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Checkmate Championship 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abunazir Kindzal (ranked 24315 p4p, 24488 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 557 p4p, 537 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abunazir Kindzal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kindzal.
Kindzal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kindzal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kindzal moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Kowalski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kindzal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kindzal.
Kindzal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kowalski throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
Kowalski gets caught flat footed, as Kindzal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindzal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to hit a sweep here but Kindzal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kowalski there!
Kindzal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kindzal is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kindzal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski instigates a clinch.
Kowalski prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Kindzal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kowalski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindzal goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kowalski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Kindzal back into the cage.
Kindzal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kowalski up against the cage.
Kindzal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal breaks the clinch.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kindzal.
Kindzal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kindzal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kowalski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Kowalski tries to get set, Kindzal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kowalski manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck for Kindzal with that takedown attempt.
Kindzal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal doesn't manage to clinch there - Kowalski circles away.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kindzal.
Kindzal lands a head kick!
Kindzal is breathing heavily.
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws a right hand that Kindzal ducks under and follows up with a left that Kindzal also avoids with ease.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kindzal throws a leg kick but Kowalski sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Kindzal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalski misses with a double jab.
Kowalski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalski wants it to stay on the feet.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown attempt from Kindzal. Kindzal gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kowalski! But no joy.
Kindzal gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Kindzal breaks the clinch.
Abunazir Kindzal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kindzal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Kindzal against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski tries to work over Kindzal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kindzal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kindzal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kindzal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kindzal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindzal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Kindzal from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kowalski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kindzal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kindzal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kowalski regains guard.
Kowalski pushes Kindzal off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski clinches up with Kindzal and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kindzal blocks it with crossed arms.
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski throws a nice looking combination but Kindzal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalski clinches.
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Jan Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kindzal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalski defends well and Kindzal ends up having to push Kowalski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kowalski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kindzal scores with a head kick.
Kowalski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kowalski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kindzal, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kindzal wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kowalski as he avoids it easily.
As Kindzal backs off Kowalski throws a huge counter combo but Kindzal manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Kindzal in a clinch.
Kindzal manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
Kindzal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Kindzal up against the cage.
Kowalski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kindzal's elbow.
Kindzal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kowalski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kindzal is defended easily by Kowalski.
Kowalski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kindzal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kindzal looks for the body kick but Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Kowalski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kindzals head.
Kindzal controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kindzal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kindzal stalling.
Kindzal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abunazir Kindzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski rushes Kindzal and presses him up against the cage.
Kindzal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kindzal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
Kindzal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kindzal prevents Kowalski from standing back up.
Kindzal trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
Kindzal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Kindzal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kindzal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kowalski pushes Kindzal off looking to stand but Kindzal dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindzal is keen to just control but Kowalski is a slippery customer.
Kindzal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kindzal blocks the strikes from Kowalski.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kindzal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kindzal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kowalski avoids it really well and circles away.
Kindzal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kindzal is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kowalski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kindzal tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kowalski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalski fails to land.
Kowalski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kindzal.
Kindzal breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kindzal fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kowalski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abunazir Kindzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Kowalski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obama Filth (ranked 3747 p4p, 7197 weight class) and Keaton Baldwin (ranked 461 p4p, 652 weight class). Filth comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Obama Filth 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Obama Filth!
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, Keaton Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Filth.
Filth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baldwin looks to throw a body kick
and Filth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baldwin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Filth lands a right hand from hell, dropping Baldwin. Filth pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obama Filth!
Obama Filth really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Makowski (ranked 24490 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Adam Schiff (ranked 612 p4p, 354 weight class). Schiff has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Karol Makowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Schiff !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiff walks into a left hand.
Makowski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Schiff throws a shot to the body.
Schiff throws a shot from downtown. Makowski moves away and avoids it.
Makowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schiff finds it's way round the side to connect with Makowski's head.
 It looks like Karol Makowski has been cut.
Schiff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schiff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schiff throws a lazy right hand but Makowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Schiff misses its intended target.
Schiff jabs Makowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiff misses with a looping left.
Makowski takes one to the side of the head.
Schiff cracks Makowski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makowski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Schiff finish him?
 Makowski is rocked!
Schiff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Makowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crack! Schiff connects with the perfect overhand right and Makowski falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Schiff !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Schiff !
Adam Schiff made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roku Takenaka (ranked 3328 p4p, 3947 weight class) and Mitch Malone (ranked 422 p4p, 480 weight class). Mitch Malone has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roku Takenaka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roku Takenaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Malone!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takenaka manages to avoid it.
Takenaka works over Malone's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Mitch Malone has been cut.
Malone cracks Takenaka with a good jab.
Takenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Takenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takenaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takenaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malone misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Takenaka misses its target.
Takenaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Takenaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Takenaka tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takenaka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takenaka misses with a body shot.
Takenaka misses the shot to the body.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Takenaka is out of range.
Takenaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Takenaka throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Malone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenaka moves away from the strike by Malone.
Malone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takenaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takenaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takenaka loads up on a big right hand but Malone slips the punch.
Takenaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Roku Takenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takenaka misses with a right hand
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Takenaka is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Takenaka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takenaka takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Takenaka is out of range.
Takenaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takenaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Takenaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Malone pushes Takenaka off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takenaka scores with a body shot.
Malone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Takenaka will feel that in the morning.
Malone slips a jab from Takenaka.
A shot to the body from Takenaka misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Takenaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Takenaka is just out of range.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Takenaka saw that one coming.
Takenaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Malone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takenaka. Takenaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takenaka takes a step back to recover.
Takenaka is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Takenaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takenaka is rocked!
Malone misses with a wild combination.
Oh Takenaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takenaka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takenaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Takenaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takenaka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone connects with a looping right hand.
Malone drops Takenaka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takenaka looks back up at him and smiles so Malone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takenaka.
Takenaka takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Takenaka misses.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takenaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Malone tenderised Takenaka's leg. Takenaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takenaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takenaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Takenaka attempts a counter takedown but Malone avoids it well and moves away.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takenaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Malone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Takenaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Malone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takenaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Takenaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takenaka.
Jab by Takenaka.
Takenaka misses with a hook to the body
and Malone counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone catches Takenaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takenaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Takenaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Malone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malone connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takenaka at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takenaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takenaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Malone is holding on to half guard well.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takenaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Takenaka is working for a kimura but Malone is defending it quite comfortably.
Malone is controlling Takenaka's trapped leg to prevent Takenaka from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Takenaka seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Takenaka seems to be working for a kimura but Malone defends the submission attempt.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Malone makes his way to full guard, as Takenaka worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takenaka forces his way into half guard.
Malone trying to control from the bottom.
Takenaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Takenaka is controlling him
Takenaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takenaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Takenaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takenaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roku Takenaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takenaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malone is just riding it out for now. Takenaka eventually gives up the hold.
Takenaka is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Malone still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Malone has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Malone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roku Takenaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Malone.
Malone stuffs the takedown.
Malone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malone throws a series of punches but Takenaka avoids them all with ease.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takenaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malone - the referee stops the clock and Takenaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malone. Takenaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takenaka throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Malone throws out a counter right but Takenaka avoids it with no problem.
Takenaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitch Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takenaka backs up against the cage.
Malone lands a left and a right that send Takenaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Malone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Malone ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Takenaka clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Malone!
A relieved looking Mitch Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wu (ranked 2901 p4p, 3246 weight class) and Lucius Seneca (ranked 375 p4p, 409 weight class). Wu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Modest Mouse - The Ground Walks, with Time in a Box. 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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216
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhang Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucius Seneca!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Zhang Wu has been cut.
Seneca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seneca moves out of range as Wu strikes.
Seneca shoots in but Wu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seneca punishes Wu's body with a nice straight punch.
Seneca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seneca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seneca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seneca's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wu wants to slow Seneca down by chopping away at his legs.
Wu lands an overhand right.
Seneca throws a poor cross that misses
and Wu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seneca thinking.
Seneca throws a right hand that misses
and Wu counters with a straight right hand.
Seneca throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seneca swinging wildly here.
A big right from Seneca misses.
Wu misses with a looping right.
Seneca misses with an uppercut
and Wu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seneca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seneca throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.
Wu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wu thuds a left hand into Seneca's body.
Seneca moves into the clinch.
Wu stalling the fight.
Seneca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seneca throws the left hand but Wu avoids the punch easily.
Wu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seneca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seneca looks to throw the jab but Wu is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wu tries to work over Seneca's front leg with a kick but Seneca checks it.
Wu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Seneca rushes Wu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Seneca - that landed with a thud.
Seneca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wu's elbow.
Seneca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seneca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Seneca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wu defending well as Seneca loads up on a big left hand.
Seneca moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seneca fails to land.
A short left from Seneca.
Seneca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu throws a chopping leg kick but Seneca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seneca ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Wu tries to keep at a distance but Seneca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seneca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wu.
Seneca misses with the head strike.
Seneca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seneca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seneca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Seneca has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seneca can turn it around.
Seneca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wu's elbow.
Wu pushes Seneca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wu breaks from the clinch.
Wu misses with a two punch combination.
Wu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seneca rushes Wu and presses him up against the cage.
Seneca has Wu pressed against the cage, preventing Wu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Seneca.
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!
Wu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seneca.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seneca.
Seneca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wu backwards.
Wu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seneca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wu blocks a body shot from Seneca.
Seneca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seneca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Seneca misses.
Wu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seneca looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Seneca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucius Seneca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhang Wu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Seneca. Beautiful body shot.
Wu ducks right into an uppercut from Seneca.
Wu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seneca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Seneca waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Wu. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Wu to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seneca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh Wu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wu wants to get back to his feet but Seneca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wu is trying to control the position but Seneca postures up.
Seneca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seneca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Seneca works over Wu with some ground and pound from guard.
Seneca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seneca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wu tries to get out of the position.
Seneca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Seneca loads up on a big left hand. Wu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Seneca looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Wu can't hide his disappointment, as Seneca celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Seneca!
Lucius Seneca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Law (ranked 2162 p4p, 2767 weight class) and Jake Mount (ranked 304 p4p, 396 weight class). Law's entrance music is Country Boy Can Survive. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Mount!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Mount's head.
Law landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mount sees it coming and defends easily.
Law is working for a kimura but Mount is defending it quite comfortably.
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
Mount on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mount has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is trying for a kimura here. Mount looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Law wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Law!
A relieved looking Tyson Law thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Busch (ranked 1754 p4p, 5214 weight class) and Stevie Kidd (ranked 219 p4p, 530 weight class). Busch's entrance music is I Like Beer . A fine choice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simon Busch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busch jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd shoots and misses
letting Busch counter with a right hand.
It looks like Stevie Kidd has been cut.
Busch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidd tries for a takedown but Busch circles away easily
and Busch counters with a right hand to the body.
Simon Busch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Kidd.
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Busch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kidd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Busch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kidd throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Busch wants to stand and escape but Kidd is having none of it.
Kidd throws an elbow that misses. Busch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kidd's guard. Nice move by Busch!
Busch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidd, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kidd wants to improve his position but instead Busch has moved into half guard.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Busch slows the pace down in half guard.
Busch continues to stall.
Busch stands up from half guard.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Busch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Busch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kidd fails to land the takedown.
Kidd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Busch pinned against the cage. Busch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Busch misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Busch.
Simon Busch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Busch counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Stevie Kidd's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Busch lands with a straight right. Kidd didn't see that one coming.
Busch cracks Kidd with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kidd looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Busch finish him?
 Kidd is rocked!
Busch sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kidd's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kidd's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Busch!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Busch made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuhsuck Mi (ranked 3449 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 341 p4p, 237 weight class). Bigg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocky Top. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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240
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265
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuhsuck Mi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Yuhsuck Mi has been cut.
Mi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mi slips under a jab.
Bigg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mi throws an off balance right hand
and Bigg counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Mi to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bigg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
Our winner, Crusty Bigg, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 769 p4p, 1722 weight class) and Juan Christiano (ranked 116 p4p, 250 weight class). Cressbeckler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, American Remains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiano pushes Cressbeckler away with a front kick.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cressbeckler walks into a stiff left hand from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cressbeckler. Beautiful body shot.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cressbeckler momentarily.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Cressbeckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
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!
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cressbeckler avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
A nice side step and Christiano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Cressbeckler clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Christiano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cressbeckler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Christiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano lands a left hand.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Cressbeckler has double underhooks.
Christiano is trying to break free.
Cressbeckler misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cressbeckler.
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Cressbeckler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cressbeckler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christiano is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
Cressbeckler blocks the body kick.
Cressbeckler connects with a jab.
A big left from Christiano misses.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Christiano blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Cressbeckler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes one on the button.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Christiano motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler gets a clinch.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Cressbeckler.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Cressbeckler's torso.
Cressbeckler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the head.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christiano's efforts to push away.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler gets a clinch.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christiano cracks Cressbeckler with a nice body shot.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler - that landed with a thud.
Cressbeckler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano is trying to break the clinch but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
Cressbeckler has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Cressbeckler lands with a short shot to the head.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cressbeckler.
A head punch on the inside from Cressbeckler fails to land.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Joad Cressbeckler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano pushes Cressbeckler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Cressbeckler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Christiano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler lands a shoulder strike.
Cressbeckler lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cressbeckler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Christiano.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Cressbeckler controls the action.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano breaks from the clinch.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano thumps Cressbeckler with a low kick.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Christiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler wants to clinch up but Christiano keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Cressbeckler does it's job there.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cressbeckler with a body shot.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler is wise to it.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Cressbeckler was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Christiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cressbeckler doesn't seem phased though.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Christiano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christiano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cressbeckler cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
Cressbeckler motions for Christiano to come forward. Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Cressbeckler finds it's target.
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cressbeckler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler cracks Christiano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christiano ducks right into an uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cressbeckler throws out the jab.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Cressbeckler's knee but Cressbeckler avoids it well.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cressbeckler is able to avoid easily.
Cressbeckler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christiano manages to circle out of the way.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Cressbeckler.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Cressbeckler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler wants to clinch up but Christiano keeps it at a distance.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand
and Cressbeckler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cressbeckler lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano is trying to push Cressbeckler away but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cressbeckler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christiano lands a jab.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Cressbeckler 's knee.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cressbeckler has managed to clinch.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Christiano breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Cressbeckler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cressbeckler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cressbeckler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Cressbeckler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christiano wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler drives through and clinches with Christiano against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler pushes Christiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Christiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Cressbeckler blocks an uppercut.
Christiano breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Christiano throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cressbeckler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Christiano feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cressbeckler.
Christiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cressbeckler's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cressbeckler finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler cracks Christiano with a good jab.
Cressbeckler doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cressbeckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cressbeckler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Christiano off balance momentarily.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christiano.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cressbeckler controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cressbeckler fails to land.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler controlling the action here for a moment.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano presses Cressbeckler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cressbeckler prevents Christiano from breaking the clinch.
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cressbeckler controls his hands.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cressbeckler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Cressbeckler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the head.
Cressbeckler's corner calls for a 1-2. Cressbeckler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christiano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Cressbeckler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano walks into a jab.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Cressbeckler clinches up against the cage.
Cressbeckler prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano is trying to force a seperation but Cressbeckler has the dominant position.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Christiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Cressbeckler has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano tries to break the clinch but Cressbeckler is controlling the position.
Cressbeckler has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano is trying to break the clinch but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano working hard to break the clinch.
Christiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano tries to circle away but Cressbeckler has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cressbeckler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
Christiano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
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 Joad Cressbeckler.
I think Christiano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Christiano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Aztec (ranked 572 p4p, 1508 weight class) and Volodymyr Pravda (ranked 76 p4p, 187 weight class). Pravda has chosen Korobushka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Aztec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Volodymyr Pravda!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Aztec misses.
Pravda tries to clinch up
and Aztec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pravda lands a nice shot to the body.
Aztec slaps away a takedown attempt from Pravda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pravda throws a hook to the side of Aztec's head but Aztec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec is looking to counter punch.
Pravda scores with a body shot.
Pravda just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Aztec misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pravda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pravda swings for the body but Aztec moves out of range.
Pravda wants to clinch
and Aztec counters with a straight right hand.
Pravda tries to close the distance and clinch but Aztec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aztec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pravda.
Pravda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pravda.
Volodymyr Pravda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pravda connects with a right hand. Aztec shakes it off.
Chief Aztec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Pravda - just one landing.
Pravda blocks a jab.
Pravda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pravda darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pravda throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec breaks the clinch.
Aztec on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pravda's corner calls for a 1-2. Pravda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aztec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztec tries to keep at a distance but Pravda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pravda misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Aztec has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pravda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aztec wants to break free but Pravda has control.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
Pravda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aztec avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chief Aztec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodymyr Pravda.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Pravda tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Pravda back against the cage.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pravda.
Aztec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pravda doesn't seem bothered though.
Pravda throws a right hand that misses
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pravda closes the distance but Aztec moves to the side
and Aztec counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pravda misses with a body shot
and Aztec counters with a big right hand! Oh Pravda is in trouble here! Aztec follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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