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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Clarks (ranked 963 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 52 p4p, 103 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarks misses with a shot to the body
and Rob counters with a straight right hand.
Clarks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Rob does it's job there.
Rob slips a straight right by Clarks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rob has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clarks lands a jab to the nose.
Clarks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rob throws a jab when Clarks was well out of range.
Rob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rob moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarks looks to score with a jab to the body but Rob is just out of range.
Rob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clarks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rob, as that shot connected.
 Clarks is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob tries to clinch up but Clarks circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Clarks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rob pushes Clarks away with a front kick.
Clarks walks straight into a right hand from Rob - that's dropped him! Rob jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Clarks from any more punishment! Clarks complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ace Rob!
Our winner, Ace Rob, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1495 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Leo Vuce (ranked 89 p4p, 59 weight class). Sagaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Leo Vuce 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takumi Sagaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Vuce.
Vuce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagaki tries to counter with a takedown but Vuce is quick to defend against it.
Vuce shoots in and bounces Sagaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sagaki controls Vuce momentarily but Vuce frees himself.
Vuce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagaki managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce throwing strikes but missing.
Vuce stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sagaki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Vuce manages to get his head free but now Sagaki has transitioned to an armbar! Vuce grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sagaki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'My Mat Mofo.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Slater (ranked 1974 p4p, 3446 weight class) and Mini Stipe (ranked 114 p4p, 173 weight class). Stipe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Tim Slater has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Stipe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stipe shoots in but no luck this time.
Stipe connects with a leg kick.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stipe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slater's sensitive parts.
Slater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a body kick.
Stipe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater blocks a leg kick.
Stipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stipe somewhat.
Tim Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mini Stipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stipe darts in looking for a takedown but Slater gets double underhooks and turns Stipe into the cage.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Slater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stipe.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Stipe.
Mini Stipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stipe.
Stipe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stipe defending well as Slater loads up on a big left hand.
Stipe misses with a double jab
and Slater counters with a left and a right that hurts Stipe! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Slater jumps into full mount!
 Stipe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Stipe is still in real trouble! Can Slater finish him?
Slater is working hard here to advance position.
Stipe is looking to get to half guard.
Slater looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stipe seems to have recovered his senses.
Stipe tries to hold on but Slater postures up.
Slater goes for an armbar but Stipe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stipe.
Slater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stipe defends well.
Stipe trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Stipe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stipe passes into half guard.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Stipe has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Slater taking some punishment here, with Stipe in his half guard.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slater is on top in guard.
Stipe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stipe scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stipe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slater has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Stipe misses.
Slater is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Stipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater jabs at Stipe's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Stipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater catches Stipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tim Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stipe goes for a double leg but Slater avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slater continues to drive forward.
Stipe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slater counters with a leg kick.
Stipe tried to score with a low kick but Slater checks it.
Stipe tries to land a leg kick but Slater saw it coming and moves away.
Stipe scores with a punch to the head.
Slater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stipe throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Stipe.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Stipe throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stipe throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Stipe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stipe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stipe throws a sloppy head kick
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slater with a nice calf kick.
Stipe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slater moves away from the strike by Stipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe blocks a jab.
Stipe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slater is out of range.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Slater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slater misses with a hook.
Stipe staying out of range there.
Stipe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stipe misses with a leg kick
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stipe moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Stipe misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stipe misses with a wild combination.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Stipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Stipe misses with a hook
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slater slips under a jab.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stipe misses the jab.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Stipe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Stipe throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Stipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stipe throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater misses with an uppercut. Stipe saw that one coming.
Stipe scoring well with a low kick there.
Stipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stipe motions for Slater to come forward. Stipe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Stipe - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Stipe.
Stipe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stipe manages to avoid it.
Slater connects with a leg kick.
Stipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Stipe avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stipe misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Slater. No joy for Stipe on that attempt.
Slater swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stipe throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
Stipe misses with a head kick.
Stipe scores with a nice head shot.
Stipe misses with a low kick as Slater jumps back.
Slater jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stipe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slater is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stipe misses with a wild body shot.
Slater loads up on a big right hand but Stipe slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Stipe.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stipe thinking.
Mini Stipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
Slater throws a right hand that Stipe ducks under and follows up with a left that Stipe also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Slater.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Stipe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stipe tries to score with a low kick but Slater moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Stipe.
Stipe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick but Slater sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stipe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bone on bone clash there as Slater blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stipe swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stipe misses with a body shot.
Stipe throws a lazy head kick
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Stipe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slater. That did some damage!
Stipe lands a leg kick that knocks Slater off balance momentarily.
Stipe misses with a left hand
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Stipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stipe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stipe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipe throws a leg kick
and Stipe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stipe scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Stipe.
Stipe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stipe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe misses with a low kick.
As Stipe backs away, Slater returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stipe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stipe throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stipe misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a huge left! Stipe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slater isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stipe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slater!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Slater!
After the fight, Tim Slater 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.
Mini Stipe spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight. I will come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carl Black (ranked 1234 p4p, 1692 weight class) and Andre Alzamora (ranked 156 p4p, 214 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Carl Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Alzamora!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzamora swings widly with a right hand
and Carl Black counters with an inside leg kick.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzamora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carl Black throws a big shot that misses.
Alzamora is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice cross by Alzamora.
Alzamora clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Alzamora.
Alzamora misses with some punches.
Alzamora misses with a body punch.
Carl Black takes a shot to the head.
Alzamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Carl Black cracks Alzamora with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Alzamora.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzamora.
Alzamora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carl Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzamora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzamora. Carl Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzamora misses with a straight right.
Carl Black throwing a counter right hand but Alzamora manages to avoid it.
Alzamora just misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzamora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzamora scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carl Black.
Carl Black closes the distance and clinches.
Alzamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Alzamora misses with a body punch.
Carl Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzamora avoids the damage to the body.
Alzamora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carl Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alzamora blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzamora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black lands a left hand.
Alzamora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carl Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzamora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzamora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Alzamora on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carl Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carl Black lands a body shot.
A short left from Carl Black.
Alzamora tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
Alzamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alzamora has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carl Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Alzamora can turn it around.
Alzamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black blocks a body shot from Alzamora.
Carl Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzamora working aggressively here.
Alzamora misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzamora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Alzamora avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzamora on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carl Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzamora.
Carl Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzamora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alzamora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carl Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzamora circles away.
Alzamora is looking for the big counter here.
Alzamora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carl Black throws a looping overhand right but Alzamora ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alzamora! But no joy.
Carl Black cracks a nice hook into Alzamora's ribs.
Carl Black moves in looking to clinch but Alzamora pushes him off.
Carl Black digs a good body shot into Alzamora's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzamora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carl Black's sensitive parts.
Jimmy Carl Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black lunges at Alzamora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alzamora's hand.
Carl Black closes the distance and pushes Alzamora back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzamora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzamora breaks from the clinch.
Carl Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzamora is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carl Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carl Black throws a hook but Alzamora blocks it.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alzamora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alzamora is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carl Black with a body shot.
A low kick from Carl Black misses
and Alzamora counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Alzamora dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alzamora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzamora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carl Black clinches up against the cage.
Carl Black trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alzamora fails to land.
Carl Black lands a right hand.
Alzamora managing to block the knees to the body from Carl Black.
Alzamora misses with some punches.
Alzamora lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carl Black - that landed with a thud.
Alzamora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzamora cracks Carl Black with a nice body shot.
Carl Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzamoras head.
Alzamora misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzamora.
Still in the clinch, Alzamora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzamora misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzamora breaks the clinch.
Carl Black connects with a looping right hand.
Carl Black misses with a left hand
and Carl Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzamora misses with a body shot
and Carl Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alzamora throws an overhand right that lands on Carl Black's shoulder, as Carl Black tries to avoid the shot.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alzamora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carl Black wants to clinch
and Alzamora counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Alzamora checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carl Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alzamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Carl Black.
Alzamora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andre Alzamora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carl Black wants to clinch up but Alzamora keeps it at a distance.
Alzamora tries to move into range but Carl Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzamora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Jimmy Carl Black has been cut.
Carl Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzamora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carl Black slips a straight right by Alzamora.
Alzamora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carl Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alzamora.
A low kick from Carl Black is predictable there
enabling Alzamora to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carl Black misses with a body kick.
Carl Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzamora circles away.
Carl Black wants to clinch up but Alzamora keeps it at a distance.
Alzamora tries to move into range but Carl Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carl Black throws a hook to the side of Alzamora's head but Alzamora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carl Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzamora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carl Black clinches.
Alzamora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Carl Black tries to work over Alzamora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carl Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzamora lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora gets through Carl Black's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alzamora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carl Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alzamora.
Alzamora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Alzamora can't find room to land a body shot as Carl Black controls the action.
Alzamora misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzamora swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzamora is leaning against Carl Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alzamora misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzamora presses Carl Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzamora scores with a shot to the side of Carl Black's head.
Alzamora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Alzamora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzamora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alzamora.
Alzamora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Alzamora presses Carl Black against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzamora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Alzamora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Carl Black's cut.
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!
Alzamora scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alzamora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carl Black has time to react.
Carl Black misses with a hook
and Alzamora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carl Black! Alzamora lets Carl Black back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Carl Black is rocked!
Alzamora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Carl Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carl Black moves in looking to clinch but Alzamora pushes him off.
Alzamora lands a body shot.
Carl Black walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Carl Black limp body while Alzamora jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Alzamora!
Andre Alzamora made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lethal (ranked 358 p4p, 235 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 55 p4p, 34 weight class). Lethal comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport - Fight To Survive. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 4, fighting out of London, Matt Lethal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal misses with a double jab.
Lethal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Presley avoids the head kick by Lethal.
Presley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lethal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Presley slips a jab and a cross from Lethal.
Presley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal throws a low kick, looking for Presley's leg but Presley calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Presley blocks the low kick.
Lethal 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.
Presley slips under a jab from Lethal.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Presley there.
Lethal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Presley. Presley obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lethal misses the jab.
Lethal lands a really nice looking cross but Presley seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Presley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Presley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lethal, pushing him back against the cage.
Lethal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lethal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Presley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Presley.
Presley tries a quick counter leg kick but Lethal is wise to it.
Presley moves into the clinch.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Lethal controls the action.
Nice body punch from Presley - that landed with a thud.
Presley cracks Lethal with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lethal.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Presley blocking some punches.
Presley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lethal or not.
Lethal is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Presley.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lethal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Presley.
Presley presses Lethal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley tries to work over Lethal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Presley works on Lethal's body with a couple of short punches.
Lethal prevents a body shot from Presley.
Good body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
Presley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
Presley presses Lethal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Presley lands a left hand.
Presley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Presley lands a right hand.
Presley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley lands a body shot.
Presley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Lethal struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley lands a body shot.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Lethal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
Presley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley has Lethal pressed against the cage, preventing Lethal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Lethal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lethal is trying to break the clinch but Presley has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley scores with a shot to the side of Lethal's head.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lethal.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Lethal - that landed with a thud.
Lethal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lethal blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Presley pushes Lethal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Presley.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lethal throws a series of punches but Presley avoids them all with ease.
Lethal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Presley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lethal off the cage and back into range.
Presley scoring well with a low kick there.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Presley moves out of range easily.
Presley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lethal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Presley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lethal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Presley tests Lethal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Presley wants to land a leg kick but Lethal is out of range.
Presley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lethal throws a jab when Presley was well out of range.
Presley throws a series of punches but Lethal avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Presley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lethal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lethal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lethal looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Presley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Presley stuns Lethal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow Lethal down.
Presley moves away from the strike by Lethal.
Good standup being displayed there by Presley as he connects with a hook.
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Presley scores with a shot to the body.
Lethal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
Lethal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley cracks Lethal with an open hand slap.
Lethal looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
Lethal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Presley, as that shot connected.
Lethal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lethal.
Elvis Presley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lethal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Presley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley thows a body kick. Lethal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lethal misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
A good leg kick by Presley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lethal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Presley. Presley obviously looking to wear him down.
Lethal throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley lands with a cross.
Lethal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lethal throws a head kick but Presley moves out of range.
Presley lands a nice shot that snaps Lethal's head back.
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Presley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal takes one to the side of the head.
Presley scoring well with a low kick there.
Lethal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Presley slips a jab from Lethal.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Presley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Presley feints and then cracks Lethal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lethal down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Presley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice cross by Presley.
Lethal misses with a straight left.
Presley cracks Lethal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Presley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lethal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Presley. Presley obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Lethal misses.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lethal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Presley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Presley tries to clinch up but Lethal circles away and keeps his distance.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley throws a series of punches but Lethal moves out of range.
Presley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Presley throws out a leg kick but Lethal moves out of range and Presley only half commits.
Presley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Presley scores with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lethal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Presley - the referee stops the clock and Lethal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Presley. Lethal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lethal throws a body punch but Presley moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Presley blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Presley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Presley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lethal's hands.
Presley blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Presley checks it.
Nice shot lands for Lethal.
Presley cracks Lethal with a good jab.
Presley avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Lethal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lethal slips a jab and a cross from Presley.
Lethal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lethal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lethal looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Presley slips under a jab from Lethal.
Presley blocks a jab.
Presley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Presley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Presley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lethal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lethal misses with a straight right.
Presley throws a good cross that connects.
Presley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lethal misses with a hook.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Presley finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lethal.
Lethal needs to keep his hands up - Presley had a free shot at his head there.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Presley.
Presley cracks Lethal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Presley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lethal.
Lethal jabs Presley right on the nose. Presley blinks but takes it well.
Presley tries to score with a low kick but Lethal moves his leg out of the way.
Lethal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Lethal.
Presley is looking to slow Lethal down with leg kicks.
Presley cracks Lethal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Presley throws a leg kick which misses Lethal's front leg but catches the back leg as Lethal tries to avoid it.
Lethal takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley takes the fight into the clinch.
Lethal blocking some punches.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
Lethal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Presley counters with a nice leg kick.
Lethal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Presley manages to avoid it.
Presley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Presley.
Lethal misses with a series of wild punches.
Presley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Presley as he connects with a hook.
Presley lands a really nice looking cross but Lethal seems unphased.
Presley blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Presley connects with a jab.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Presley. Lethal shrugs it off though.
Presley staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Presley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley thuds his right hand into Lethal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Presley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Lethal misses
and Presley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Presley blocks a leg kick.
Presley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lethal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Presley.
Lethal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Presley circles away quickly and effectively.
Lethal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Presley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lethal.
Lethal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lethal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Presley.
Lethal scores with a decent looking hook.
Lethal's corner calls for a 1-2. Lethal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Presley scores with a decent looking hook.
Presley clinches up with Lethal and pushes him back against the cage.
Lethal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lethal is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Presley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Presley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
Lethal misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lethal or not.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley presses Lethal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Presley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Presley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Presley.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lethal backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley is working Lethal over against the cage.
Presley scores with a shot to the side of Lethal's head.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Lethal controls the action.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Presley misses with some punches.
Matt Lethal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Presley walks into a left hand.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Lethal throws a good cross that connects.
Presley slips under a jab from Lethal.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lethal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Presley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Presley throws a series of strikes that have Lethal backpedaling.
Lethal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Presley with a hook.
Lethal throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Presley moves out of range easily.
Presley keeps Lethal at a distance using the push kick.
Lethal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lethal dips to his left and cracks Presley with an uppercut!
Lethal throws a leg kick but Presley moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Presley 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Matt Lethal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love it when we really fight. Kill or die!
We always have to give a show to the public.
Syn is the best org in the world. Congrats, Presley!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Astro Traveller (ranked 229 p4p, 267 weight class) and Sambulo Yeboah (ranked 15 p4p, 18 weight class). Traveller comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Yeboah has chosen Lionel Richie - All Night Long as his entrance music. 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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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 31 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sambulo Yeboah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traveller scores with a leg kick.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Traveller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yeboah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Traveller is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Traveller pushes Yeboah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Yeboah has a takedown stuffed.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Traveller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yeboah won't allow Traveller to get back to his feet.
Traveller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Yeboah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller is pressed up against the cage. Yeboah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Traveller down to the mat. Traveller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Astro Traveller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
Traveller motions for Yeboah to come forward. Traveller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traveller.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Yeboah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yeboah was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Traveller throws Yeboah to one side and escapes!
Yeboah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yeboah tries for a takedown but Traveller circles away easily
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeboah doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeboah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yeboah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Traveller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Yeboah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Traveller on the inside.
Traveller prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeboah wants a takedown but no success here.
Traveller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeboah shoots in but no luck this time.
Yeboah looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traveller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yeboah is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Traveller trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yeboah trying to control the action but Traveller is working from the bottom.
Traveller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yeboah wants to control but Traveller is keeping him busy.
Traveller throws Yeboah to one side and escapes!
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Traveller sprawls well. Traveller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller lands a really nice looking cross but Yeboah seems unphased.
Yeboah has his takedown stuffed
and Traveller counters with a stiff right hand.
Yeboah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Traveller pinned against the cage. Traveller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yeboah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Traveller but Traveller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Traveller. No joy for Yeboah on that attempt.
Traveller throws a front kick aimed at Yeboah's knee but Yeboah avoids it well.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Traveller but Traveller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Traveller is looking to slow Yeboah down with leg kicks.
Traveller throws out a leg kick but Yeboah moves out of range and Traveller only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yeboah.
A counter left hand to the body from Traveller misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeboah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Traveller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yeboah somewhat.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Traveller sprawls well. Traveller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yeboah gets slowly back to his feet.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Traveller as he jumps to the side.
Yeboah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Traveller. Beautiful body shot.
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!
A clash of legs there as Yeboah blocks the low kick.
Traveller with a nice calf kick.
Traveller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yeboah shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Traveller's guard.
Traveller has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yeboah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah shoots for a double leg takedown but Traveller sprawls well. He's pushed Yeboah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yeboah is rocked!
Yeboah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yeboah is still on wobbly legs! Can Traveller finish him?
Traveller fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Yeboah to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Yeboah looks to clinch but Traveller throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Yeboah taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Astro Traveller!
Astro Traveller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Alvado (ranked 119 p4p, 544 weight class) and Michael Garibaldi (ranked 18 p4p, 86 weight class). Alvado comes into the arena with Ichense Dub blaring out of the sound system. Garibaldi has chosen Resist and Bite - Sabaton as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class 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 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
Alvado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garibaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Garibaldi moves away and avoids it.
Garibaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garibaldi throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Garibaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garibaldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garibaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Garibaldi closes the distance and pushes Alvado back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvado blocks a body shot from Garibaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Alvado is struggling to control the position.
Garibaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Alvado holds him up against the cage and eventually Garibaldi drops back down to his feet.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the head.
Garibaldi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvado walks away with a smile on his face. Garibaldi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Alvado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Garibaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garibaldi avoids it.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garibaldi thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvado delivers a nice body kick.
Alvado thuds his shin into the meat of Garibaldi's side.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Garibaldi jumps back.
Alvado misses the jab.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garibaldi on the side of the head.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Garibaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garibaldi throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a body kick.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado throws a leg kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alvado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
A big left from Garibaldi misses.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Garibaldi's leg but Garibaldi calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Garibaldi rushes Alvado and presses him up against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marco Alvado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Garibaldi.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
Garibaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado swings wildly with an uppercut but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garibaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garibaldi.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi jumps guard.
Alvado looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvado wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is keeping the position.
Garibaldi working for a triangle but Alvado defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Alvado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi misses with a straight right.
Garibaldi throws a shot to the body.
Alvado is looking to slow Garibaldi down with leg kicks.
Alvado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garibaldi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Alvado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Garibaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garibaldi tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Marco Alvado is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvado throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garibaldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alvado's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvado misses the target.
Garibaldi misses with a hook.
Alvado swings for the body but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alvado.
Garibaldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Garibaldi throws a lazy body kick
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick.
Alvado tries to land a front kick but Garibaldi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
Garibaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garibaldi slips a straight right by Alvado.
Garibaldi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvado throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garibaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garibaldi. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garibaldi scores with a body shot.
Garibaldi moves into range and clinches up with Alvado.
Alvado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado scores with a shot to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Garibaldi is working Alvado over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Garibaldi pulls Alvado into guard.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garibaldi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvado controls the pace.
Alvado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garibaldi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvado has managed to get both his arms back between Garibaldi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvado forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvado sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garibaldi keeping moving, preventing Alvado from controlling successfully.
Garibaldi keeping full guard, as Alvado tries to pass.
Alvado trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Garibaldi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garibaldi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alvado controlling the position well.
Alvado is pressing down on Garibaldi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Garibaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvado connects with a single shot there.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by Garibaldi.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Garibaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garibaldi blocks a head kick by Alvado.
Garibaldi throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Garibaldi's torso.
Some bone on bone action there as Garibaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garibaldi misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Alvado. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garibaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Alvado throws a right and a left that Garibaldi avoids nicely.
Garibaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Garibaldi coming out on top.
Garibaldi throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Alvado there.
Alvado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garibaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garibaldi blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Nice body punch from Garibaldi - that landed with a thud.
Garibaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvado controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvado prevents a body shot from Garibaldi.
A short right from Alvado.
Garibaldi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garibaldi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alvado tries to free his leg and advance position but Garibaldi is retaining full guard.
Garibaldi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alvado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throwing strikes but missing.
Alvado decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Garibaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Alvado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garibaldi with a hook.
Garibaldi checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice combination there by Alvado.
Alvado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Garibaldi connects with a body shot.
Garibaldi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garibaldi misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Garibaldi 's knee.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Alvado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvado scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Garibaldi forces Alvado back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Alvado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvado 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
Marco Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Alcala (ranked 215 p4p, 291 weight class) and Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 29 p4p, 42 weight class). DeSilva has chosen Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala connects with a looping right hand.
DeSilva lands with an uppercut that bounces Alcala off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Alcala's front leg but catches the back leg as Alcala tries to avoid it.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alcala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Alcala backing away here, and DeSilva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alcala throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva lands with a right hand.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala tries to score with a low kick but DeSilva moves his leg out of the way.
DeSilva moves out of range as Alcala throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alcala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alcala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Alcala.
DeSilva takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and DeSilva only half commits.
DeSilva connects with a nice looking jab.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
Alcala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcala checks a leg kick nicely.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alcala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Alcala missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Alcala slips the punch.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcala's sensitive parts.
Alcala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alcala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alcala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that misses.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alcala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Alcala.
Alcala throws a push kick but DeSilva slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcala.
The crowd cheers as Alcala lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Alcala.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva defending well as Alcala loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva throws out a counter right but Alcala avoids it with no problem.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
DeSilva tries a quick counter leg kick but Alcala is wise to it.
Alcala tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alcala.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alcala misses with a kick to the body.
Alcala scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcala throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
Alcala slips a straight right by DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Alcala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alcala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alcala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva throws a front kick that sends Alcala stumbling back into the cage.
Alcala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Alcala misses.
Alcala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeSilva misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Alcala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
Alcala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Alcala down.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Alcala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alcala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Alcala.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
Alcala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alcala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeSilva sprawling to the canvas! DeSilva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alcala finish him?!
DeSilva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala lands an uppercut, right on the button! DeSilva tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Alcala!
A very excited looking Rodney Alcala rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pentti Pentele (ranked 167 p4p, 57 weight class) and Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 20 p4p, 7 weight class). Pentele comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams of Retribution. 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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pentele circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Pentele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Pentele blocks the body kick.
Pentele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kansalainen catches Pentele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Pentele's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Pentele didn't see that one coming.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Pentele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Pentele tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansalainen!
Kansalainen misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Jab by Pentele.
Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen misses the body punch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Kansalainen catches Pentele right on the button with a cross.
Pentele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pentele defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele connects with a high kick.
Pentele slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen sizes up Pentele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pentele or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentele.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Pentele.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pentele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pentele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Kansalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pentele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pentele lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pentele moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Pentele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Pentele scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pentele punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen motions for Pentele to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Kansalainen misses
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Pentele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a cross.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Pentele's leg but Pentele calmly moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele 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!
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pentele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Pentele tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Pentele with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pentele!
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Pentele cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen moves into the clinch.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele presses Kansalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kansalainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pentele - the referee stops the clock and Kansalainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pentele. Kansalainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Pentele up against the cage.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kansalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Pentele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pentele lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Pentele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kansalainen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 99 p4p, 342 weight class) and Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 5 p4p, 21 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaia Ky Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ky Jr misses.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Ky Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Ky Jr tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Ky Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Ky Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ky Jr postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ky Jr.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Ky Jr misses its intended target.
Ky Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Ky Jr getting side control.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Ky Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ky Jr passes to side control.
Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ky Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Ky Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit keeps Ky Jr under control for a moment.
Ky Jr is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr landing a few strikes.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ky Jr clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ky Jr backwards.
Ky Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ky Jr can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ky Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Ky Jr. Ky Jr maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ky Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Ky Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ky Jr's gas tank.
Ky Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ky Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ky Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ky Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ky Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ky Jr is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Ky Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ky Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ky Jr is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ky Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ky Jr misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ky Jr moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Ky Jr didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ky Jr.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Ky Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Ky Jr shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Ky Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ky Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ky Jr is out of range.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ky Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ky Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Ky Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ky Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ky Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Ky Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Ky Jr blocks the low kick.
Ky Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ky Jr won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to hold Ky Jr in close to prevent damage but Ky Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr with the ground and pound but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ky Jr has his back to the cage.
Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ky Jr blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Ky Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Ky Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ky Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit has one foot on Ky Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ky Jr wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Ky Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Ky Jr forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Ky Jr is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit presses Ky Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Ky Jr stalls.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ky Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ky Jr fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ky Jr in his tracks.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ky Jr jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Ky Jr.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ky Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ky Jrs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
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!
Ky Jr wants to stall.
Ky Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Ky Jr improves his position.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Ky Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Ky Jr is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Ky Jr avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Ky Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Ky Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Ky Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ky Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Ky Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Ky Jr drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Ky Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ky Jr checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Ky Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Ky Jr trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ky Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Ky Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ky Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ky Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ky Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Ky Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is the new bantamweight champion!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.
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