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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kozlovski (ranked 6863 p4p, 7393 weight class) and Ryo Hazuki (ranked 515 p4p, 534 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Kozlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Hazuki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlovski scores with a nice strike.
Hazuki avoids the head kick by Kozlovski.
Hazuki feints the counter takedown.
Kozlovski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hazuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Kozlovski, which made it look bad.
Kozlovski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kozlovski but Kozlovski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Kozlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlovski scores with a hook.
 Hazuki is rocked!
Kozlovski throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hazuki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kozlovski stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Kozlovski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 7300 p4p, 7318 weight class) and Skippy McFarland (ranked 645 p4p, 647 weight class). Grey Ape had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skippy McFarland!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, 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!
McFarland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
Ape misses with a body kick.
McFarland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McFarland misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFarland lands a jab.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs.
Ape is looking to slow McFarland down with leg kicks.
Grey Ape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape throws a right and a left that McFarland avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Ape.
Ape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McFarland connects with a right hand. Ape shakes it off.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
As McFarland backs away, Ape returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McFarland misses the shot to the body.
Ape feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
McFarland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ape defends it nicely.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape is looking to chop away at McFarland's legs.
McFarland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
McFarland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McFarland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFarland connects with a jab.
Ape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFarland momentarily.
McFarland throws a series of strikes that have Ape backpedaling.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
McFarland throws out a counter right but Ape avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Ape.
A nice leg kick from Ape, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Ape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarland shoots in for a double leg but Ape sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from McFarland.
Ape cracks McFarland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McFarland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ape can pounce on him.
McFarland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape with the inside leg kick.
McFarland dips to his left and cracks Ape with an uppercut!
McFarland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ape to score with a decent uppercut.
McFarland throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
McFarland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ape pushes McFarland up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland misses with the head strike.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
McFarland trying to control the position but instead, Ape has worked for underhooks and has pushed McFarland into the cage.
Ape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFarland.
It seemed like McFarland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ape.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ape.
Ape throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarland thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFarland misses with the combination.
Ape motions for McFarland to come forward. Ape throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ape lands a really nice looking cross but McFarland seems unphased.
McFarland looks to land a combination but Ape avoids it well.
Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage.
McFarland has Ape pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ape manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skippy McFarland.
Ape lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFarland backwards.
Ape controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grey Ape dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ape tried to score with a low kick but McFarland checks it.
Nice jab there from Ape.
McFarland scores with a three punch combo!
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McFarland checks a leg kick.
Donk. McFarland catches Ape right on the button with a cross.
McFarland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ape.
McFarland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFarland there as he acknowledges the shot.
McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McFarland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Ape misses.
Ape lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape is looking to clinch but McFarland is avoiding it.
Ape throws out a powerful jab.
Ape slips a straight right by McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
McFarland throws the left hand but Ape avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape takes one to the side of the head.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
Ape fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ape lands a nice looking kick to the body. McFarland takes a step back to recover.
Ape uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McFarland.
McFarland with a jab.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
Ape lands a jab.
McFarland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape closes the distance and pushes McFarland back into the cage.
Ape lands a body punch.
Ape displaying some good clinch control by pressing McFarland up against the cage.
The referee calls for McFarland to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape lands a left hand.
Ape tries to throw a body punch but McFarland avoids it by throwing Ape back against the cage.
McFarland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFarland misses with the head strike.
Ape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFarland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Ape is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.
Ape clinches up with McFarland and pushes him back against the cage.
Ape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as McFarland controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McFarland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ape blocks it with crossed arms.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFarland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - McFarland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape misses with a looping left.
McFarland cracks Ape with a good jab.
McFarland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ape moves away.
Ape displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFarland throws out the jab.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFarland can do to turn this around?
McFarland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFarland on the side of the head.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Ape chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ape throws a leg kick but McFarland moved away.
McFarland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
McFarland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape tries to clinch
and McFarland counters with a left and a right that stings Ape.
Ape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely.
McFarland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ape.
Ape wants to land a leg kick but McFarland is out of range.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
McFarland checks a low kick from Ape.
Ape slips a straight right by McFarland.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape connects with an inside leg kick.
McFarland throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McFarland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
Ape lands a head shot.
Ape misses with a low kick as McFarland jumps back.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Ape slips a jab and a cross from McFarland.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but McFarland avoided it.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFarland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFarland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland.
Ape lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFarland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McFarland throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape counters with a nice leg kick.
Ape scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland lands with a shot to the body.
Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFarland defending well as Ape loads up on a big left hand.
Ape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McFarland. That did some damage!
Ape throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ape lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ape throws a low kick, looking for McFarland's leg but McFarland calmly moves out of range.
As Ape backs off McFarland throws a huge counter combo but Ape manages to avoid it all.
McFarland swinging wildly here.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but McFarland pushes him off.
McFarland throws a one two combo.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ape ducks under a wild hook from McFarland.
Ape throws a leg kick which misses McFarland's front leg but catches the back leg as McFarland tries to avoid it.
Ape misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ape moves away from the strike by McFarland.
Ape lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFarland checks a leg kick nicely.
Ape throws out a leg kick but McFarland moves out of range and Ape only half commits.
McFarland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ape counters with a low kick, right behind McFarland 's knee.
Ape turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McFarland checks the leg kick.
McFarland clobbers Ape with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
You can see that McFarland has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A jab from McFarland misses.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFarland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ape fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFarland.
McFarland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws a leg kick
and McFarland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by McFarland as he checks the leg kick.
Ape lands a nice leg kick that just misses McFarland's sensitive parts.
Ape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from McFarland.
McFarland misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ape rushes McFarland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFarland swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Skippy McFarland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarland misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFarland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McFarland taking a breather.
Ape being controlled against the cage.
McFarland tries a body shot but Ape blocks it.
McFarland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
Ape is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grey Ape.
Well Ape 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Grey Ape 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hunt (ranked 25350 p4p, 23956 weight class) and Kooz Wahrr (ranked 213 p4p, 219 weight class). Wahrr has chosen Zombie by The Cranberries as his entrance music. 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 Kooz Wahrr 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kooz Wahrr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wahrr. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Wahrr ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Wahrr misses the shot to the body.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wahrr to score with a decent uppercut.
Wahrr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kooz Wahrr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahrr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Wahrr tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wahrr avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Wahrr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wahrr clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Wahrr pulls guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Wahrr is keeping the position.
Wahrr pushes a forearm under Hunt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hunt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kooz Wahrr!
A victorious Kooz Wahrr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gil MacPain (ranked 25029 p4p, 24823 weight class) and Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 98 p4p, 211 weight class). Utred Kinghtfall will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gil MacPain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Utred Kinghtfall!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, 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!
Kinghtfall steps into range and cracks MacPain with a monster punch that buckles his knees! MacPain flops backwards and Kinghtfall dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Gil MacPain has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinghtfall controlling from the top position.
Kinghtfall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 MacPain is rocked!
Kinghtfall drops back looking for a leg! MacPain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacPain manages to kick Kinghtfall off! Kinghtfall jumps back into MacPain's guard.
Oh MacPain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kinghtfall stands up over MacPain, holding on to his feet. Kinghtfall throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! MacPain is out cold! Kinghtfall lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Utred Kinghtfall!
A very excited looking Utred Kinghtfall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirasov Goatov (ranked 25537 p4p, 25732 weight class) and Mujtaba Mian (ranked 108 p4p, 215 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirasov Goatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mujtaba Mian!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mian misses with a two punch combination.
Mian throws a series of punches but Goatov moves out of range.
Goatov ducks under a wild hook from Mian.
Goatov tries to bum rush Mian with a series of wild strikes but Mian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Goatov backs off Mian throws a huge counter combo but Goatov manages to avoid it all.
Goatov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mian counters with a two punch combo.
Goatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goatov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mian throws a series of punches but Goatov moves out of range.
Goatov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goatov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goatov jabs Mian right on the nose. Mian blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goatov misses with a two punch combination.
Mian misses with a double jab.
Goatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mian scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Mirasov Goatov has been cut.
Mian catches Goatov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Goatov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mujtaba Mian!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Thompson (ranked 6225 p4p, 6005 weight class) and Zaga Zillionaire (ranked 193 p4p, 188 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alex Thompson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alex Thompson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaga Zillionaire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zillionaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaga Zillionaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zillionaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Zillionaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Zillionaire throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zillionaire sprawls and moves away.
Zillionaire cracks Thompson with an open hand slap.
Zillionaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zillionaire misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zillionaire, as that shot connected.
Zillionaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zillionaire with a jab.
Thompson is rocked!
Zillionaire lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Thompson head around and knocks him out cold! Zillionaire hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zaga Zillionaire!
Our winner, Zaga Zillionaire, 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 Fathy Ahmad (ranked 24308 p4p, 24467 weight class) and Adrian Arellano (ranked 587 p4p, 561 weight class). Fathy Ahmad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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 7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fathy Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Arellano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahmad moves away from the strike by Arellano.
Arellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
Arellano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahmad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmad.
Arellano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahmad takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Ahmad.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arellano thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ahmad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arellano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arellano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arellano thinking.
Arellano throws a hook to the side of Ahmad's head but Ahmad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arellano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Arellano moves out of range.
Ahmad digs a good body shot into Arellano's ribs.
Arellano throws a right hand that Ahmad ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmad also avoids with ease.
Arellano throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arellano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arellano digs a good body shot into Ahmad's ribs.
Arellano throws a right hand that Ahmad ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmad also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Arellano misses the target.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Arellano.
Ahmad connects with a right hand. Arellano shakes it off.
Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arellano.
Arellano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Ahmad scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Arellano. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arellano looks to land a combination. Ahmad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arellano. Ahmad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahmad moves out of range as Arellano strikes.
Arellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arellano throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arellano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arellano throws a big shot that misses.
Ahmad slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmad misses its target.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Arellano misses.
Ahmad lunges at Arellano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arellano's hand.
Arellano throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Arellano throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahmad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arellano throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Arellano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahmad connects with a body shot that sends Arellano's belly button to the back.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arellano.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arellano circles away quickly and effectively.
Arellano misses with a straight left.
As Arellano tries to get set, Ahmad tries to push him back and clinch up but Arellano manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahmad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arellano misses with a series of wild punches.
Arellano missing with a left hand there. Ahmad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahmad. That snapped Arellano's head back.
Arellano misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ahmad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arellano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahmad lands a right hook to the body.
Ahmad is looking to wear down Arellano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahmad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arellano circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmad throws a hook but Arellano avoids it easily.
Ahmad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahmad lands a nice looking body shot.
Arellano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahmad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ahmad.
Arellano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahmad circles away quickly and effectively.
Arellano lands with a right hand.
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 Fathy Ahmad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Ahmad does it's job there.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Arellano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arellano slips a jab and a cross from Ahmad.
Arellano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahmad.
Arellano throws a shot from downtown. Ahmad moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Ahmad there.
Arellano throws a shot from downtown. Ahmad moves away and avoids it.
Arellano misses with a looping right.
Arellano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
Arellano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahmad.
A little jabbing left from Arellano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arellano. Arellano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arellano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arellano misses with a shot to the body
and Ahmad counters with a left and a right that stings Arellano.
Fathy Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arellano misses with an uppercut.
Arellano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arellano throws a shot to the body.
Ahmad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad slips a jab from Arellano.
Ahmad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adrian Arellano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmad moves out of range of the strikes.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Arellano misses the target.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Arellano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Arellano misses with a jab to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arellano thinking.
Arellano swinging wildly here.
As Arellano looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Arellano just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arellano digs a good body shot into Ahmad's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arellano sizes up Ahmad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Arellano.
It looked like Ahmad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arellano.
Ahmad jabs Arellano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Arellano misses its intended target.
Arellano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahmad scores with a nice head shot.
Ahmad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arellano finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahmad's head.
Arellano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arellano throws a looping overhand right but Ahmad ducks down to avoid it.
Ahmad throwing a counter right hand but Arellano manages to avoid it.
Arellano throws a right hand that misses
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Arellano.
Ahmad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arellano sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad lands with a nice body punch.
Arellano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Arellano.
Arellano misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Arellano.
A punch combination from Ahmad misses.
The crowd cheers as Ahmad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arellano doesn't seem phased though.
Arellano misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Arellano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arellano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Arellano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
It looked like Ahmad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut. Arellano saw that one coming.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Arellano avoids them all with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arellano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahmad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahmad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahmad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arellano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arellano.
Arellano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arellano is breathing heavily.
Arellano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Arellano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahmad.
Ahmad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fathy Ahmad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Arellano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahmad circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmad is looking for a counter combo.
Arellano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahmad throws a series of strikes that have Arellano backpedaling.
Arellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Arellano throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a left to the body.
Ahmad lands with a right hand.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahmad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahmad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Ahmad.
Arellano throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arellano thinking.
Arellano lands an overhand right.
Ahmad lands a body shot.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Arellano moves out of range.
Ahmad thuds a left hand into Arellano's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arellano just misses with a punch to the body.
Arellano lands a nice shot that snaps Ahmad's head back.
Arellano throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Arellano throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arellano misses with a body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahmad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arellano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arellano misses with a looping right.
Ahmad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arellano.
Ahmad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arellano throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arellano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arellano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad works over Arellano's head and body with a nice combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arellano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahmad has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arellano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Arellano misses.
Arellano misses with a double jab
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arellano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arellano throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arellano throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahmad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arellano misses with an uppercut. Ahmad saw that one coming.
Arellano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahmad on the side of the head.
Ahmad tests Arellano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arellano misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arellano misses with a wild body shot.
Arellano throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Ahmad both land. Nice combination.
Arellano loads up on a big right hand but Ahmad slips the punch.
Ahmad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arellano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arellano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Arellano avoids them all with ease.
Arellano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahmad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arellano doesn't seem bothered though.
Arellano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Arellano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahmad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahmad duly obliges.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Arellano. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.
Arellano swings for the body but Ahmad moves out of range.
Arellano throws a lazy right hand but Ahmad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arellano throws a series of punches but Ahmad moves out of range.
Arellano swings widly with a right hand
and Arellano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arellano throws a hook but Ahmad blocks it.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arellano swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arellano lands with a nice body punch.
Adrian Arellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fathy Ahmad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahmad feints a jab promting Arellano to slip. Ahmad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arellano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmad 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fathy Ahmad!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Boy (ranked 5183 p4p, 6676 weight class) and Tarik Kongo (ranked 68 p4p, 198 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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250
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarik Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kongo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Baby Boy has been cut.
Boy wants to stay close but Kongo steps back to make room for something. Boy seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Kongo and Boy drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tarik Kongo!
Tarik Kongo 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.
In defeat, Baby Boy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hello guys I hope you enjoy the fight even tho I didn't win the fight but still I'm happy to give my all in this performance and I promise every fight I'll jump into I'll be prepared win or lose just to give you all the best show . Tonight I came up short my opponent is tough he's very smart he know'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 2751 p4p, 24096 weight class) and Jack Spam (ranked 308 p4p, 617 weight class). The key to victory for Tatsuya Kimura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Spam!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Spam shoots in.
Spam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Spam is now in Kimura's guard.
Spam looking to pass the guard.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Spam from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Spam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam advances to half guard.
Kimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spam on the ground.
Spam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kimura is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Spam!
Jack Spam thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Muhapuro (ranked 617 p4p, 664 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 87 p4p, 95 weight class). River comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Muhapuro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws the kick towards the body but Muhapuro avoids it.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muhapuro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
River misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muhapuro's elbow.
Muhapuro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
River blocks a body shot from Muhapuro.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from River.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
River swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Muhapuro.
A telegraphed right hand from Muhapuro misses the target.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Muhapuro.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muhapuro with a body shot.
Muhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Muhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocking some punches.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks an uppercut.
River wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River letting Muhapuro take a breather here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Muhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River misses with a body punch.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhapuro works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Muhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Muhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing River up against the cage.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muhapuro misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
River lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro stalling in the clinch.
River has picked Muhapuro up - he's going for a ride! River dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Muhapuro has one foot on River's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Muhapuro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muhapuro throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River is looking to chop away at Muhapuro's legs.
Muhapuro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River misses with a body kick.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro digs a good hook to River's body.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards.
River moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from River.
Muhapuro gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muhapuro is working River over against the cage.
Muhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muhapuro.
A short left from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Muhapuro tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro lands a body punch in the clinch.
River looks winded!
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Muhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Muhapuro avoids the head kick by River.
Muhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Muhapuro lands a lovely overhand right.
Muhapuro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Muhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
letting River counter with a right hand.
Paul Muhapuro is winning the standup battle so far.
Muhapuro connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muhapuro's sensitive parts.
That kick from River tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muhapuro.
And Muhapuro counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro walks into a jab.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looks to land a right hand but Muhapuro moved out of range.
Muhapuro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro with a hook.
River throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses with a leg kick.
As River backs away, Muhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River thuds his right hand into Muhapuro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro checks a low kick from River.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro misses the shot to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River avoids a kick to the body.
River tries to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the body from Muhapuro misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a nice body kick.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muhapuro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro fails with an attempt to clinch.
River tries to clinch but Muhapuro is having none of it.
Muhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Muhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
River is trying to counter with his kicks.
River gets the takedown into side control.
River in side control, throwing shots but Muhapuro defends.
What's Muhapuro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Muhapuro is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muhapuro can't do much from the bottom here.
River prevents Muhapuro from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Muhapuro sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muhapuro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muhapuro throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River lands with a good body shot.
Muhapuro throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Muhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muhapuro tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muhapuro throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a hook. Muhapuro ducked under it nicely.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro throws a nice outside leg kick.
River lands with a slapping head kick.
Muhapuro misses the jab.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muhapuro wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Muhapuro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body kick.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muhapuro throws out the jab.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Muhapuro 's knee.
River misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
River blocks a head kick by Muhapuro.
River cracks a nice hook into Muhapuro's ribs.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River slips a straight right by Muhapuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muhapuro scores with a jab.
River misses with a head kick.
Muhapuro throws a wild body kick that River sees coming a mile off.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River pulls Muhapuro into guard.
Muhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
River throws his legs up looking for a submission but Muhapuro uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to regain half guard here but Muhapuro keeps moving and retains side control.
River wants to control but Muhapuro postures up.
River tries to buck Muhapuro off but Muhapuro is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River stops Muhapuro from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Muhapuro scores with a punch to the head.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muhapuro scores with a decent looking hook.
Muhapuro clinches up against the cage.
River tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
Come on Muhapuro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Muhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muhapuro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Muhapuro just leaning against River, taking a breather.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body shot.
River is working Muhapuro over against the cage.
A short left from River.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Muhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
River lands a right hand.
Paul Muhapuro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muhapuro after a bit of a struggle.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Muhapuro stalling the fight.
Muhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Muhapuro lands with a right to the head.
River breaks the clinch.
River dips to his left and cracks Muhapuro with an uppercut!
River misses with a body kick.
Muhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River wants to counter with a clinch but Muhapuro pushes him away.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muhapuro's sensitive parts.
Muhapuro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro misses with a left hand
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River tries to score a body lock takedown but Muhapuro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muhapuro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Muhapuro.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Muhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of River backwards.
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!
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muhapuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick River.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from River.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Muhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
River moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muhapuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
Muhapuro takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
River lands with a nice body punch.
River blocks a jab.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muhapuro thows a leg kick but River checks it
and River counters with a body kick that stops Muhapuro in his tracks momentarily.
Muhapuro lands the left hand.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River defending well as Muhapuro loads up on a big left hand.
Muhapuro lands with a right hand.
Muhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from River tenderised Muhapuro's leg. Muhapuro is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Muhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from River.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muhapuro thinking.
Muhapuro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Muhapuro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good leg kick by River.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River lands with a hook. Muhapuro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River moves away from the strike by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patrick River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River goes for a double leg but Muhapuro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muhapuro continues to drive forward.
Muhapuro lands with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
Muhapuro closes the distance and pushes River back into the cage.
Muhapuro is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Muhapuro into the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muhapuro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
River tries to work over Muhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Muhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Muhapuro looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muhapuro tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Muhapuro can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River blocking some punches.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Muhapuro controls the action.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from River.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Muhapuro tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Muhapuro back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick River.
Well Muhapuro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Paul Muhapuro retains his middleweight title!
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