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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 5037 p4p, 6253 weight class) and Clam Licker (ranked 414 p4p, 441 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Amityville. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clam Licker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
Licker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christie slips under a jab.
Christie scores with a sloppy right hand. Licker should have avoided that one.
Jab by Licker.
Christie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Licker drops Christie with a naaaaasty hook - Christie is in real trouble here! Licker dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clam Licker!
Clam Licker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Steven Christie was interviewed post fight and said 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Gagarin (ranked 4840 p4p, 5137 weight class) and Apollo Balboa (ranked 472 p4p, 487 weight class). Balboa has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. The key to victory for Yuri Gagarin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Gagarin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Apollo Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa slips a straight right by Gagarin.
Gagarin thuds a left hand into Balboa's body.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagarin.
Gagarin swinging wildly here.
Balboa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gagarin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gagarin wants to stand up but Balboa is controlling him.
Gagarin keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gagarin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gagarin, up you get!
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gagarin tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg.
Gagarin is refusing to be controlled, as Balboa sits in half guard.
Balboa stands up from half guard.
Gagarin throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa throws a fast counter high kick but Gagarin manages to duck under it in time.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gagarin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa forces his way into half guard.
Gagarin is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Gagarin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balboa is pressing down on Gagarin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gagarin is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa decides to stand up.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Gagarin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gagarin continues to drive forward.
Gagarin misses with a hook.
Gagarin throws an overhand right that lands on Balboa's shoulder, as Balboa tries to avoid the shot.
Gagarin throws a jab but it's blocked by Balboa.
Gagarin looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagarin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gagarin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagarin is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Gagarin into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balboa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gagarin to the mat. Gagarin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Balboa gets to his feet - Gagarin follows without any prompting.
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.
Gagarin trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gagarin lands a nice hook to Balboa's body. Balboa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Gagarin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa just leaning against Gagarin, taking a breather.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Gagarin controls his hands.
Gagarin is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gagarin uses from the top position.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Gagarin isn't so interested in that idea.
Gagarin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gagarin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gagarin looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to control but Gagarin passes easily into half guard.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Gagarin is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa pushes Gagarin off looking to stand but Gagarin dives back in and keeps control.
Gagarin is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Balboa darts in and clinches Gagarin up against the cage.
Gagarin misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gagarin's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gagarin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa fails to pull guard.
Balboa is trying to drag Gagarin to the mat but Gagarin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gagarin is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gagarin has his back to the cage.
Balboa tries a body shot but Gagarin blocks it.
Gagarin avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa keeps control of Gagarin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gagarin has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gagarin prevents it.
Yuri Gagarin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Balboa.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Gagarin controls the action.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
Balboa wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gagarin, pushing him back against the cage.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Balboa.
Gagarin tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Gagarin wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Balboa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Balboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gagarin is fending him off so far but Balboa persists. Nope, Gagarin circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Gagarin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gagarin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Gagarin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balboa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagarin smiles and moves away.
Yuri Gagarin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apollo Balboa.
Gagarin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gagarin.
Balboa tries a quick counter leg kick but Gagarin is wise to it.
Donk. Gagarin catches Balboa right on the button with a cross.
Gagarin swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagarin throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gagarin as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gagarin, as that shot connected.
Balboa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuri Gagarin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gagarin lands a nice shot that snaps Balboa's head back.
Gagarin tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Gagarin avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gagarin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa has Gagarin pressed against the cage, preventing Gagarin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Balboa gets to his feet. Gagarin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yuri Gagarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balboa showed some decent athleticism there.
Balboa wants to control but Gagarin is keeping him busy.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagarin trying to control from the bottom.
Gagarin is refusing to be controlled, as Balboa sits in half guard.
Gagarin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagarin is trying to control but can't.
Balboa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gagarin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balboa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Yuri Gagarin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gagarin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gagarin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries for a takedown but Gagarin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Gagarin misses with the head strike.
Apollo Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gagarin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuri Gagarin.
I think Balboa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
Our winner, Apollo Balboa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Day (ranked 2771 p4p, 4067 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 288 p4p, 375 weight class). Strålman has chosen Three Kings as his entrance music. Anton Strålman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Strålman sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Day looking to score a takedown here. Strålman is defending well but Day drives through and ends up in Strålman's guard.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
Strålman pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Day seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strålman keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Day wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strålman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Day throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman forces Day back against the cage and clinches.
Day wants a takedown.
Day is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman lands a jab to Day's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strålman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Strålman scores with a jab.
Day throws a low kick but Strålman moves out of range easily.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strålman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Day gets a clinch.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Day wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman is trying to break the clinch but Day has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strålman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day shoots and misses
and Strålman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Day is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Strålman.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strålman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strålman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strålman breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Strålman misses.
Strålman tries to keep at a distance but Day has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strålman wants to break free but Day has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day pulls guard.
Strålman wants to stand but Day is controlling his posture from full guard.
Day looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strålman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strålman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Day tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day is pulling down on Strålman's head. It's preventing any offense from Strålman, at least for the moment.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Strålman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day tries to counter with a takedown but Strålman is quick to defend against it.
Strålman instigates a clinch.
A short right from Strålman.
Strålman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Day can't get the takedown.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day looking for a takedown.
Day breaks from the clinch.
Strålman pushes Day up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day taking a breather.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day trying to stall but Strålman improves his position.
Day gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Day trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Day is looking to pass into half guard but Strålman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Strålman is in guard.
Strålman preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to improve his position but instead Strålman has moved into half guard.
Day won't allow Strålman to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strålman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Day tries to get to full guard but Strålman has control of the leg.
Strålman wants to stand up but Day is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strålman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
Day controls Strålman momentarily but Strålman frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day drives through and clinches with Strålman against the cage.
Day is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Day - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Day is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strålman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strålman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Day tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strålman swivels and escapes.
Strålman misses with a few strikes there.
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strålman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day tries to move to mount but Strålman blocks the move with his legs.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strålman keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Strålman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day moves out of range of the leg kick from Strålman.
Day feints and as Strålman raises his hands in defense, Day changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day is stalling in the full guard.
Day wants to pass the guard but Strålman is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strålman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day controlling from the top position.
Day wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Day is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Day clinches.
Day goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strålman prevents it.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day is trying to pull guard but Strålman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman is trying to push Day away but Day has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Day tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
Strålman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Day tries to pull guard but Strålman holds him up against the cage and eventually Day drops back down to his feet.
Strålman lands a left hand.
Strålman can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strålman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strålman wants to stall.
Strålman working hard to break the clinch.
Day has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strålman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strålman tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
Strålman slowing the pace effectively.
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strålman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to pull guard but Strålman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Strålman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strålman is working Day over against the cage.
Strålman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strålman throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman misses with a two punch combination.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strålman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strålman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Strålman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poseidon Gonzalez (ranked 3204 p4p, 3727 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 415 p4p, 470 weight class). Wesson has chosen In Your Honor - Foo Fighters as his entrance music. Dean Wesson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Poseidon Gonzalez's chin.
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poseidon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
As Wesson looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Wesson just gets out of the way.
Wesson has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts.
Oooooh!!! Gonzalez has knocked Wesson down with a huge combo! Gonzalez steps away and waves a wobbly Wesson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson ducks into an uppercut from Gonzalez and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Poseidon Gonzalez!
Poseidon Gonzalez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying '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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 1092 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 147 p4p, 162 weight class). Raffington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Logan Lucky. 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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Cage is trying to break free.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Raffington scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raffington has him pressed against the cage.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Cage is trying to push Raffington away but Raffington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Raffington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cage throws a lazy head kick
and Raffington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage walks into a jab.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
Raffington lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been told by Raffington's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Raffington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage avoids the head kick by Raffington.
Raffington slips under a jab.
Raffington takes one to the side of the head.
Raffington slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cage avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Cage throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
Raffington stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raffington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Raffington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cage gets a clinch.
Raffington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cage or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Raffington presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cage looks winded!
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Raffington.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington throws a head punch that misses.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raffington misses with the head strike.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raffington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffington throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.
Cage cracks Raffington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raffington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage throws a hook to the side of Raffington's head but Raffington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Raffington tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Raffington throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Raffington throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Raffington delivers a nice body kick.
Cage avoids the head kick by Raffington.
Cage tries to land a front kick but Raffington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Cage takes a swing at Raffington's ribcage but misses.
Cage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raffington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cage eats them both and turns towards Raffington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Cage there.
Raffington misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a left and a right that stings Raffington.
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!
Cage throws a series of punches but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
A cross from Cage lands.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Raffington.
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Cage throws a series of punches but Raffington avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Raffington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Raffington's head back.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raffington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Raffington misses the target.
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Raffington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raffington to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage throws a series of punches but Raffington avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Cage.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington misses the shot to the body.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Good work by Cage as he checks the leg kick.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Raffington scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raffington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raffington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Raffington connects with a right hand. Cage shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Raffington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shane Raffington is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington slips under a jab from Cage.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage throws a low kick but Raffington moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Raffington.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raffington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Raffington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Raffington, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Cage scores with a head kick. Raffington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cage scores with a one two! Raffington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raffington misses with an uppercut.
Raffington wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cage cracks Raffington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raffington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raffington.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage throws out a counter right but Raffington avoids it with no problem.
Cage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raffington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raffington slips a jab from Cage.
Raffington feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raffington lands a slapping body shot.
Raffington cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Raffington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Raffington throws a chopping leg kick but Cage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington moves in looking to clinch but Cage pushes him off.
Cage throws a right hand that Raffington ducks under and follows up with a left that Raffington also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage fails to land with a series of punches.
Raffington throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Cage off balance momentarily.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffington.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raffington lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raffington throws a big shot that misses.
Cage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raffington.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raffington with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Raffington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cage.
Raffington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cage throws a one two combo.
Raffington is looking to clinch.
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Raffington scores with a nice strike.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Cage stuns Raffington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage blocks a jab.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Shane Raffington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raffington, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raffington.
Raffington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cage throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Cage takes one to the side of the head.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Raffington is out of range.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Raffington feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Nice straight punches there by Cage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cage.
Raffington tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raffington connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington misses with a few strikes there.
Raffington throws a good cross that connects.
Cage lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raffington misses with a low kick as Cage jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Raffington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raffington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Raffington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Raffington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage throws a jab when Raffington was well out of range.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick from Cage lands but Raffington takes it in his stride.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raffington.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Raffington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Raffington punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Raffington moved out of range nicely.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
It appears Raffington was looking to counter with a kick there.
Raffington looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Raffington is just out of range.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raffington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raffington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Raffington misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Raffington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raffington looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raffington tries to work over Cage's front leg with a kick but Cage checks it.
Raffington slips a jab from Cage.
A quick step to the side and Raffington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raffington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Raffington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage is trying to break free.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raffington 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 Cage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Raffington lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffington cracks Cage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raffington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raffington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raffington loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Cage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Cage is out of range.
Raffington throws a solid leg kick but Cage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raffington.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raffington connects with an inside leg kick.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington throws a leg kick that misses.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington connects with a body shot that sends Cage's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raffington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raffington. Raffington obviously looking to wear him down.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Raffington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raffington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Raffington!
A relieved looking Shane Raffington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Woods (ranked 2774 p4p, 3020 weight class) and Paul Starker (ranked 107 p4p, 113 weight class). Starker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woods looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Woods dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Starker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woods is trying to stall.
Starker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Starker on the inside.
Woods takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Jake Woods has been cut.
Starker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Woods avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker's coach down at Intergalactic Guerrilla Boxing was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Starker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Starker gets through Woods's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Jake Woods's cut is getting worse.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
 Woods is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starker pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Woods! Starker unloads with more strikes and Woods sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Starker!
In his post fight interview, Paul Starker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ringz daBell (ranked 1378 p4p, 2141 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 168 p4p, 266 weight class). daBell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DaBaby-Suge. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ringz daBell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes daBell up against the cage in a clinch.
daBell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
daBell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keskinens head.
daBell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for daBell.
Keskinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen is pushing daBell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
daBell breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Keskinen misses
and daBell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but daBell manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskinen. daBell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskinen looks to land a left hand but daBell moved out of range nicely.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but daBell manages to avoid it.
daBell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
daBell takes a swing at Keskinen's ribcage but misses.
daBell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskinen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
daBell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keskinen.
daBell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskinen was well out of range. Poor timing from daBell.
daBell throws a body shot but no joy.
Keskinen avoids the body shot from daBell.
daBell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
daBell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but daBell was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskinen.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but daBell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
daBell throws a hook but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from daBell.
daBell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
daBell throws a body shot but no joy.
daBell stuns Keskinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
daBell missing with a left hand there. Keskinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keskinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
daBell throws a good cross that connects.
daBell blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by daBell.
Keskinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keskinen missing with knees to the body.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
daBell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
daBell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
daBell throws an overhand right that lands on Keskinen's shoulder, as Keskinen tries to avoid the shot.
daBell misses with a straight right.
daBell misses with a looping left.
Keskinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. daBell doesn't seem bothered though.
Keskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. daBell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keskinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from daBell.
daBell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
daBell connects with a single shot there.
Keskinen wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keskinen slips under a jab from daBell.
Keskinen digs a good body shot into daBell's ribs.
We've been told by daBell's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Keskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keskinen throws a series of punches but daBell avoids them all with ease.
daBell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
daBell throws a jab when Keskinen was well out of range.
daBell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
daBell looks to land a right hand but Keskinen moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from daBell misses the target.
daBell sets himself, and Keskinen steps forward looking for the clinch! daBell avoids it this time.
Keskinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
daBell tries to keep at a distance but Keskinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Keskinen.
daBell lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but daBell blocks it.
Still in the clinch, daBell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Keskinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by daBell.
daBell is leaning against Keskinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
daBell has a couple of punches blocked by Keskinen.
daBell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
daBell throws a lazy right hand but Keskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
daBell misses the shot to the body.
daBell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 Ringz daBell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keskinen misses with a looping right.
Keskinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keskinen takes a swing at daBell's ribcage but misses.
Keskinen throws an off balance right hand
and Keskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
daBell throws a hook to the side of Keskinen's head but Keskinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keskinen slips a jab from daBell.
Keskinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down daBell rather than just go for the knockout.
Keskinen lands a glancing blow to the side of daBell's head.
daBell misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from daBell misses the target.
Keskinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keskinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
daBell throws an overhand right that lands on Keskinen's shoulder, as Keskinen tries to avoid the shot.
Keskinen blocks a leg kick.
Keskinen wants to counter the offense by daBell and move into the clinch position.
daBell misses the shot to the body.
Keskinen swings for the body but daBell moves out of range.
A slow jab from daBell misses its intended target.
Ringz daBell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by daBell.
Keskinen doesn't manage to clinch there - daBell circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from daBell misses the target.
daBell swings for the body but Keskinen moves out of range.
Keskinen misses with an uppercut. daBell saw that one coming.
daBell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keskinen.
Keskinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from daBell.
daBell lands a nice looking body shot.
daBell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keskinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Keskinen. Those never looked like landing.
daBell throwing a counter right hand but Keskinen manages to avoid it.
daBell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keskinen.
Keskinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from daBell.
Keskinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Keskinen. Those never looked like landing.
daBell is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keskinen avoids the body shot from daBell.
Keskinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from daBell.
Keskinen misses with a body shot.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but daBell manages to avoid it.
daBell scores with a jab to the body.
Keskinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles daBell. daBell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
daBell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keskinen backs up against the cage.
daBell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keskinen looks to land a right hand but daBell moved out of range.
Keskinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. daBell is defending well for now.
daBell avoiding damage as Keskinen throws knees to the body.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Keskinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from daBell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
daBell tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the cage.
daBell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
daBell misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from daBell - that landed with a thud.
Veikko Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keskinen tries to throw a body punch but daBell avoids it by throwing Keskinen back against the cage.
daBell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keskinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite daBell's efforts to push away.
daBell blocks an elbow strike from Keskinen.
daBell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
daBell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
daBell lands a jab to Keskinen's midsection.
Keskinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by daBell.
Keskinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as daBell throws out the jab.
daBell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keskinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
daBell misses with a straight left.
Keskinen wants to counter the offense by daBell and move into the clinch position.
Keskinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keskinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from daBell.
daBell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by daBell.
Keskinen misses the body punch
and daBell counters with a nice body shot.
Keskinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. daBell doesn't seem bothered though.
Keskinen throws a body punch but daBell moves out of range.
Keskinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keskinen blocks a jab.
Keskinen lands a right hook to the body.
daBell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keskinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
daBell scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Veikko Keskinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
daBell swings for the body but Keskinen moves out of range.
daBell misses with a hook.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from daBell.
daBell throws out a loose jab but Keskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch but daBell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
daBell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for daBell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keskinen avoids the body shot from daBell.
A shot to the liver by daBell. Beautiful body shot.
Keskinen misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting daBell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by daBell.
Keskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keskinen avoids the body shot from daBell.
daBell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
daBell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keskinen works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from daBell.
Keskinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. daBell is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from daBell.
A head punch on the inside from daBell fails to land.
daBell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
daBell lands a nice shot to the body.
daBell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Keskinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
daBell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
daBell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
daBell just misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
daBell lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen misses with a few strikes there.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keskinen slips a jab and a cross from daBell.
daBell 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.
Keskinen is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Keskinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keskinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting daBell counter with a right hand.
daBell moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from daBell misses the target.
Keskinen throws a hook but daBell avoids it easily.
daBell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keskinen works daBell's body with a nice hook.
Keskinen misses with a hook to the body
letting daBell counter with a right hand.
 Keskinen is rocked!
Keskinen tries to clinch there but daBell circles away.
Keskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can daBell finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keskinen cracks a nice hook into daBell's ribs.
Keskinen with a jab.
Keskinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Keskinen throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - daBell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keskinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keskinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from daBell.
Keskinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
daBell misses with a wild body shot.
daBell looks to land a combination but Keskinen avoids it well.
daBell looks to throw the jab but Keskinen is out of range.
daBell avoids the body shot from Keskinen.
A quick step to the side and daBell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keskinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
daBell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
daBell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskinen.
daBell throwing a counter right hand but Keskinen manages to avoid it.
daBell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
daBell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from daBell there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
daBell throws a lazy right hand but Keskinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keskinen wants to clinch.
daBell just misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen takes a swing at daBell's ribcage but misses.
daBell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
daBell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keskinen throws a hook but daBell blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ringz daBell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think daBell 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ringz daBell!
Ringz daBell made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 1263 p4p, 1579 weight class) and Tu Barrels (ranked 47 p4p, 64 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrels takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrels slips under a jab from Miller.
Barrels cracks Miller with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Barrels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrels as he avoids it easily.
Barrels with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Barrels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrels manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barrels has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barrels misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Barrels misses with a body punch
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrels misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller jabs Barrels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrels needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Barrels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Barrels looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Miller has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barrels moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Barrels's head back.
Barrels swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barrels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrels throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Good shot there by Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller slips under a jab from Barrels.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barrels moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Barrels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrels lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrels misses with a combination
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Barrels loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Barrels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Barrels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Miller catches Barrels right on the button with a cross.
Barrels misses with a hook.
Barrels swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrels takes one on the button.
Miller misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrels walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller cracks Barrels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barrels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Barrels's head but Barrels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Barrels manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Barrels wants to sweep but Miller has passed to side control!
Barrels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miller's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Miller! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Barrels has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Miller!
A relieved looking Eddie Miller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Hiko (ranked 650 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Gorgon Zola (ranked 23 p4p, 46 weight class). Zola has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Zola!
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!
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Gorgon Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiko throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hiko throws a leg kick but Zola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola lands a jab to Hiko's midsection.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Hiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zola.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zola darts in and clinches Hiko up against the cage.
Zola digs a right hand into Hiko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hiko's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiko.
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko walks into a left hand.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zola sprawls well. Zola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiko gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiko ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola slips a jab from Hiko.
Hiko lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hiko misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiko feinted with a counter takedown.
Hiko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiko scrambles back to his feet.
Zola moves out of range of the leg kick from Hiko.
Zola throws a shot from downtown. Hiko moves away and avoids it.
Zola checks the leg kick.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiko circles away quickly and effectively.
Zola throws a series of punches but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko slips a jab from Zola.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Zola misses the jab.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola swinging wildly here.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiko moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Zola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Hiko cracks a nice hook into Zola's ribs.
Zola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hiko misses with a combination
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Hiko blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zola doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Hiko cracks Zola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiko thows a leg kick but Zola checks it
and Zola counters with a nice leg kick.
Zola cracks a nice hook into Hiko's ribs.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Zola.
Zola staying out of range there.
Hiko looks for a takedown but Zola sprawls well.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zola tries to clinch up.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Zola moves away from the strike by Hiko.
Hiko looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola dips to his left and cracks Hiko with an uppercut!
Hiko slips a straight right by Zola.
Hiko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiko or perhaps it was just good defense by Zola, which made it look bad.
Hiko moves forwards but Zola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Hiko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zola! But no joy.
Zola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zola cracks Hiko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hiko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zola.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zola wants to clinch up but Hiko keeps it at a distance.
Hiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Zola tries to sprawl out of it but Hiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Hiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
Hiko moves out of range as Zola strikes.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zola avoids the body shot from Hiko.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiko manages to avoid it.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiko.
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiko. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola needs to keep his hands up - Hiko had a free shot at his head there.
Hiko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zola connects with a body shot that sends Hiko's belly button to the back.
Zola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiko misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws an overhand right that lands on Hiko's shoulder, as Hiko tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zola sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiko staying out of range there.
Hiko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zola scores with a leg kick.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zola misses with a hook. Hiko ducked under it nicely.
Zola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hiko drives through with a takedown into Zola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zola has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hiko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hiko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola misses with the combination.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Zola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiko.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Hiko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hiko's sensitive parts.
Zola checks a low kick from Hiko.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zola's guard.
Hiko is standing up over Zola. Zola looks to escape but Hiko dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zola holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zola keeps working.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Zola defends.
What's Zola going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Zola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zola is looking for a sweep.
Zola gets back to half guard.
Zola is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hiko throws an elbow that misses. Zola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiko's guard. Nice move by Zola!
Hiko has Zola pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
Zola cracks Hiko with a good jab.
Zola defending well as Hiko loads up on a big left hand.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Hiko is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zola.
Hiko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zola eats them both and turns towards Hiko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiko drops his hands momentarily and Zola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiko throws a hook but Zola avoids it easily.
Hiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hiko.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zola as he avoids it easily.
Hiko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zola's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Zola blocks the leg kick.
Hiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiko misses with an uppercut.
Zola lands with an overhand left.
Zola misses with a body shot.
Hiko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zola connects with a looping right hand.
Zola looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
A big right from Zola misses.
Aki Hiko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gorgon Zola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiko throws a series of strikes that have Zola backpedaling.
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!
Hiko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Hiko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hiko tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
Zola misses with a two punch combination.
Hiko misses with a hook. Zola ducked under it nicely.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Zola avoids it well and moves away.
Zola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aki Hiko.
I think Zola 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
In his post fight interview, Gorgon Zola started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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