtrey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circling - Daughtrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dick misses with a takedown
and Daughtrey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daughtrey looks to land a right hand but Dick moved out of range.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daughtrey lands with a cross.
Daughtrey misses with a double jab
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daughtrey won't allow Dick to pass to mount.
Dick trying to control from half guard but Daughtrey is working away.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daughtrey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick wants to control from the top but Daughtrey keeps moving.
Dick throws an elbow that misses. Daughtrey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dick's guard. Nice move by Daughtrey!
Dick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daughtrey's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick stands and throws Daughtrey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dick trying to control the position but Daughtrey is working away.
Dick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dick tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dick trying to control the position but Daughtrey is working away.
Daughtrey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a strike aimed at the side of Daughtrey's head but Daughtrey avoids it well.
Dick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dick slows the pace down.
Dick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daughtrey to see if he's OK.
Dick staying calm.
Dick working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Dick stalls from top position.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Daughtrey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dick connects with a decent elbow.
Dick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dick trying to control the position but Daughtrey is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Dick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Dick!
A victorious Rick Dick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 174 p4p, 486 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 30 p4p, 78 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Original Nuttah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sin.
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tulikoura misses with a lunging right hand
and Sin counters with a left and a right that stings Tulikoura.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sin avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
Sin with a nice cross.
Sin misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tulikoura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tulikoura. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sin.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick.
Sin throws a big shot that misses.
Sin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sin.
Tulikoura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Tulikoura's knee but Tulikoura avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Sin misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Tulikoura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Tulikoura.
Sin tries a head kick but it misses.
Tulikoura misses with a looping left.
Sin throws a solid leg kick but Tulikoura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sin tries to land a leg kick but Tulikoura saw it coming and moves away.
Sin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Sin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Tulikoura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sin ducks right into an uppercut from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a series of punches but Sin avoids them all with ease.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Sin lands a nice looking body shot.
Tulikoura moves into range and clinches up with Sin.
Tulikoura pushes Sin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin gets through Tulikoura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tulikoura lands a hook that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Tulikoura is leaning against Sin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tulikoura tries to pull guard but Sin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura tries to circle away but Sin has him pinned against the cage.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Sin.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin digs a right hand into Tulikoura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tulikoura's gas tank.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura blocks a body shot from Sin.
Tulikoura letting Sin take a breather here.
Tulikoura tries to pull guard but Sin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Tulikoura controls his hands.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin blocking some punches.
Sin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sin misses with the head strike.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tulikoura throws a head punch that misses.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Sin manages to break the clinch.
Sin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range and Sin settles back down.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Sin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura closes the distance and clinches.
Sin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sin avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
Sin lands a head shot.
Sin throws a right hand that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a right hand to the body.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura moves to clinch but Sin breaks away
and Sin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a two punch combo.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Sin misses
and Tulikoura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sin tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
A nice side step and Tulikoura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tulikoura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sin rather than just go for the knockout.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tulikoura scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sin scores with a body shot.
Sin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Sin backs off Tulikoura throws a huge counter combo but Sin manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sin. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tulikoura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sin. Sin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tulikoura counters with a stiff right hand.
 Sin is rocked!
Sin moves out of range of the strikes.
Tulikoura walks into a left hand.
Sin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tulikoura feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sin sprawling to the canvas! Sin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tulikoura finish him?!
Oh Sin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura cracks a nice hook into Sin's ribs.
Sin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sin seems to have got his legs back now.
Tulikoura walks into a jab.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Sin lands.
Sin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tulikoura takes one to the chin there.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sin.
Tulikoura checks a leg kick nicely.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Sin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sin takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Sin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tulikoura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Tulikoura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sin sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tulikoura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sin throws out the jab.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Sin.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sin.
Sin connects with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sin - that will leave a mark!
Sin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Sin avoids it with no problem.
Sin throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura lands a nice hook to Sin's body. Sin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tulikoura to counter with a crisp jab.
Sin jabs Tulikoura right on the nose. Tulikoura blinks but takes it well.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tulikoura is able to avoid easily.
Tulikoura tries to counter with a clinch but Sin shakes him off and moves away.
Sin cracks Tulikoura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tulikoura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sin counters with a nice leg kick.
Sin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tulikoura counter with a right hand.
Sin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but Sin moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tulikoura's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tulikoura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sin throws the left hand but Tulikoura avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Sin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sin scores with a nice body kick.
Sin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tulikoura off the cage and back into range.
Sin throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Sin.
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Sin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tulikoura thinking.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sin lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sin.
Tulikoura misses with a kick to the body
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sin punishes Tulikoura's body with a nice straight punch.
Sin tries to score with a low kick but Tulikoura moves his leg out of the way.
Tulikoura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Sin.
Tulikoura tries to clinch but Sin is having none of it.
Tulikoura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tulikoura throws a shot to the body.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Sin.
Tulikoura takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tulikoura swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulikoura tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Tulikoura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sin lands a right hand.
Sin tries a body shot but Tulikoura blocks it.
Tulikoura gets control of Sin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tulikoura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tulikoura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sin defends well.
Sin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tulikoura keeping full guard, as Sin tries to pass.
Tulikoura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sin is pushing down on Tulikoura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tulikoura is fighting to maintain full guard but Sin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tulikoura has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tulikoura looking for submissions off his back.
Sin stalling.
Tulikoura tries to get to full guard but Sin has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tulikoura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sin pulls his head out easily.
Tulikoura is trying to maintain the position but Sin is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tulikoura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tulikoura manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sin 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!
During a confident post fight interview, Lee Sin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 368 p4p, 435 weight class) and Oskar Friman (ranked 51 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oskar Friman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Friman with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Friman with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade misses with a looping left.
Friman tries to clinch there but De Andrade circles away.
De Andrade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Friman misses with a takedown
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friman shoots in but no luck this time.
De Andrade lands a head kick. Friman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Friman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friman dodges the punch combination from De Andrade.
Friman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade drops Friman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Friman looks back up at him and smiles so De Andrade waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Friman is rocked!
Friman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Friman is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Andrade defends it well.
Friman moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Friman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Andrade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friman rushes De Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friman with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oskar Friman.
De Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Andrade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Friman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman throwing strikes but missing.
De Andrade is looking to stand up but Friman isn't so interested in that idea.
Friman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friman stops De Andrade from standing up.
Friman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Andrade is wriggling around but Friman manages to pass to half guard.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up but Friman is controlling him
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Friman connects with a nice short shot to De Andrade's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friman working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman stops De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Friman.
De Andrade is looking to escape.
Friman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Friman working the head and body with strikes.
De Andrade is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Andrade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Andrade pushes Friman off looking to stand but Friman dives back in and keeps control.
De Andrade is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
De Andrade tries to escape but Friman is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade defending against the ground and pound.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman controls the position from side control.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Andrade throws Friman to one side and escapes!
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Andrade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Friman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Friman.
Friman landing some decent shots from guard.
De Andrade wants to stand but Friman is controlling the position.
Friman is standing up over De Andrade. De Andrade looks to escape but Friman dives into side control.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Friman wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade prevents Friman from improving position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Andrade pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Andrade trying to remain calm as Friman controls from the top position.
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Friman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Friman is looking to take a break and control but De Andrade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Friman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Andrade sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Andrade some visible discomfort.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big right hand but De Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Friman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De Andrade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Friman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
Friman lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big right hand but De Andrade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Andrade throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Friman throws a right and a left that De Andrade avoids nicely.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Friman feints the counter takedown.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
De Andrade throws a body punch but Friman moves out of range.
Friman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a looping right.
Friman ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a straight left.
A combination from Friman does no damage.
De Andrade gets caught napping as Friman dives in and scores a takedown. De Andrade manages to retain guard.
De Andrade is looking to stand back up but Friman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by De Andrade.
Friman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Andrade taking some punishment here, with Friman in his half guard.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
De Andrade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Andrade's head.
Friman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Friman sits in half guard.
Friman prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
De Andrade is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
Friman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Friman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Andrade throws a hook but Friman avoids it easily.
De Andrade tries to bum rush Friman with a series of wild strikes but Friman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Friman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Friman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Friman throws an elbow but De Andrade slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Friman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman trying to control the action but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
De Andrade pushes Friman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Friman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Friman controlling from side mount.
Friman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Andrade some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Friman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
De Andrade taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Andrade is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Friman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
De Andrade tries to escape but Friman is in control.
Friman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Friman wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
Friman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Friman looks up at the clock and then as De Andrade takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Friman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
De Andrade is rocked!
Friman misses with the ground and pound.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Oh De Andrade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Oskar Friman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friman scoring with punches and elbows.
Friman is working De Andrade over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Friman working the ground and pound.
Friman throws a strike aimed at the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade avoids it well.
An elbow from Friman crashes against the mat.
De Andrade is not content to let Friman control the position.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Friman drags him back down.
Friman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
De Andrade seems a little lost for a moment, as Friman dominates the positioning.
Friman prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Friman cracks De Andrade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friman working the ground and pound.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
Friman trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
Friman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Friman is putting a hurting on De Andrade here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Friman is controlling him well.
Friman cracks De Andrade with a big elbow.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
Friman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friman working the ground and pound from side control.
Friman lands a nice forearm strike.
De Andrade explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskar Friman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Friman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskar Friman!
Our winner, Oskar Friman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 124 p4p, 191 weight class) and Bunt Jernit (ranked 14 p4p, 22 weight class). Sitsongrit comes to the cage accompanied by สามารถ พยัค#. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jernit's choice of entrance music: Sail - Awolnation. 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 Bunt Jernit 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Jernit 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.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Jernit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jernit clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jernit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Jernit's front leg but catches the back leg as Jernit tries to avoid it.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jernit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jernit slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jernit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Jernit tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Jernit misses.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jernit throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Jernit looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Bunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit cracks Jernit with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Jernit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Jernit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jernit cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Jernit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Jernit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Jernit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit catches Jernit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jernit is rocked!
Jernit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jernit is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Jernit takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Jernit controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Jernit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.
Jernit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A body shot lands from Jernit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jernit digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit lands an elbow just above Sitsongrit 's eye.
It looks like Petdee Sitsongrit has been cut.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jernit misses with some punches.
Jernit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Jernit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jernit scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Jernit's legs.
Bunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jernit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Jernit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Jernit takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Jernit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Jernit's head.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
A swing and a miss from Jernit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jernit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Jernit catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Jernit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jernit misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jernit tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jernit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jernit avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jernit.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jernit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jernit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jernit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Jernit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Bunt Jernit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jernit.
Jernit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Jernit misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jernit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jernit blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Jernit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jernit struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A low kick lands for Jernit.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Jernit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Jernit avoids it.
Jernit misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Jernit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Jernit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Jernit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Jernit throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jernit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jernit looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jernit connects with a leg kick.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Jernit with a good jab.
Jernit is looking to clinch.
Jernit jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Jernit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jernit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jernit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Jernit moved away.
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!
Jernit throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jernit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jernit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jernit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Jernit's front leg but catches the back leg as Jernit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jernit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jernit scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jernit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit cracks Jernit on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jernit falls backwards against the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes that drop Jernit to his knees. Sitsongrit keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jernit! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petdee Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Petdee Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miletich (ranked 221 p4p, 70 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 39 p4p, 14 weight class). Julio Regueiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Miletich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miletich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miletich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Miletich tries to move into range but Regueiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miletich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Regueiro.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miletich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Miletich defending well as Regueiro loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Regueiro catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miletich in his tracks.
Regueiro cracks Miletich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miletich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich moves forwards but Regueiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miletich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Regueiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miletich lands with a nice body kick.
Miletich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
Miletich scores with the left hand. Regueiro knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Miletich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Miletich's head but Miletich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Regueiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miletich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miletich scores with a jab.
Miletich throws a looping overhand right but Regueiro ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Regueiro catches Miletich right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Regueiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miletich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Regueiro's head backwards.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miletich can pounce on him.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miletich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Miletich counters with a nice uppercut.
Miletich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Regueiro.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Miletich with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Miletich misses the target.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Miletich tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Miletich lands with a straight right. Regueiro didn't see that one coming.
Miletich checks a leg kick.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miletich moves away.
Regueiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miletich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Regueiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miletich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Miletich checks it.
Regueiro misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Miletich misses its target.
Regueiro connects with a right hand. Miletich shakes it off.
Miletich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miletich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a hook.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miletich throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Miletich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miletich checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Regueiro.
Miletich misses with a straight left.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miletich throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Miletich does no damage.
Julio Regueiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Miletich should have avoided that one.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Miletich blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
A quick step to the side and Miletich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miletich misses with a looping left.
Regueiro tries to counter with a clinch but Miletich shakes him off and moves away.
Miletich walks into a stiff left hand from Regueiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Regueiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Regueiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro takes one on the button.
Miletich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Regueiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miletich misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro walks into a jab.
Regueiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miletich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Good shot there by Regueiro.
Miletich shoots in and drives through. Regueiro sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miletich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Regueiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Regueiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miletich dives in and grabs Regueiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Regueiro pushes down on Miletich's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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.
Miletich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Regueiro's sensitive parts.
Regueiro lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Miletich slips the punch.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
Regueiro lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Miletich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miletich throws an overhand right that lands on Regueiro's shoulder, as Regueiro tries to avoid the shot.
Miletich takes one on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miletich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Miletich ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Miletich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miletich moves away from the strike by Regueiro.
Miletich misses with a looping left.
Regueiro scores with a shot to the body.
Regueiro throws a combination. Miletich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miletich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miletich there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Miletich.
Regueiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miletich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miletich.
Miletich misses with a wild body shot.
Regueiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Miletich's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Miletich throws a leg kick but Regueiro moved away.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Regueiro lands a jab to Miletich's midsection.
Regueiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regueiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Regueiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miletich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut
and Miletich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Regueiro slips under a jab from Miletich.
Regueiro with a nice cross.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miletich manages to avoid it.
Miletich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Regueiro.
Miletich moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Miletich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Regueiro.
Miletich misses with a hook.
Miletich moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Regueiro scores with a leg kick.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Miletich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miletich looks to score with a jab to the body but Regueiro is just out of range.
Regueiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miletich circles away quickly and effectively.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro wants to slow Miletich down by chopping away at his legs.
Miletich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miletich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miletich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Regueiro is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Miletich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Regueiro lands a right hook to the body.
Regueiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miletich checks it well.
Regueiro throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Miletich.
Regueiro cracks Miletich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miletich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Regueiro as he checks the leg kick.
Miletich takes one to the side of the head.
Regueiro blocks a jab.
Regueiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Regueiro throws a shot from downtown. Miletich moves away and avoids it.
Miletich moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miletich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Regueiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Regueiro misses with a straight right.
Regueiro scores with a body shot.
Regueiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miletich avoids the body shot from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a body kick.
Regueiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miletich motions for Regueiro to come forward. Miletich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro tries to move into range but Miletich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miletich needs to keep his hands up - Regueiro had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miletich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
A little feinted left hand from Miletich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Miletich misses.
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Regueiro.
Regueiro ducks under a wild hook from Miletich.
Miletich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miletich connects with a looping right hand.
Regueiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miletich will feel that in the morning.
Nice cross by Miletich.
Regueiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Regueiro.
Miletich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Regueiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro throws a leg kick but Miletich moved away.
Regueiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Regueiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Regueiro throws out a loose jab but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miletich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Regueiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miletich throws a hook but Regueiro blocks it.
Regueiro jabs Miletich right on the nose. Miletich blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miletich.
Miletich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Miletich.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Regueiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Regueiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
letting Miletich counter with a right hand.
Regueiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miletich misses with an uppercut.
Regueiro connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich throws a big shot that misses.
Miletich takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Miletich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Regueiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miletich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Regueiro throws a low kick, looking for Miletich's leg but Miletich calmly moves out of range.
Regueiro misses with a few strikes there.
Regueiro throws an overhand right that lands on Miletich's shoulder, as Miletich tries to avoid the shot.
Miletich fakes the leg kick and cracks Regueiro in the body.
Miletich connects with a leg kick.
Jab by Regueiro.
Regueiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Regueiro.
A left lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a low kick.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Miletich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miletich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Regueiro throws a leg kick
and Miletich counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Miletich.
Mitch Miletich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Regueiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich throws a head punch that misses.
Miletich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miletich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Miletich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Regueiro moves away from the strike by Miletich.
Regueiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miletich with a body shot.
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miletich walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miletich throwing a counter right hand but Regueiro manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Miletich.
Regueiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Miletich.
A slapping leg kick lands for Regueiro.
Regueiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Regueiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miletich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Regueiro lands a lovely overhand right.
Regueiro swings for the body but Miletich moves out of range.
Miletich misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich misses the shot to the body.
Regueiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miletich.
Miletich shoots in but no luck this time.
Regueiro lands a jab to the nose.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miletich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regueiro is out of range.
Miletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regueiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Miletich.
A swing and a miss from Miletich.
Regueiro lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Regueiro. That's going to slow Miletich down.
Miletich misses with a leg kick
and Regueiro counters by clinching up.
Regueiro lands a nice uppercut.
Regueiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Regueiro breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regueiro scores with a nice head shot.
Julio Regueiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Regueiro lands with a good body shot.
Miletich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Regueiro looks to land a combination. Miletich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Regueiro with a hook.
Miletich ducks right into an uppercut from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a leg kick that knocks Miletich off balance momentarily.
Regueiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miletich throws a sloppy head kick and Regueiro moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Regueiro.
Regueiro digs a good hook to Miletich's body.
Regueiro connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Regueiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Regueiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miletich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Miletich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Regueiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Regueiro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Regueiro!
Julio Regueiro 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciprian Dinu (ranked 268 p4p, 161 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 42 p4p, 27 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ciprian Dinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Dinu tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dinu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dinu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Page manages to circle out of the way.
Dinu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinu.
The fighters circling - Page throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page digs a good hook to Dinu's body.
Page closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Page.
Page cracks Dinu with a nice body shot.
Dinu lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dinu scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ciprian Dinu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page lands with a light punch inside.
Dinu lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page blocking some punches.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
Page misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with the head strike.
Dinu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Dinu blocks an uppercut.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page is rocked!
Dinu is working Page over against the cage.
Dinu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dinu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Page.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Dinu controls the action.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinu is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dinu down to the mat. Dinu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Dinu ducks down to avoid it.
Dinu throwing a counter right hand but Page manages to avoid it.
Dinu pushes Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page misses with a body punch.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page wants a takedown.
Page tries to score a body lock takedown but Dinu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dinu throws a head punch that misses.
Page has Dinu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Dinu fails to land.
Dinu lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dinu presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page looks winded!
Dinu lands a body shot.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page wants a takedown.
Dinu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dinu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinu finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinu.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinu scores with a shot to the side of Page's head.
Page misses with a body punch.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dinu is working Page over against the cage.
Dinu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinu controls his hands.
Dinu prevents a body shot from Page.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow.
Dinu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dinu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Page is looking to clinch.
Dinu forces Page back against the cage and clinches.
Dinu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Dinu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Dinu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page looking for a takedown.
Dinu manages to break the clinch.
Dinu misses the shot to the body.
Page takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page drops his hands momentarily. Dinu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Page staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Page doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciprian Dinu!
Ciprian Dinu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 128 p4p, 29 weight class) and Sunray Spike (ranked 9 p4p, 1 weight class). Boagrius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Akkadian Empire . The crowd seem to be enjoying Spike's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Sunray Spike acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boagrius misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Spike counter with a right hand.
Boagrius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Spike counter with a right hand.
Boagrius throws a poor cross that misses
and Spike makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spike throws the left hand but Boagrius avoids the punch easily.
Boagrius throwing a counter right hand but Spike manages to avoid it.
Spike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spike slips a straight right by Boagrius.
Spike gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spike throws a good cross that connects.
Spike Throws a clean left jab. Spike Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Boagrius's chin! Boagrius crumbles to the ground and Spike follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Spike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sunray Spike!
After the fight, Sunray Spike 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 8 p4p, 61 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton 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.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton lands with a straight right. Bolleke didn't see that one coming.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Bolleke, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Bolleke against the cage but Bolleke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination.
Newton slips a straight right by Bolleke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Newton catches Bolleke right on the button with a cross.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton scores with the left hand. Bolleke knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Newton takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton shoots in but Bolleke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Newton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Nice straight punches there by Newton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newton.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Bolleke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton scores with a jab to the body.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolleke as he jumps to the side.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bolleke rather than just go for the knockout.
Newton misses with a takedown
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
Bolleke throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Newton misses.
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton advances position into side control!
Newton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bolleke has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newton but great work by Bolleke.
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton slips a straight right by Bolleke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
Bolleke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Newton. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke slips a jab from Newton.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton lands with a shot to the body.
Newton misses with a hook
enabling Bolleke to counter with a crisp jab.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton throws a good cross that connects.
Newton lunges at Bolleke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bolleke's hand.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newton lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newton throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
Newton staying out of range there.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Newton jabs at Bolleke's body.
Newton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolleke's guard.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolleke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolleke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is working for a kimura but Bolleke is defending it quite comfortably.
Bolleke is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bolleke is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton 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.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
Bolleke trying to control the position.
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton passes Bolleke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolleke is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke has Newton pulled in close to control his posture.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Bolleke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolleke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolleke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolleke!
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolleke off and has taken his back!
Bolleke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolleke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke lands a body shot.
A combination from Bolleke does no damage.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Newton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newton works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a right hand. Bolleke shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton cracks Bolleke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolleke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bolleke to the mat! Bolleke manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Newton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Newton trying to move into half guard but instead Bolleke has managed to sweep!
Bolleke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is in close to Newton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton has his foot on Bolleke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolleke works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke controlling from the top position.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolleke defends well.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Bolleke pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newton is trying to control but can't.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bolleke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Bolleke is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bolleke working Newton over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke had his way with Bill Newton in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Newton shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Newton slips a jab from Bolleke.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Bolleke sprawls well.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
A big left from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newton's head.
Newton misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton lands a jab to Bolleke's midsection.
A big right from Newton misses.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Newton's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton connects with a looping right hand.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Newton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Newton.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Newton manages to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke ducks right into an uppercut from Newton.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Newton knows he should have avoided that one.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolleke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Newton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newton scrambles back to his feet.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.
Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Newton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bolleke tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Newton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bolleke turns into him and now he's in Newton's guard.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Newton working for submissions but it's allowed Bolleke to get to half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bolleke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Thomas Bolleke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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