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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rutkowski (ranked 2833 p4p, 2873 weight class) and Kevin Dunkan (ranked 153 p4p, 156 weight class). Rutkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę - Presja. Daniel Rutkowski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Rutkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Dunkan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutkowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutkowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunkan is fending him off so far but Rutkowski persists. Nope, Dunkan circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutkowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Rutkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunkan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkan working some strikes from top position.
Rutkowski working a defensive guard here.
Dunkan cracks Rutkowski with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunkan is one step ahead there.
Dunkan wants to control from the top but Rutkowski keeps moving.
Dunkan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dunkan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dunkan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunkan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunkan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunkan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunkan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 Rutkowski is rocked!
Rutkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Rutkowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutkowski is trying to keep Dunkan in close.
Rutkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rutkowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutkowski, not yet.
Dunkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutkowski, not yet.
Dunkan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutkowski's head.
Rutkowski keeping moving, preventing Dunkan from controlling successfully.
Dunkan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunkan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dunkan is in close to Rutkowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunkan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunkan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutkowski's head.
Rutkowski trying to keep a closed guard but Dunkan is proving a slippery customer.
Rutkowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dunkan controls the pace.
Rutkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutkowski, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkan is working Rutkowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dunkan preventing the sweep.
Dunkan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunkan trying to control but Rutkowski is working from the bottom.
Dunkan won't allow Rutkowski to sweep him here.
Dunkan cracks Rutkowski with a solid left hand.
Dunkan lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunkan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunkan postures up and lands a big shot to Rutkowski's brow.
Rutkowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rutkowski tries to get out of the position.
Rutkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutkowski, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunkan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rutkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunkan is one step ahead there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Dunkan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rutkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutkowski pulls his head out easily.
Dunkan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rutkowski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunkan moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rutkowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Dunkan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rutkowski.
Dunkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutkowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunkan looking for a guillotine here but Rutkowski defends easily.
Dunkan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rutkowski landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunkan is trying to keep Rutkowski in close.
Dunkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dunkan keeping moving, preventing Rutkowski from controlling successfully.
Kevin Dunkan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rutkowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutkowski throwing strikes from guard but Dunkan blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rutkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunkan circles away.
Dunkan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutkowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dunkan is looking to control Rutkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunkan avoid being mounted?
Rutkowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rutkowski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dunkan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rutkowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Rutkowski!
Our winner, Daniel Rutkowski, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Kirby (ranked 5994 p4p, 2647 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 501 p4p, 280 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Kirby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirby.
Rex Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nogueira but Nogueira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kirby dives in for a single leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira sprawls well. Nogueira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Kirby getting side control.
Kirby prevents Nogueira from improving his position.
Nogueira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirby stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby cracks Nogueira with a solid left hand.
Nogueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Nogueira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirby lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirby 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.
Nogueira 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.
Kirby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirby working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nogueira's head.
 Nogueira is rocked!
Kirby gets to his feet and stands over Nogueira, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Nogueira felt that one! Kirby unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Nogueira from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Kirby!
A less than humble Rex Kirby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandrew Song (ranked 3973 p4p, 3410 weight class) and Quinton Flynn (ranked 444 p4p, 386 weight class). Song's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Smiths-How Soon Is Now?. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandrew Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Song stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Song tries to counter with a takedown but Flynn is quick to defend against it.
Song throws a leg kick but Flynn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Song tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Flynn.
Flynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Flynn.
Flynn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Flynn misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Song's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flynn. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song throws a big shot that misses.
Flynn misses the shot to the body.
Song connects with a jab.
Flynn connects with a body shot that sends Song's belly button to the back.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Flynn digs a good body shot into Song's ribs.
Flynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinton Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flynn stuns Song with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song throws a push kick but Flynn slaps the foot to one side.
Song fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flynn avoids it really well and circles away.
Flynn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Song rather than just go for the knockout.
Flynn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn blocks a low kick nicely.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Flynn misses the shot to the body.
Song half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Flynn.
Flynn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Flynn takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Flynn as he checks the leg kick.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Song is breathing heavily.
Flynn misses the shot to the body.
Song throws a solid leg kick but Flynn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Song.
Flynn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Flynn duly obliges.
Flynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flynn tests Song's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flynn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Song at a distance.
Flynn cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
Flynn scores with a hook to the body. Song takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flynn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Song takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flynn lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
Song is rocked!
 It looks like Alexandrew Song has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flynn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Oh Song is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flynn throws a shot to the body.
Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Flynn lands a nice looking body shot.
Flynn drops Song with a straight right hand, right on the button! Flynn follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Flynn!
After winning the bout, Quinton Flynn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lewis (ranked 2159 p4p, 2390 weight class) and Loki Mills (ranked 264 p4p, 296 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Slippin. Kyle Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loki Mills!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mills's guard.
Mills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Mills is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mills looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mills working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills trying to control the position.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mills being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewis defends well.
Lewis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
Mills working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mills working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis landing some decent shots from guard.
Mills working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lewis has passed into half guard!
Lewis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mills looking for submissions off his back.
Lewis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but Mills defending well.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
Lewis wants to free his trapped foot but Mills is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Mills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mills with the active half guard here but Lewis passes nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Mills's face as Lewis controls the position.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mills manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mills tries to get to full guard but Lewis has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Mills misses.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Mills.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mills paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mills misses with the combination.
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mills looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lewis taking a breather here.
Mills manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lewis's best efforts.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills actively working from the bottom here.
Mills has hold of Lewis's hands but Lewis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Mills defends it.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mills!
Lewis content just to control the position here.
Mills tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
Lewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
Mills can't escape the position.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mills tries to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Mills is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lewis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to get to half guard.
Mills in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mills tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
Lewis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewis prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
Lewis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mills?
Mills is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mills is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Mills really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lewis content just to control the position here.
Mills is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the head.
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Lewis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Kyle Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills slips a straight right by Lewis.
Mills smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mills moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Mills stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewis dodges the punch combination from Mills.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Lewis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Mills.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills fails to pull guard.
Mills tries to pull guard but Lewis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lewis is pushing Mills up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mills tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kyle Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Mills.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mills is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mills is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lewis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mills trying to remain calm as Lewis controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mills taking a bit of punishment here - Lewis scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Mills tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewis landing strikes.
Lewis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mills will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lewis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mills!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis avoids the attempt from Mills to control.
Lewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
Lewis avoids the attempt from Mills to control.
Lewis working Mills over with strikes here.
Mills can't escape the position.
Lewis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mills throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Mills from getting the reversal.
Lewis controlling his opponent.
Lewis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lewis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lewis with shots to the head and body - Mills looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills tries to reverse the position but Lewis maintains control.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Lewis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lewis!
Kyle Lewis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wood (ranked 1287 p4p, 3875 weight class) and Muamer Tomovic (ranked 157 p4p, 356 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotyze. Danny Wood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Muamer Tomovic's chin.
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4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muamer Tomovic!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tomovic.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tomovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood throws a series of punches but Tomovic moves out of range.
Wood scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Tomovic does no damage.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomovic.
Wood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tomovic is rocked!
 It looks like Muamer Tomovic has been cut.
Wood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tomovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Wood finish him?
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!
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tomovic backs away from a small jab... but Wood lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tomovic crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Wood with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Danny Wood!
After the fight, Danny Wood 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bawang (ranked 2702 p4p, 1677 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 148 p4p, 97 weight class). Bokhchuud is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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146
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bawang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawang connects with a jab.
Bokhchuud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bokhchuud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bawang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bawang moves into the clinch.
Bawang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bawang regains guard.
Bokhchuud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bokhchuud pushes down on Bawang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bawang taking some punishment here, with Bokhchuud in his half guard.
Bokhchuud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bokhchuud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bokhchuud prevents Bawang from standing back up.
Bokhchuud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bokhchuud not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bawang tries to clinch up but Bokhchuud circles away and keeps his distance.
Bokhchuud is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bawang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bokhchuud decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bawang scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bokhchuud manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud content just to control the position here.
Bokhchuud scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bokhchuud is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bokhchuud extends the arm and Bawang is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud gave a mention to na in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Boy Bawang was interviewed post fight and said 'tang ina nyo lahat!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 1224 p4p, 2318 weight class) and Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit (ranked 141 p4p, 254 weight class). Sitsongrit has chosen URSO O INVENC�VE as his entrance music. Timo Bader has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Bader finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Bader throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Bader misses.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Bader moves out of range.
Sitsongrit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bader cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Bader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Bader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bader lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sitsongrit backs up against the cage.
Bader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Bader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a few strikes there.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit goes for a double leg but Bader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bader continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Bader circles away easily
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timo Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tun Tun Kho Sitsongrit.
Bader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Bader.
Jab from Bader.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Bader circles away easily
and Bader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Bader finish him?
Timo Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Bader connects with a single shot there.
Bader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Bader.
Bader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown but Bader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bader as he jumps to the side.
Bader looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bader is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Bader's head but Bader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit shoots in but Bader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bader misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bader back to the cage. Sitsongrit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sitsongrit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bader to counter with a crisp jab.
Bader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Bader wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bader prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Bader tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Bader.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bader.
A little feinted left hand from Bader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bader drops Sitsongrit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sitsongrit looks back up at him and smiles so Bader waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sitsongrit or perhaps it was just good defense by Bader, which made it look bad.
Bader Throws a clean left jab. Bader Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Sitsongrit's chin! Sitsongrit crumbles to the ground and Bader follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Bader!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timo Bader!
A relieved looking Timo Bader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 2700 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 285 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nathan Leal enters the cage!
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258
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275
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Othrguy connects with a looping right hand.
Othrguy fails to land with a series of punches.
Leal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Othrguy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy stalks Leal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leal's face. Leal staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been hearing reports that Othrguy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Othrguy misses the target.
Othrguy loads up on a big right hand but Leal slips the punch.
Leal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Othrguy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Othrguy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Leal tries to counter it with a takedown but Othrguy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leal walks into a stiff left hand from Othrguy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Othrguy looks to throw the jab but Leal is out of range.
Leal feints the counter takedown.
Othrguy throws a one two combo.
Leal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Othrguy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Othrguy throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy wants to pass the guard but Leal is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Othrguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Othrguy wants to pass the guard but Leal is keeping the position.
Othrguy trying to control the position from guard on top but Leal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Othrguy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Leal has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Othrguy manages to get his head free but now Leal has transitioned to an armbar! Othrguy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Leal! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Leal!
An out of breath Nathan Leal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Urwifs Othrguy stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was cheated'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Doms (ranked 1225 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 142 p4p, 194 weight class). The key to victory for Frankie Doms has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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167
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie Doms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jempsa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doms.
Doms throws the kick towards the body but Jempsa avoids it.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Doms throws a quick counter head kick but Jempsa was just out of range.
Doms defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Doms connects with a solid leg kick.
Doms tries to land a body kick
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doms manages to get to full guard.
Doms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doms wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doms wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doms is looking to stand up but Jempsa isn't so interested in that idea.
Doms working for submissions but it's allowed Jempsa to get to half guard.
Jempsa stalling.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Doms looking for submissions off his back.
Doms is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Doms's head.
Doms actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Doms is working from the bottom.
Doms is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
Jempsa prevents Doms from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Doms has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doms looking for submissions off his back.
Doms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doms taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Doms wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to free his trapped foot but Doms is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doms wants to get back to his feet.
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. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Doms's temple.
Doms regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jempsa postures up and lands a big shot to Doms's brow.
Doms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doms is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doms lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Doms scores with a head kick.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jempsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doms scores with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Doms as Jempsa shoots in.
Doms motions for Jempsa to come forward. Doms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doms tries to land a front kick but Jempsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Doms as Jempsa shoots in.
Frankie Doms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doms thows a body kick. Jempsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Doms slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doms's half guard.
Doms gets back to full guard.
Doms wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Doms has an active guard here but Jempsa has managed to pass into half guard.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Doms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doms manages to get to full guard.
Doms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is in close to Doms's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa cracks Doms with a solid left hand.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doms is looking for a triangle but Jempsa pushes his legs off easily.
Doms throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jempsa uses it to pass to side control.
Doms takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doms tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position.
Jempsa moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Doms is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Doms working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Doms is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount.
Doms's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jempsa cracks Doms with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Doms is squirming around nicely.
Doms can't escape the position.
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doms hang on?
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Doms is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doms?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Doms tenderised Jempsa's leg. Jempsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Doms.
Doms is looking to land body kicks.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doms throws a front kick that sends Jempsa stumbling back into the cage.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doms circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doms scores with a nice body kick.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Doms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Frankie Doms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Doms stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doms throws a lazy head kick
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doms!
Jempsa landing a few strikes.
Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Doms to see if he's OK.
Jempsa grinds an elbow into Doms's temple.
Doms is looking to reverse the position.
Jempsa grinds an elbow into Doms's temple.
Doms is trying to get back to half guard.
Doms wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Doms is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa works to advance to full mount. Doms defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doms looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doms is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doms is trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jempsa cracks Doms with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jempsa prevents Doms from getting the reversal.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Jempsa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Doms tries to hold on but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Doms keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Doms but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Doms is rocked!
Doms tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Doms can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doms throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jempsa. What's that going to do exactly?
Doms is working to get back to half guard.
Doms slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jempsa wants to take a breather but Doms is having none of it.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Doms's head.
Frankie Doms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doms with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Doms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doms is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Doms punching from the bottom.
Doms is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doms seems to have got his legs back now.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doms keeps working.
Ground and pound from Jempsa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 600 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 37 p4p, 60 weight class). Kiril Bohizdar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohizdar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.
Bohizdar prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
Bohizdar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bohizdar prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
Bohizdar passes Steele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bohizdar is looking for a kimura here.
Bohizdar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bohizdar prevents Steele from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bohizdar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Steele defend it? Bohizdar steps over the head and cranks it - Steele is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bohizdar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiril Bohizdar!
Kiril Bohizdar retains his bantamweight title!
Kiril Bohizdar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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