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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Anderson (ranked 6033 p4p, 5377 weight class) and Junior Senior (ranked 643 p4p, 619 weight class). Doug Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Junior Senior's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Senior!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Senior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Senior maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Senior has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Senior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Senior!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ammar Hjelm (ranked 6617 p4p, 5861 weight class) and Edgar Rice (ranked 495 p4p, 472 weight class). Hjelm comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of personality. Edgar Rice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ammar Hjelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edgar Rice!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rice scores with a nice right hand.
Hjelm looks to clinch
and Rice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hjelm looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Rice misses.
Ammar Hjelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjelm dives in and grabs Rice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes down on Hjelm's head and hops out.
Hjelm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rice defends well and Hjelm ends up having to push Rice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ammar Hjelm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Rice as he connects with a hook.
Rice throws a nice looking combination but Hjelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hjelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjelm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hjelm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rice counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice lands with a nice body punch.
Rice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hjelm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rice lands a right hook to the body.
Hjelm could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rice checks a leg kick.
Hjelm rushes Rice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rice is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjelm has double underhooks.
Rice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hjelm slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rice.
Rice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hjelm fails to pull guard.
Rice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rice is trying to push Hjelm away but Hjelm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hjelm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hjelm tries to pull guard but Rice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hjelm tries to pull guard but Rice won't allow it.
Hjelm is breathing heavily.
Hjelm goes for a takedown attempt but Rice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hjelm.
Rice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hjelm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hjelm showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rice can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rice makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rice lands a really nice looking cross but Hjelm seems unphased.
Hjelm misses with a takedown
and Rice counters with a left to the body.
Rice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hjelm fails with the takedown
and Rice counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelm needs to keep his hands up - Rice had a free shot at his head there.
Rice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjelm doesn't seem bothered though.
Hjelm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rice to counter with a crisp jab.
Rice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hjelm eats them both and turns towards Rice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rice cracks Hjelm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Rice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rice connects with a looping right hand.
Rice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hjelm shoots in but Rice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice connects with a body shot.
Hjelm gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelm tries to score with some ground and pound. Rice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hjelm moves into full mount!
Hjelm looking to control but Rice is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hjelm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hjelm sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hjelm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two 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.
Hjelm working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rice is breathing heavily.
Hjelm content just to control the position here.
Hjelm moves to the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice covers up after that shot from Hjelm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelm has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rice is in real trouble here. Hjelm gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rice is tapping out! Hjelm wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ammar Hjelm!
Our winner, Ammar Hjelm, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Costa (ranked 4888 p4p, 6614 weight class) and Tom Donaldson (ranked 542 p4p, 613 weight class). The key to victory for Maximo Costa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donaldson tries to move into range but Costa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Tom Donaldson has been cut.
Donaldson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Costa checks a low kick from Donaldson.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 Donaldson is rocked!
Donaldson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Donaldson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Costa runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximo Costa!
Tom Donaldson spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Antilles (ranked 4570 p4p, 4915 weight class) and Cj Lee (ranked 428 p4p, 444 weight class). Wedge Antilles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wedge Antilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looking to score a takedown here. Antilles is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Antilles's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antilles is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Antilles is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Antilles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Antilles manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Antilles's guard.
Antilles can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Antilles wants to get back to full guard.
Antilles wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Antilles wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Antilles!
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Antilles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Antilles defends it well.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Antilles turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Antilles pushes his legs off easily.
Antilles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Antilles trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Antilles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Antilles passes into side control.
Lee wants to control but Antilles postures up.
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Antilles is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antilles tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Antilles isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antilles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Antilles to the ground. Lee is now in Antilles's guard.
Lee 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.
Lee stands up from Antilles's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Antilles catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Antilles is trying to control but can't.
Cj Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antilles tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee staying calm.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Antilles is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Antilles tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the position but Antilles is working away.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee tries for a kimura but Antilles is defending well.
Lee advances to full mount.
Lee quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Lee but it's paid off an Antilles is forced to tap! Nice work by Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cj Lee!
An out of breath Cj Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 2033 p4p, 2263 weight class) and Mario Puzo (ranked 259 p4p, 292 weight class). Mollen comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Like the Angel. Puzo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Speak Softly Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 4, fighting out of New York, Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mollen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
Puzo misses the shot to the body.
Mollen 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.
Mollen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puzo counters with a big head kick but Mollen shrugs it off.
Mollen scores with a shot to the body.
Mollen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mollen throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Puzo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mollen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puzo lands with a good body shot.
Mollen lands a lovely overhand right.
Puzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puzo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mollen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mollen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mollen lands with a hook. Puzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mollen sizes up Puzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mollen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puzo lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mollen. That's going to slow Puzo down.
Mollen misses with a shot to the body
and Puzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mollen throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Mollen misses with a low kick as Puzo jumps back.
Jab from Mollen.
Mollen walks into a left hand.
Mollen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puzo misses the shot to the body.
Mollen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo throws a chopping leg kick but Mollen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mollen is looking to counter the offense by Puzo and move into the clinch.
Puzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puzo moves forwards but Mollen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mollen rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puzo. That's going to slow Mollen down.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen clinches up with Puzo and pushes him back against the cage.
Puzo can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Puzo can't break the clinch.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Mollen.
Puzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puzo blocks an uppercut.
Mollen blocks a body shot from Puzo.
Mollen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Puzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Puzo.
Mollen wants to stall.
Mollen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo is leaning against Mollen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puzo tries to break the clinch but Mollen is controlling the position.
Mollen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puzo's defenses.
Puzo digs a right hand underneath Mollen's ribcage. Mollen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mollen lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mollen as Puzo tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Mollen.
Puzo working aggressively here.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mollen prevents a body shot from Puzo.
Puzo tries a body shot but Mollen blocks it.
Mollen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puzo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mollen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puzo's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mollen.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puzo misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mollen.
Mollen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puzo 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!
Mollen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puzos head.
Puzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Mollen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puzo's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Puzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mollen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puzo is trying to break the clinch but Mollen is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Puzo.
Mollen misses with a body punch.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen misses with an elbow strike.
Puzo pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puzo avoids the elbow strike from Mollen, against the cage.
Puzo can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Puzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mollen jabs at Puzo's body.
Puzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mollen.
A big left from Puzo misses.
Mollen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puzo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mollen sizes up Puzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puzo takes one to the chin there.
Puzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Mollen.
Puzo scores with a leg kick.
Puzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mollen manages to avoid it.
Mollen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puzo throws a counter combo.
Puzo throws a series of punches but Mollen avoids them all with ease.
Mollen is looking to counter punch.
Mollen tries to clinch up but Puzo circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Puzo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puzo throws a right hand that misses
and Mollen counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mollen.
Mollen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puzo.
Mollen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzo.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Puzo throws the kick towards the body but Mollen avoids it.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
Puzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mollen is just out of range.
A combination from Puzo does no damage.
Mollen with a nice cross.
Mollen tries to clinch but Puzo moves out of range.
Mollen misses with a wild body shot.
Mollen throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Puzo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mollen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puzo misses with a low kick.
Mollen tries to counter by clinching up but Puzo breaks away and moves out of range.
Puzo takes one on the button.
Mollen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mollen on the side of the head.
Puzo throws a leg kick 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!
Mollen misses the shot to the body.
Mollen checks the leg kick.
Mollen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puzo can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Mollen.
Puzo connects with an inside leg kick.
Puzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mollen was well out of range. Poor timing from Puzo.
Mollen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puzo. Puzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Puzo misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mollen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mollen.
Good leg kick by Mollen.
Puzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mollen is out of range and Puzo settles back down.
Mollen closes the distance and clinches.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puzo throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen misses with an elbow strike.
Puzo taking a breather.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mollen controls his hands.
Mollen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollen presses Puzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puzo blocking some punches.
Puzo tries to break the clinch but Mollen is controlling the position.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Puzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Puzo can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike.
Puzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mollen's elbow.
Puzo prevents a body shot from Mollen.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mollen controls his hands.
Puzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Puzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Mollen.
Mollen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo is trying to stall.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puzo manages to break the clinch.
Mollen throws a body punch but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo takes one on the button.
Puzo lands a head shot.
Mollen avoids the body shot from Puzo.
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 Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mollen tries to clinch but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo tries a quick counter leg kick but Mollen is wise to it.
Puzo misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Mollen blocks the low kick.
Puzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mollen. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Mollen.
Puzo defending well as Mollen loads up on a big left hand.
Mollen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mollen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puzo throws a body punch but Mollen moves out of range.
Puzo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mollen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mollen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Puzo works on Mollen's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen lands a nice elbow.
Mollen blocks a body shot from Puzo.
Hallis Mollen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mollen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puzo wants to stall.
Puzo tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Puzo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen cracks Puzo with a nice body shot.
Puzo lands an uppercut.
Puzo misses with the head strike.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puzo taking a breather.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike.
Puzo lands a body punch.
Puzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mollen controls his hands.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hallis Mollen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen lands an elbow inside.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puzo stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mollen blocks a body shot from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Puzo misses with a punch to the body.
Mario Puzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Puzo.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puzo misses with some punches.
Puzo wants to break free but Mollen has control.
Puzo misses with some punches.
Puzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mollen misses with an elbow over the top.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo tries to work over Mollen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mollen's elbow.
Puzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollen blocks a body shot from Puzo.
Mollen stalling.
Mollen tries to work over Puzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puzo working aggressively here.
Puzo working aggressively here.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puzo working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Puzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mollen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hallis Mollen!
Hallis Mollen 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 Alen Ohanian (ranked 2118 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 302 p4p, 455 weight class). Ohanian comes into the arena with The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus blaring out of the sound system. Wesson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In Your Honor - Foo Fighters kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson moves away from the strike by Ohanian.
Ohanian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ohanian.
Ohanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohanian delivers a nice body kick.
Wesson gets a clinch.
Ohanian taking a breather.
Wesson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohanian misses with a body punch.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Ohanian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Ohanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohanian. Ohanian obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohanian.
Wesson wants to counter the offense by Ohanian and move into the clinch position.
Ohanian throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson digs a good hook to Ohanian's body.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Ohanian.
Ohanian dives in and scores a takedown into Wesson's guard.
Ohanian slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson won't allow Ohanian to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Ohanian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ohanian seems to be working for a kimura but Wesson defends the submission attempt.
Wesson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian drops back looking for a leg! Wesson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wesson manages to kick Ohanian off! Ohanian jumps back into Wesson's guard.
Wesson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wesson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohanian keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson wants to pass to mount but Ohanian is defending the position.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ohanian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ohanian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ohanian trying to keep a closed guard but Wesson is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson pushes down on Ohanian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wesson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wesson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesson is working for a kimura but Ohanian is defending it quite comfortably.
Wesson prevents Ohanian from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Ohanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Ohanian circles away.
Ohanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ohanian misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson takes one to the side of the head.
Ohanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Ohanian dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Ohanian coming out on top.
Ohanian cracks Wesson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ohanian fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ohanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohanian. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Ohanian's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohanian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wesson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ohanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohanian misses with a low kick.
Ohanian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wesson tries to roll over but Ohanian keeps him under control.
Wesson keeps trying to improve his position.
Ohanian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wesson defends it well.
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ohanian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ohanian.
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ohanian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian trying to control from half guard but Wesson is working away.
Ohanian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wesson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ohanian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ohanian.
Wesson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Wesson is not content to let Ohanian control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohanian controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ohanian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson clinches up against the cage.
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson shoots in for a double leg but Ohanian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alen Ohanian is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wesson's head backwards.
Jab by Wesson.
Wesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ohanian tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohanian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohanian tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohanian digs a good hook to Wesson's body.
Ohanian misses with a body punch
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ohanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohanian wants to land a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Ohanian scores with a body shot.
It looks like Ohanian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wesson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohanian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wesson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohanian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohanian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohanian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Ohanian pushes his legs off easily.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian controlling from the top position.
Wesson working a defensive guard here.
Ohanian advances to half guard.
Alen Ohanian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohanian is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ohanian wants to work for an arm triangle but Wesson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohanian pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian is looking for a kimura but Wesson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohanian to get the leverage.
Wesson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ohanian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ohanian preventing the sweep.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Ohanian cracks Wesson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wesson as he avoids it easily.
Ohanian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Wesson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ohanian. Ohanian gets slowly back to his feet.
Alen Ohanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ohanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohanian connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Ohanian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Ohanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ohanian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!
An out of breath Alen Ohanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 1358 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 191 p4p, 337 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Gustavsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson swinging wildly here.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Gustavsson lands.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustavsson.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustavsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Gustavsson ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustavsson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gustavsson throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Gustavsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
Gustavsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Gustavsson backs away looking to recover.
Gustavsson swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez throws a counter combo.
Gustavsson lands with a nice body punch.
Gustavsson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gustavsson is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvarez misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustavsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gustavsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustavsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustavsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Gustavsson.
Alvarez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustavsson drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustavsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustavsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez throws a leg kick
letting Gustavsson counter with a right hand.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustavsson misses with the combination.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustavsson misses the target.
Alvarez defending well as Gustavsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustavsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustavsson lands a really nice looking cross but Alvarez seems unphased.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gustavsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez wants to slow Gustavsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gustavsson.
Alvarez slips a jab from Gustavsson.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustavsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavsson is one step ahead there.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustavsson defends it easily.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustavsson. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustavsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Gustavsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Gustavsson throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustavsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gustavsson misses with a hook.
Gustavsson misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustavsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Gustavsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustavsson.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
Alvarez stuns Gustavsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez catches Gustavsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivern Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustavsson throws a one two combo.
Gustavsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustavsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvarez's hands.
The cut above Aaron Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Gustavsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustavsson misses with a straight left.
Alvarez counters with a body kick.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Gustavsson cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustavsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gustavsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Gustavsson misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Gustavsson misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is leaning against Gustavsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustavsson throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustavsson backwards.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gustavsson's efforts to push away.
Alvarez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Alvarez.
Gustavsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustavsson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson wants the takedown. Alvarez is fighting it off but Gustavsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alvarez's guard against the cage.
Alvarez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gustavsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gustavsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aaron Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gustavsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Gustavsson is trying to break free.
Gustavsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustavsson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustavsson backwards.
Gustavsson blocking some punches.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustavsson controls his hands.
Gustavsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gustavsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Gustavsson blocks it.
Gustavsson misses with some punches.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the side of Gustavsson's head.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustavsson is keeping busy.
Gustavsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez prevents Gustavsson from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gustavsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
Alvarez jabs Gustavsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustavsson is just out of range.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Gustavsson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Gustavsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Gustavsson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Gustavsson throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustavsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scores with a jab. Gustavsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gustavsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Gustavsson moved out of range.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gustavsson throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez.
Gustavsson throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a nice strike.
Gustavsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustavsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Gustavsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustavsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Gustavsson throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustavsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Gustavsson throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez tries a quick counter leg kick but Gustavsson is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Gustavsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustavsson misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy.
Alvarez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
Gustavsson throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Gustavsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Gustavsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustavsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Gustavsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a nice right hand.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gustavsson misses with a body punch
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvarez.
Gustavsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gustavsson misses the jab.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gustavsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustavsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvarez counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson throws a hook but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Gustavsson's body.
Gustavsson misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aaron Alvarez!
Aaron Alvarez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Dirty Needle Project (Proven 160Q @ $160) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 1625 p4p, 1651 weight class) and Magnus Thoressen (ranked 244 p4p, 249 weight class). Magnus Thoressen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Thoressen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoressen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magomaevaboff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thoressen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thoressen loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thoressen takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen misses with a two punch combination.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen wants to slow Magomaevaboff down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomaevaboff lands with an uppercut that bounces Thoressen off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to the head.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
Magomaevaboff moves away from the strike by Thoressen.
Thoressen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab and a cross from Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magomaevaboff misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Thoressen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Thoressen's front leg with a kick but Thoressen checks it.
Thoressen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Thoressen tries to bum rush Magomaevaboff with a series of wild strikes but Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Magomaevaboff throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws a body punch but Thoressen moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook. Thoressen ducked under it nicely.
Thoressen with a nice cross.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
Thoressen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoressen looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Thoressen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Magomaevaboff as the two fighters clinch.
Thoressen trying to stall but Magomaevaboff improves his position.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Thoressen controls the action.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoressen blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but Thoressen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff is stalling here.
Thoressen lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magomaevaboff is trying to pull guard but Thoressen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thoressen misses with a knee to the head.
Magomaevaboff pushes Thoressen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as Thoressen controls his hands.
Thoressen landing knees to the head.
Thoressen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thoressen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomaevaboff blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoressen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but Thoressen avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoressen.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to circle away but Thoressen has him pinned against the cage.
Magomaevaboff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good body shot.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Thoressen.
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!
Magomaevaboff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomaevaboff misses with the head strike.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoressen's elbow.
Magomaevaboff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff misses with some punches.
Thoressen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thoressen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thoressen is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoressen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thoressen misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoressen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
Thoressen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff scores with a head kick.
Magomaevaboff wants to slow Thoressen down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomaevaboff tests Thoressen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thoressen blocks a head kick by Magomaevaboff.
Husein Magomaevaboff is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Thoressen throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Magomaevaboff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoressen tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thoressen thuds his right hand into Magomaevaboff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thoressen looks to clinch
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thoressen lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomaevaboff off the cage and back into range.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thoressen to counter with a crisp jab.
Thoressen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Thoressen.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen misses with a double jab.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thoressen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thoressen throws an overhand right that lands on Magomaevaboff's shoulder, as Magomaevaboff tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomaevaboff thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Thoressen moved out of range nicely.
Thoressen lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magomaevaboff - that will leave a mark!
Thoressen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomaevaboff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff cracks Thoressen with an open hand slap.
Magomaevaboff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomaevaboff misses the target.
Magomaevaboff with a nice calf kick.
Thoressen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Thoressen misses the target.
Magomaevaboff cracks a nice hook into Thoressen's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thoressen.
Donk. Magomaevaboff catches Thoressen right on the button with a cross.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Magomaevaboff there.
Magomaevaboff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thoressen tries a low kick but Magomaevaboff avoids it.
Magomaevaboff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Thoressen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thoressen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomaevaboff connects with a right hand. Thoressen shakes it off.
Thoressen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff blocks a jab.
Magomaevaboff thinks about countering with a body kick.
Magomaevaboff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomaevaboff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Magomaevaboff tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomaevaboff rushes Thoressen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thoressen blocks an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoressen backwards.
Magomaevaboff digs a right hand underneath Thoressen's ribcage. Thoressen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Husein Magomaevaboff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomaevaboff breaks from the clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomaevaboff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magomaevaboff defending well as Thoressen loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Magomaevaboff is predictable there
and Thoressen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomaevaboff's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Magomaevaboff misses.
Magomaevaboff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thoressen moves away from the strike by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thoressen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thoressen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the side of Thoressen's head but Thoressen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thoressen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thoressen is out of range and Magomaevaboff settles back down.
Magomaevaboff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Thoressen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoressen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thoressen misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Thoressen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thoressen misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoressen ducks right into an uppercut from Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Thoressen backs away, Magomaevaboff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to move into range but Thoressen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomaevaboff thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Thoressen throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff appears to be looking for a big counter.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thoressen throws out the jab.
Thoressen connects with a leg kick.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
Thoressen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoressen looks to land a left hand but Magomaevaboff moved out of range nicely.
Magomaevaboff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thoressen blocks the body kick.
Magomaevaboff tries to bum rush Thoressen with a series of wild strikes but Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomaevaboff thuds a left hand into Thoressen's body.
Magnus Thoressen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoressen moves away.
Magomaevaboff connects with a single shot there.
Magomaevaboff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Magomaevaboff lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Thoressen throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Magomaevaboff.
Thoressen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomaevaboff thumps Thoressen with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a big shot that misses.
Magomaevaboff blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoressen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thoressen lands a jab to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magomaevaboff works the jab nicely.
Thoressen tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
It looked like Magomaevaboff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Magomaevaboff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thoressen will feel that in the morning.
Magomaevaboff connects with a looping right hand.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomaevaboff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomaevaboff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thoressen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a leg kick
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab.
Thoressen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thoressen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Magomaevaboff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomaevaboff with a hook.
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Magomaevaboff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoressen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Husein Magomaevaboff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomaevaboff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
After winning the bout, Husein Magomaevaboff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Thomas (ranked 2164 p4p, 2786 weight class) and Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 309 p4p, 398 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzalez darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Gonzalez prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas with a nice cross.
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzalez tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gonzalez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thomas finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Thomas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gonzalez! Thomas dives in looking to finish! Gonzalez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Thomas!
A very excited looking Jax Thomas 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooke (ranked 965 p4p, 1259 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 133 p4p, 184 weight class). Harry Winston is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 36 - 16 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston lands a high kick!
Cooke punishes Winston's body with a nice straight punch.
Winston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cooke is trying to defend but Winston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Winston is looking for a kimura but Cooke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winston to get the leverage.
Winston is thwarting Cooke's attempts to control the position.
Winston stalling.
Cooke wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke keeping control of the position.
Cooke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cooke is staying active underneath Winston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Winston seems content to control.
Cooke is positioning himself well to prevent Winston advancing to mount.
Cooke continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cooke controlling the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Winston as he checks the leg kick.
Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Winston with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Cooke avoids the head kick by Winston.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winston scores with a head kick. Cooke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooke lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Winston.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winston counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Winston is out of range and Cooke settles back down.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Winston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Winston takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Matt Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooke connects with an inside leg kick.
Winston avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Cooke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Cooke tries to work over Winston's front leg with a kick but Winston checks it.
Winston throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Winston.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke scores with a head kick. Winston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooke moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Winston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cooke tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Winston throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Winston.
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooke throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke scores with a sloppy right hand. Winston should have avoided that one.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cooke. That one must have hurt.
Cooke 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.
Cooke wants to land a leg kick but Winston is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Cooke misses
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooke throws a head kick but Winston moves out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Winston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Cooke slams his shin into Winston's torso.
Winston scores with a jab. Cooke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke 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.
Cooke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston scores with a head kick.
Winston misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Winston fails to land with a series of punches.
Winston tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Cooke tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooke cracks Winston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cooke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cooke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Winston counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston connects with the punch.
Cooke throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winston.
Winston throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range.
Cooke tries to counter by clinching up but Winston breaks away and moves out of range.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston avoids a kick to the body.
Winston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Cooke slips a jab from Winston.
A head kick from Cooke lands but Winston takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cooke throws a leg kick
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
A big left from Winston misses.
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winston avoids the body shot from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Cooke misses with a jab to the body
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke throws a chopping leg kick but Winston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston slips a straight right by Cooke.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Winston motions for Cooke to come forward. Winston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Cooke counters with a quick kick to the body but Winston blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke misses with a few strikes there.
Winston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Winston misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.
Cooke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooke lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Cooke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Winston lands with a slapping head kick.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Winston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Winston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Winston avoids it well.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winston throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke backing away here, and Winston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Winston throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Winston, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke wants to slow Winston down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Winston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winston connects with a right hand. Cooke shakes it off.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston with a nice calf kick.
Cooke misses with a leg kick.
Winston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cooke 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.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Winston.
I think Winston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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