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SFL 09 | Hell's Kitchen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fan Boi (ranked 2293 p4p, 22839 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 317 p4p, 673 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fan Boi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Boi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boi misses with a straight right.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence thuds a left hand into Boi's body.
Boi misses with a body shot.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boi throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Boi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Boi with that takedown attempt.
Boi looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Boi is out of range.
Boi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Boi's head but Boi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
Nice defenses there by Boi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boi.
Boi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lawrence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Boi with a series of wild strikes but Boi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Boi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Boi throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Boi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boi throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boi backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boi. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boi throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence moves out of range of the leg kick from Boi.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Boi lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence takes a swing at Boi's ribcage but misses.
Boi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boi.
Nice shot lands for Boi.
Boi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Boi has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boi.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Boi.
Boi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Boi lands a slapping body shot.
Boi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Boi avoids it well.
Boi moves out of range as Lawrence strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Boi moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Boi.
Boi stalks Lawrence and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawrence's face. Lawrence staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Lawrence.
Boi swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Boi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Boi.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Boi saw that one coming.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boi misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Boi.
Boi walks into a left hand.
Boi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 Boi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence tests Boi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Boi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boi misses with a looping right.
BOOM! Lawrence lands a beautiful left hook that drops Boi. Boi tries to recover but Lawrence is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Boi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Lawrence!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aly Magomedov (ranked 2702 p4p, 2423 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 371 p4p, 337 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Aly Intro RUN! blaring out of the sound system. Aly Magomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Munson at a distance.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Munson digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Munson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Munson as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Munson slips under a jab.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Munson avoids nicely.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Magomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Munson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Munson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Munson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Munson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munson.
Munson prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov has picked Munson up - he's going for a ride! Magomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Munson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
Munson is working for a rear naked choke. Magomedov is not defending it well and Munson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Magomedov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Magomedov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yves Trudeau (ranked 4451 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 482 p4p, 169 weight class). River is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from River lands.
Trudeau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trudeau scores with a nice body kick.
River misses with a head kick.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
River with a nice calf kick.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Trudeau
letting River counter with a right hand.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Trudeau throws a jab when River was well out of range.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Trudeau.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trudeau misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
River is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trudeau!
Trudeau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
River avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control.
River prevents Trudeau from getting the reversal.
Trudeau is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
Trudeau wants to hold on but River pushes him away.
Trudeau is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
River wants to control the action but instead Trudeau gets a body lock and reverses into River's guard! Nice work!
Trudeau drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Trudeau off! Trudeau jumps back into River's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
River trying to control the position.
River lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Trudeau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
River controlling the position well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River wants to control but Trudeau is keeping busy and won't allow it.
River regains full guard. Nicely done.
River wants to sweep here but Trudeau controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau passes easily into side control. Nice work.
River is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Trudeau tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Trudeau works his way into side control.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trudeau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trudeau wants to stand but River has his arm trapped.
River manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Trudeau trying to control but River postures up.
Trudeau is not content to let River control the position.
River is taking a breather. Trudeau says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau won't allow River to pass to mount.
Trudeau actively working from the bottom here.
River is trying to control. Trudeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
River is looking for a kimura but Trudeau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Trudeau is controlling River's position as best he can from this difficult position.
River is looking to take a break and control but Trudeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Trudeau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trudeau is looking to improve his position.
River trying to control from half guard but Trudeau is working away.
Trudeau is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Trudeau throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River gets tackled into the cage by Trudeau. Trudeau maintains the clinch.
Trudeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudeau misses with a wild body shot.
Trudeau throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Yves Trudeau is winning the standup battle so far.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trudeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trudeau misses with a low kick.
River thuds his right hand into Trudeau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trudeau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
Trudeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
Trudeau tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River scores with a leg kick.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Trudeau is rocked!
River slips under a jab.
Oh Trudeau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Trudeau seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River gets the takedown into side control.
Trudeau regains half guard.
River passes to side control.
River looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
River trying to control the action but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
River advances nicely into full mount.
Trudeau is squirming around, avoiding River's attempts to control the action.
River working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Trudeau turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips River off and cradles Trudeau's limp body as River celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kollaa River!
A less than humble Kollaa River misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Che Von Cru (ranked 2207 p4p, 2106 weight class) and Baldur Torsten (ranked 290 p4p, 278 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cru might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the stranger. Torsten is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Temple of Odin. Baldur Torsten is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Che Von Cru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cru throws a quick counter kick to the body but Torsten avoids it.
Torsten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torsten throws a body shot but no joy.
Cru throws a lazy right hand but Torsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cru misses the body punch
and Torsten counters with a thumping low kick.
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cru!
Cru throws out a loose jab but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Torsten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torsten.
Cru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten throws a hook but Cru avoids it easily.
Torsten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cru looks for the body kick but Torsten saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Torsten.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cru - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten blocks a jab.
Cru throws a leg kick but Torsten moved away.
Cru throws a right hand that misses
and Torsten counters with a good low kick that Cru was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Cru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torsten looks to land a right hand but Cru moved out of range.
Torsten slips a jab from Cru.
Torsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torsten drops his hands momentarily and Cru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cru looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Torsten throws a push kick but Cru slaps the foot to one side.
Cru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torsten misses with a looping right.
Cru feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Torsten.
Torsten misses with an uppercut. Cru saw that one coming.
Torsten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torsten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Cru.
Cru misses with a looping left.
Torsten feints a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Cru coming out on top.
Cru scores with a shot to the body.
Torsten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torsten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cru under the eye.
Cru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Torsten looks for the body kick but Cru saw that one coming.
A big left from Cru misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cru looks to land a body kick but Torsten moved away.
Cru throws a right hand that Torsten ducks under and follows up with a left that Torsten also avoids with ease.
Cru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torsten doesn't seem bothered though.
Torsten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cru scores with a spinning back kick!
Torsten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cru keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cru throws a looping overhand right but Torsten ducks down to avoid it.
Cru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torsten doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torsten.
Cru looks to land a left hand but Torsten moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Torsten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torsten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru scores with a jab. Torsten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cru.
Cru swinging wildly here.
Torsten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cru misses with a kick to the body.
Cru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cru will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torsten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torsten thumps Cru with a low kick.
Cru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torsten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torsten swings for the body but Cru moves out of range.
Cru throws a series of punches but Torsten moves out of range.
Cru fakes the leg kick and cracks Torsten in the body.
Cru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cru misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with an outside leg kick.
Cru looks to throw the jab but Torsten is out of range.
Che Von Cru is winning the standup battle so far.
Torsten misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torsten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cru fakes the leg kick and cracks Torsten in the body.
Torsten misses with a left hand
and Cru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cru fails to land with a series of punches.
Torsten thinks about the counter body kick.
Cru with a nice cross.
Cru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torsten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Torsten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cru has got the better of the exchanges.
Cru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Torsten defending well as Cru loads up on a big left hand.
Cru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cru scoring well with a low kick there.
Cru scores with a jab.
Cru lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Cru blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cru throws a sloppy head kick and Torsten moves out of range easily.
Torsten takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cru.
Cru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torsten throws a body punch but Cru moves out of range.
Cru scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cru. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cru feints and then cracks Torsten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torsten down.
Torsten is looking to slow Cru down with leg kicks.
Torsten misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cru misses the target.
Torsten scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Torsten.
Cru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cru.
Torsten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torsten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru takes one to the chin there.
Torsten looks to land a body kick but Cru moved away.
Torsten misses with a looping left.
Cru throws a big shot that misses.
Cru misses the shot to the body.
Torsten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Torsten has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cru.
Torsten throws a leg kick but Cru checks it.
Cru scores with a shot to the body.
Cru is looking to land body kicks.
Torsten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cru was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Torsten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cru misses with a hook.
Cru swings for the body but Torsten moves out of range.
Cru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torsten can do to turn this around?
Torsten slips a jab from Cru.
A little jabbing left from Torsten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torsten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cru throws a leg kick that misses.
Torsten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torsten defending well as Cru loads up on a big left hand.
Torsten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cru. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten throws a hook but Cru blocks it.
Cru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torsten motions for Cru to come forward. Torsten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cru. Torsten does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Torsten takes a swing at Cru's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Cru.
Torsten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cru blocks a leg kick.
Torsten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cru. That did some damage!
Cru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Torsten counters with a nice leg kick.
Torsten throws a front kick aimed at Cru's knee but Cru avoids it well.
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Cru was looking to counter with a kick there.
A jab from Cru does it's job there.
Torsten fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cru throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a low kick, right behind Cru 's knee.
Cru feints and then cracks Torsten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torsten down.
Torsten throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torsten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cru misses with a looping left.
Cru misses with a hook to the body
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torsten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cru.
Torsten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Torsten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torsten.
Cru lands with an overhand left.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Torsten's front leg but catches the back leg as Torsten tries to avoid it.
Torsten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cru.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torsten moves away.
Torsten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cru is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Torsten.
Cru throws a body shot but no joy.
Baldur Torsten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten avoids the body shot from Cru.
Torsten with the inside leg kick.
Torsten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cru tried to counter with a leg kick but Torsten avoided it.
Cru cracks Torsten with a good jab.
Cru slips under a jab from Torsten.
Cru lands a leg kick that knocks Torsten off balance momentarily.
Torsten lands with a nice body kick.
Torsten just misses with a punch to the body.
Cru looks for the body kick but Torsten saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cru.
Torsten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torsten moves away.
Torsten walks into a straight right hand from Cru.
Cru lands a front kick.
Cru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torsten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cru in his tracks.
A big right from Torsten misses.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cru.
Cru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cru is looking to slow Torsten down with leg kicks.
Cru with the inside leg kick.
Cru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torsten throws a push kick but Cru slaps the foot to one side.
Cru digs a good body shot into Torsten's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cru clinches with his opponent.
Cru scores with a shot to the side of Torsten's head.
Cru throws a punch but it's blocked by Torsten.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torsten.
Cru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cru backwards.
Cru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torsten blocking some punches.
Torsten swings wildly with an uppercut but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cru prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Good body shot from Cru.
Still in the clinch, Torsten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cru misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Che Von Cru.
Well Cru 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
In his post fight interview, Che Von Cru 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 Jonny Baker (ranked 1710 p4p, 3561 weight class) and Koryu Miyagi (ranked 210 p4p, 414 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyagi misses with a hook.
Miyagi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miyagi throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miyagi.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi.
As Miyagi tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Miyagi manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baker is looking to counter the offense by Miyagi and move into the clinch.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker.
Miyagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Baker.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyagi lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a body shot.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyagi misses with an elbow strike.
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage.
Miyagi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miyagi can turn it around.
Miyagi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Baker tries to work over Miyagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyagi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baker lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Miyagi back against the cage.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miyagi.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyagi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miyagi throws a head punch that misses.
Baker is looking to control Miyagi's arms but Miyagi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baker has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miyagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Miyagi is trying to trip Baker. He has hold of a leg but Baker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is pulling down on Miyagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyagi, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miyagi throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Jonny Baker has been cut.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Miyagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Miyagi looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Miyagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miyagi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miyagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker is pushing Miyagi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker stalling.
Miyagi prevents a body shot from Baker.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Come on Miyagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miyagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyagi taking a breather.
Miyagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A nice left hand lands by Miyagi.
Miyagi gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Miyagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Baker has Miyagi pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koryu Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Baker prevents a body shot from Miyagi.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Miyagi catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Miyagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker tries to counter by clinching up but Miyagi breaks away and moves out of range.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Miyagi on that attempt.
Baker moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Miyagi with the inside leg kick.
Miyagi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
Baker wants a takedown.
Miyagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Miyagi.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miyagi is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koryu Miyagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker taking a breather.
Miyagi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baker presses Miyagi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Miyagi fails to land.
Miyagi slows down the pace here.
Miyagi has Baker pressed against the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyagi.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi misses with some punches.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four 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.
Miyagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyagi lands a body punch.
Miyagi can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Miyagi has Baker pushed against the cage.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jonny Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker tries a body shot but Miyagi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koryu Miyagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miyagi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koryu Miyagi!
After the fight, Koryu Miyagi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ned Kelly (ranked 1068 p4p, 2054 weight class) and Sterling Archer (ranked 142 p4p, 251 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Vigilante. Archer has chosen No Church In The Wild - Kanye West as his entrance music. Sterling Archer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ned Kelly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sterling Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer has a takedown stuffed.
Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Archer misses with a right hand
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Archer looking for a takedown.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kelly.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kelly moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Archer.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Archer misses with a hook.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Archer throws a big counter head kick but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Kelly has managed to clinch.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Archer.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick
and Archer counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Archer to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.
Kelly lands the left hand.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Archer avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kellys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Archer backs up against the cage.
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Archer cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Archer counters with a nice right hand that sends Kelly toppling to the canvas! Kelly scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Archer finish him?!
Kelly is rocked!
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!
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer throws a pinpoint strike between Kelly's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kelly crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Archer scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sterling Archer!
A relieved looking Sterling Archer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 1547 p4p, 758 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 184 p4p, 95 weight class). McGuire has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Kevin McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson connects with a jab.
 It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards McGuire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuire tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LaTroy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
McGuire misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire 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.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire drops Johnson with a right and a left! McGuire comes rushing in but Johnson regains his composure and manages to keep McGuire in guard.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
McGuire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice combo by McGuire! Oh, that's hurt him - Johnson falls to the canvas and McGuire follows him into side control.
Johnson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
McGuire throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGuire wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
McGuire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGuire is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.
McGuire tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
McGuire in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
McGuire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to control McGuire's posture but McGuire avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGuire.
McGuire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGuire wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
McGuire looking to control but instead Johnson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
McGuire is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
McGuire lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
McGuire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
McGuire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
McGuire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
McGuire tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by McGuire.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
LaTroy Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
Johnson wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire with a hook.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire lands a big shot that drops Johnson! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McGuire advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGuire in particular looking to stall.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaTroy Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson won't allow McGuire to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Torres (ranked 795 p4p, 493 weight class) and Jackson Pollock (ranked 133 p4p, 74 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera. Pollock has chosen Free Jazz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres checks a leg kick nicely.
Pollock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Pollock throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Pollock throws out a counter right but Torres avoids it with no problem.
Pollock staying out of range there.
Torres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Pollock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Pollock throws a solid leg kick but Torres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pollock.
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres misses with a looping left.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torres cracks Pollock with an open hand slap.
Torres thuds his right hand into Pollock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pollock takes one to the side of the head.
Pollock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Pollock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pollock.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
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!
Pollock misses with a straight left.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot.
Torres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Pollock misses with an uppercut
and Pollock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres thuds his right hand into Pollock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pollock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pollock throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Pollock lands with a cross.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Torres as he connects with a hook.
Pollock throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres has been working on his balance at Clinical - Private, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pollock.
Pollock tries to land a leg kick but Torres saw it coming and moves away.
Pollock misses with a looping right.
Pollock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Torres misses.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Torres scores with a decent looking hook.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollock feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
Pollock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pollock takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock motions for Torres to come forward. Pollock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock throws a low kick but Torres avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Jab, jab by Pollock - just one landing.
Torres throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Pollock settles back down.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
Pollock misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres blocks a leg kick.
Torres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pollock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pollock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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 Gabriel Torres will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torres connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock thuds his shin into the meat of Torres's side.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense.
Pollock feints a counter leg kick.
Torres lands a jab to the head.
Pollock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres catches Pollock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Torres closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pollock counters with a body kick.
Torres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Pollock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pollock throws a big shot that misses.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Pollock misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Jackson Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres staying out of range there.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Torres misses.
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Pollock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torres lands a jab.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollock.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Pollock feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Torres 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.
Torres swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Torres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pollock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torres scrambles back to his feet.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Torres misses.
Pollock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Pollock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pollock.
Pollock throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pollock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pollock throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Torres checks a low kick from Pollock.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres slips a jab from Pollock.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres throws a hook but Pollock blocks it.
Torres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pollock but Pollock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Pollock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock flicks out a counter leg kick but Torres steps away.
Torres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pollock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torres misses with a hook
and Pollock counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pollock.
Pollock is looking to land body kicks.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Pollock finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pollock misses with a left hand
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pollock walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pollock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pollock connects with a body shot that sends Torres's belly button to the back.
Pollock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Torres looks to land a left hand but Pollock moved out of range nicely.
Torres looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well.
A jab from Pollock finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Pollock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torres misses with a hook
and Pollock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Pollock scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Torres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Torres.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pollock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Pollock tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pollock lands with a right hand.
Torres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Torres misses.
Pollock looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Pollock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Pollock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pollock.
Torres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pollock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Torres.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres needs to keep his hands up - Pollock had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock sizes up Torres with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torres.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pollock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Torres keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Torres lands a left hand.
Torres working aggressively here.
Pollock breaks from the clinch.
Pollock lands a head shot.
Pollock takes one to the side of the head.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Torres checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Pollock slips under a jab from Torres.
Torres throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
A jab from Pollock finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Torres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Pollock.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock slips a jab from Torres.
Torres moves forwards but Pollock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pollock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Pollock counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Pollock cracks Torres with a good jab.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pollock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Torres back to the cage. Pollock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pollock's head.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Pollock tries a quick counter leg kick but Torres is wise to it.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Pollock is out of range.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pollock 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!
Jackson Pollock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 576 p4p, 487 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 77 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick lands with a right hand.
Kaepernick slips a jab from Bird.
Kaepernick throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Kaepernick gets caught napping as Bird dives in and scores a takedown. Kaepernick manages to retain guard.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Bird passes into half guard.
Bird has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaepernick defend it? Bird steps over the head and cranks it - Kaepernick is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
In his post fight interview, Jake Bird 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 280 p4p, 639 weight class) and Giuseppe Turturro (ranked 41 p4p, 102 weight class). Giuseppe Turturro 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson tries to clinch up.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson digs a good body shot into Turturro's ribs.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turturro misses the jab.
Turturro lands the left hand.
Bjornsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the side of Turturro's head but Turturro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turturro ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
It looked like Bjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bjornsson checks a leg kick.
Turturro is looking to clinch but Bjornsson is avoiding it.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giuseppe Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro missing with a left hand there. Bjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a jab to the nose.
Turturro connects with a nice looking jab.
Turturro scores with a jab to the body.
Bjornsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turturro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson takes one to the side of the head.
Turturro misses with a few strikes there.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Turturro throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Turturro looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Turturro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turturro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turturro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson defending well as Turturro loads up on a big left hand.
Turturro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro misses with a wild body shot.
Turturro tries to clinch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornsson misses the target.
Turturro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Bjornsson misses.
Turturro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turturro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turturro.
Turturro scores with the left hand. Bjornsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Bjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Bjornsson looks to land a left hand but Turturro moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson scores with a punch to the head.
Turturro misses with a body punch
and Bjornsson counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro throws a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson scores with a nice head shot.
Bjornsson scores with a hook.
Bjornsson scores with a hook to the body. Turturro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bjornsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turturro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turturro managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro 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.
Bjornsson lands a couple of digs.
Turturro is trying to keep Bjornsson in close.
Turturro pulls Bjornsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bjornsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turturro slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Turturro was well out of range.
Bjornsson checks a leg kick.
Turturro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Turturro staying out of range there.
Turturro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turturro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turturro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turturro avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Turturro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turturro closes the distance and pushes Bjornsson back into the cage.
Turturro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjornsson.
Turturro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Turturro controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Bjornsson back against the cage.
Turturro misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Turturro.
Bjornsson gets control of Turturro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bjornsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bjornsson is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Turturro defends easily.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turturro is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson is looking to improve his position.
Bjornsson actively working from the bottom here.
Turturro is trying to control. Bjornsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bjornsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bjornsson wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Bjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turturro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjornsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Turturro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turturro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Turturro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turturro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bjornsson avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Turturro's ribcage but misses.
Turturro tried to score with a low kick but Bjornsson checks it.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bjornsson misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson stuns Turturro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turturro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Turturro wants to clinch up but Bjornsson keeps it at a distance.
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 Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Turturro misses with a body kick.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Turturro's shoulder, as Turturro tries to avoid the shot.
Turturro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Turturro.
Turturro scores with a sloppy right hand. Bjornsson should have avoided that one.
Bjornsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Litill Bjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Turturro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson rushes Turturro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Turturro.
Turturro tries to throw a body punch but Bjornsson avoids it by throwing Turturro back against the cage.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turturro.
A short right from Turturro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Turturro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornsson controls his hands.
Turturro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bjornsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turturro's elbow.
Bjornsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turturro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Turturro controls the action.
Turturro misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson blocks a body shot from Turturro.
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornssons head.
Turturro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litill Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Turturro fails to land.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the head.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Turturro won't allow it.
Giuseppe Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
Turturro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjornssons head.
Turturro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turturro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turturro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turturro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turturro prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Turturro misses with the head strike.
Turturro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turturro blocking some punches.
Bjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but Turturro has him pressed against the cage.
Bjornsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Turturro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turturro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Turturro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turturro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bjornsson jumps guard but Turturro stands there with Bjornsson around his waist. Bjornsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turturro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turturro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turturro tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turturro throws a head punch that misses.
Turturro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turturro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjornsson tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Bjornsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turturro smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bjornsson as he connects with a hook.
Turturro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turturro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turturro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bjornsson connects with the punch.
Turturro throws a body kick that misses.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Turturro scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Turturro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjornsson momentarily.
Turturro misses with a body punch
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Turturro throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Litill Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turturro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Turturro throws a body kick.
Bjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Turturro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjornsson blocks a jab.
Turturro throws a lazy right hand but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turturro misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Turturro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bjornsson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Litill Bjornsson!
A very excited looking Litill Bjornsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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