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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dimitrov (ranked 684 p4p, 680 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 85 p4p, 84 weight class). Dimitrov's entrance music is Drake - Energy. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Menshikov avoided it.
Menshikov cracks Dimitrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Dimitrov's body.
Menshikov punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Menshikov jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menshikov throws a right hand that Dimitrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimitrov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov has Dimitrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menshikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Menshikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menshikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Menshikov tries to stall but Dimitrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menshikov lands a knee to the body.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Menshikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeez, Daniel Dimitrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Menshikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrov.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrov.
Still in the clinch, Menshikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menshikov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dimitrov to his knees! Menshikov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blake Green (ranked 210 p4p, 901 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 30 p4p, 117 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Sugar Rush. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jafar.
Green takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Green.
Green with the inside leg kick.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Jafar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jafar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green is looking for a sweep. Jafar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jafar decides to stand and escape the position.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Green looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green lands with a nice body kick.
Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Jafar jabs at Green's body.
Jafar defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jafar thinking.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar has managed to clinch.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Jafar digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Jafar pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Green blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range.
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Green swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Green is looking to wear down Jafar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar with a poor takedown
and Green counters with a leg kick.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jafar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jafar punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Jafar finds it's way through Green's defenses.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Jafar tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Jafar.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Jafar shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jafar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Jafar's shoulder, as Jafar tries to avoid the shot.
Jafar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar misses with a straight left.
Green lands the left hand.
Jafar looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Jafar drives through and ends up in Green's guard.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar throws a big elbow that misses.
Jafar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jafar trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Jafar looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Jafar is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Green presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've been informed that Jafar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Green lands a nice uppercut.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Jafar slips the punch.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Jafar backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Green works the jab nicely.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Green.
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Green looks to throw the jab but Jafar is out of range.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jafar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Green - that will leave a mark!
Jafar thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green misses with a hook
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jafar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Jafar moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green walks into a jab.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Green.
Jafar swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Green lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jafar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Green misses with the head strike.
Nuri Jafar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jafar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Green tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
Green pushes Jafar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Green scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Green misses with the head strike.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Green will probably get the nod.
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!
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Jafar tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
Jafar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Jafar throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Green stuns Jafar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Green looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Green.
Green misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jafar moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Jafar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green misses with a hook.
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Jafar throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green lands with an uppercut that bounces Jafar off the cage and back into range.
Jafar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Jafar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Jafar misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar lands a head 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!
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Green lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Jafar lands a body shot.
A jab from Jafar misses.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Jafar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt.
Green swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
Green misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jafar misses.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Jafar looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Green cracks Jafar with an open hand slap.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jafar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
Green throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Jafar misses with a wild body shot.
Green thuds a left hand into Jafar's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Jafar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jafar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jafar moves away.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jafar checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jafar manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denny Sideman (ranked 1370 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 186 p4p, 202 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denny Sideman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sideman walks into a left hand.
Sideman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Goodman 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Sideman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sideman slips a straight right by Goodman.
Sideman throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Sideman moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Goodman works Sideman's body with a nice hook.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman clobbers Sideman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sideman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Sideman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman jabs at Sideman's body.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sideman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a few strikes there.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Sideman's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sideman can pounce on him.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sideman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
As Goodman backs away, Sideman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman slips under a jab from Sideman.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodman tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman misses with the combination.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodman jabs at Sideman's body.
Goodman thows a body kick. Sideman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sideman.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Goodman.
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sideman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman misses with a leg kick
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Sideman lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Sideman throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sideman. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Sideman misses with a right hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodman is out of range and Sideman settles back down.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Sideman shakes it off.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Sideman is predictable there
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sideman throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
Goodman lands a jab.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Sideman's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Sideman with a nice cross.
Donk. Goodman catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman scoring well with a low kick there.
Sideman misses with a leg kick.
Sideman thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Goodman lands.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Sideman throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman scores with a jab.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Sideman checks it.
Goodman throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Sideman only half commits.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Sideman misses
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sideman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Sideman.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sideman. Sideman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sideman blocks a leg kick.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Sideman.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
A low kick lands for Sideman.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sideman under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman blocks a low kick nicely.
Sideman scores with a leg kick.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks.
Sideman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a nice head shot.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodman scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman 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 Arjen Lucassen (ranked 858 p4p, 659 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 111 p4p, 89 weight class). Arjen Lucassen 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arjen Lucassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov wants to clinch but Lucassen slips to the side
and Lucassen counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Marinov! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Lucassen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjen Lucassen!
During a confident post fight interview, Arjen Lucassen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 769 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 97 p4p, 184 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Mikhasevich is predictable there
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wojcik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mikhasevich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mikhasevich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wojcik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik misses with a body shot
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Wojcik's head.
Wojcik moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws the kick towards the body but Wojcik avoids it.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich swings for the body but Wojcik moves out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wojcik avoids it.
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wojcik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wojcik tests Mikhasevich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it
letting Wojcik counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mikhasevich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wojcik.
Wojcik throws out a counter right but Mikhasevich avoids it with no problem.
Mikhasevich jabs Wojcik right on the nose. Wojcik blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wojcik avoids it.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that misses
and Wojcik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wojcik throws an off balance right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Wojcik throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Wojcik's shoulder, as Wojcik tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich works the jab nicely.
Wojcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikhasevich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhasevich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wojcik.
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Wojcik moves out of range.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mikhasevich connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wojcik doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikhasevich with a jab.
Mikhasevich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick
and Wojcik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wojcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich tests Wojcik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
Wojcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhasevich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wojcik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Wojcik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands with a right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wojcik throws a counter combo.
Mikhasevich misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Wojcik.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wojcik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Wojcik misses with a straight right.
Mikhasevich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wojcik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mikhasevich scrambles back to his feet.
Mikhasevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around?
Mikhasevich with the inside leg kick.
Wojcik tries to bum rush Mikhasevich with a series of wild strikes but Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wojcik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik connects with a body shot that sends Mikhasevich's belly button to the back.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wojcik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wojcik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a straight right hand.
Wojcik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Wojcik scores with a one two! Mikhasevich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mikhasevich connects with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mikhasevich.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhasevich connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good low kick that Wojcik was not able to check.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojcik is looking to clinch but Mikhasevich is avoiding it.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Wojcik manages to avoid it.
Wojcik tries to move into range but Mikhasevich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wojcik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wojcik looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Mikhasevich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wojcik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mikhasevich has got the better of the exchanges.
A punch combination from Wojcik misses.
Mikhasevich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wojcik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wojcik throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
enabling Wojcik to counter with a crisp jab.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the body
and Mikhasevich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wojcik misses with a looping left.
Wojcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wojcik.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wojcik. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut.
That's time! Mikhasevich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Wojcik misses with a body punch
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws an off balance right hand
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wojcik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Ryszard Wojcik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Wojcik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wojcik. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik lands an overhand right.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik connects with a single shot there.
Mikhasevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts.
Wojcik moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wojcik throws a monster overhand right that drops Mikhasevich! Wojcik follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 262 p4p, 274 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 36 p4p, 40 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Paa lands an elbow that stopped Applegate in his tracks for a moment.
Paa lands a body punch.
Applegate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Paa pushes off an throws an elbow but Applegate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands an elbow inside that Applegate shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa 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.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Paa misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Applegate trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Paa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate avoids the elbow strike from Paa, against the cage.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Paa avoids the damage to the body.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Applegate manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Applegate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paa is defending well for now.
Paa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Paa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Applegate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Paa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paas head.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Applegate has Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Applegate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa misses with some punches.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa with a nice calf kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Applegate crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paa - the referee stops the clock and Applegate gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paa. Applegate manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Applegate lands an elbow inside that Paa shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Paa misses the target.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Paa throwing a counter right hand but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Paa moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Applegate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away.
Applegate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Paa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Applegate.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands a nice elbow.
Paa lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Paa tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate blocks an elbow strike from Paa.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Paa misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Paa.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Paa avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Applegate.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Applegate cracks a nice hook into Paa's ribs.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Paa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Applegate looks to clinch
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Applegate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Applegate tries to clinch but Paa is having none of it.
Paa tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Paa lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Paa works the jab nicely.
Applegate tries to clinch but Paa moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Paa.
Paa 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate lands an overhand right.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Paa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Good exchange - Paa coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa scores with a head kick.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Applegate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Paa moves out of range easily.
Paa throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paa defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paa slips a straight right by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paa connects with an inside leg kick.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Applegate. That's going to slow Paa down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Applegate forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate dodges an elbow strike from Paa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Applegate tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
Abner Applegate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Applegate as Paa tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paa throws an elbow but misses.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate pushes Paa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa looking to slow down the pace here.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Good body shot from Paa.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Paa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Paa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Paa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Applegate tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paa.
Paa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Paa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Applegate doesn't seem phased though.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Applegate checks it well.
Paa avoids the head kick by Applegate.
Paa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa slips under a jab from Applegate.
Paa cracks Applegate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Applegate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa scores with a punch to the head.
Paa tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paa.
It looks like Abner Applegate has been cut.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Paa tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Paa slowing the pace effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
I think Paa 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Raper (ranked 483 p4p, 303 weight class) and Link Gaetz (ranked 62 p4p, 43 weight class). Biff Raper 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biff Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Link Gaetz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaetz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Raper looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gaetz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raper takes the fight into the clinch.
Raper lands with a left to the head.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gaetz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaetz gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaetz prevents a body shot from Raper.
Gaetz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raper throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raper.
Gaetz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Raper cracks Gaetz with a nice body shot.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaetz is leaning against Raper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaetz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaetz tries to throw a body punch but Raper avoids it by throwing Gaetz back against the cage.
Gaetz tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Raper - that landed with a thud.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Raper fails to land.
Raper misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
Raper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raper lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Gaetz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Gaetz lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gaetz fails to land.
Gaetz can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaetz's elbow.
Gaetz tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raper blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
Raper digs a right hand into Gaetz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gaetz's gas tank.
Gaetz misses with the head strike.
Raper blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper scores with a shoulder strike.
Raper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raper swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
Raper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
Raper is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaetz.
Still in the clinch, Raper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raper struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaetz controls his hands.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Gaetz controls the action.
Gaetz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raper tries a body shot but Gaetz blocks it.
Raper lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Raper fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Raper fails to land.
Raper lands with a right to the head.
Raper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaetz backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Gaetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz lands a nice uppercut.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaetz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
A short right from Raper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaetz.
Gaetz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raper has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Raper misses with a punch to the body.
Gaetz throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Raper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raper throws a low kick, looking for Gaetz's leg but Gaetz calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gaetz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaetz can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaetz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raper blocks a leg kick.
Raper is looking to counter punch.
Gaetz throws a lazy uppercut
and Raper counters with a straight right hand.
Raper throws the kick towards the body but Gaetz avoids it.
Gaetz loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
Raper 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.
Gaetz misses with the body kick
and Raper counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaetz misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaetz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Gaetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz lands a right hand.
Gaetz tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaetz throws a punch but it's blocked by Raper.
Gaetz blocks an uppercut.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raper tries a body shot but Gaetz blocks it.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaetz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biff Raper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaetz misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Raper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaetz.
Raper scores with a hook.
Gaetz misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaetz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raper blocks a jab.
Raper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaetz loads up on a big right hand but Raper slips the punch.
Gaetz throws a looping overhand right but Raper ducks down to avoid it.
Gaetz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaetz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaetz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper swings for the body but Gaetz moves out of range.
Gaetz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Biff Raper is winning the standup battle so far.
Raper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaetz. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raper.
Gaetz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Gaetz.
Gaetz throws a solid leg kick but Raper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaetz.
A little feinted left hand from Raper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaetz throws a lazy right hand but Raper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raper tries to clinch there but Gaetz circles away.
Jab from Raper.
Gaetz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Raper misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Raper misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaetz.
Gaetz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the body
and Raper counters with a nice leg kick.
Raper swings for the body but Gaetz moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaetz misses.
Raper misses with a hook.
Gaetz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Raper.
Gaetz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Raper.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the body
and Raper counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biff Raper dominated that second round.
That's time! Raper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Raper loads up on a big right hand but Gaetz slips the punch.
Gaetz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raper has closed the distance and engaged Gaetz in a clinch.
Raper lands a right hand.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Gaetz tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raper struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaetz controls his hands.
Gaetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaetz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaetz lands with a right to the head.
Gaetz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
Gaetz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaetz lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gaetz.
Gaetz lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raper prevents a body shot from Gaetz.
Still in the clinch, Gaetz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaetz blocks a body shot from Raper.
Raper prevents a body shot from Gaetz.
Gaetz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raper prevents a body shot from Gaetz.
Gaetz blocks a body shot from Raper.
Gaetz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaetz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaetz blocking some punches.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Link Gaetz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biff Raper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaetz misses with some punches.
Gaetz misses with a body punch.
Gaetz working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Gaetz fails to land.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaetz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaetz tries to work over Raper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Gaetz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raper backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raper.
Gaetz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaetz has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Biff Raper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaetz misses with the head strike.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaetz.
Gaetz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaetz working aggressively here.
Gaetz gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Gaetz working aggressively here.
Gaetz tries to throw a body punch but Raper avoids it by throwing Gaetz back against the cage.
Gaetz swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaetz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Link Gaetz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biff Raper!
A victorious Biff Raper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 617 p4p, 77 weight class) and Heavy Rain (ranked 78 p4p, 10 weight class). Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Wolf misses
and Rain counters with a left and a right that stings Wolf.
Rain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rain thows a body kick. Wolf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rain.
We've been hearing reports that Wolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
and Rain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Rain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Wolf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rain circles away quickly and effectively.
Rain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolf walks into a stiff left hand from Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Rain lands a nice looking body shot.
Rain lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rain works Wolf's body with a nice hook.
Rain lands a right hook to the body.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain drops Wolf with a straight right hand, right on the button! Rain follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 34 p4p, 162 weight class) and Ara Tiotio (ranked 3 p4p, 26 weight class). Tiotio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Havana. Conor The Barbarian 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ara Tiotio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Barbarian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tiotio misses.
The Barbarian stuns Tiotio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiotio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiotio misses with a right hand
and The Barbarian counters with a right hand to the body.
Tiotio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Barbarian thumps Tiotio with a low kick.
The Barbarian lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiotio looks winded!
Tiotio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Barbarian.
The Barbarian slips under a jab.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut. Tiotio saw that one coming.
Tiotio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiotio. The Barbarian does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Barbarian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiotio sizes up The Barbarian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Tiotio.
The Barbarian avoids the body shot from Tiotio.
Tiotio missing with a left hand there. The Barbarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Barbarian throwing a counter right hand but Tiotio manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiotio misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and The Barbarian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Barbarian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
The Barbarian throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiotio misses the target.
The Barbarian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Barbarian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tiotio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiotio throws a hook but The Barbarian avoids it easily.
The Barbarian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiotio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Barbarian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiotio.
Tiotio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from The Barbarian misses its intended target.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Tiotio ducks down to avoid it.
The Barbarian staying out of range there.
The Barbarian slips a straight right by Tiotio.
A punch lands to the side of The Barbarian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut
and The Barbarian counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiotio lands a jab to The Barbarian's midsection.
Tiotio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiotio throws a nice looking combination but The Barbarian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Tiotio ducks down to avoid it.
The Barbarian misses with a hook.
The Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiotio is just out of range.
Tiotio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Barbarian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from The Barbarian, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Barbarian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiotio was well out of range. Poor timing from The Barbarian.
Tiotio connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Barbarian. The Barbarian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Barbarian lands a jab to the nose.
Tiotio throws a series of punches but The Barbarian avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by The Barbarian.
The Barbarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiotio doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiotio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiotio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Barbarian slips under a jab from Tiotio.
Tiotio misses with a hook
and The Barbarian counters with a right hand to the body.
Tiotio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Barbarian.
The Barbarian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Barbarian cracks Tiotio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Barbarian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tiotio to stand back up!
 Tiotio is rocked!
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiotio is still on wobbly legs! Can The Barbarian finish him?
Crack! The Barbarian connects with the perfect overhand right and Tiotio falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for The Barbarian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Barbarian!
A relieved looking Conor The Barbarian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 2 p4p, 61 weight class) and Brak Maugøn (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Tower comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye - Power. Maugøn has chosen Save Yourself as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Tower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brak Maugøn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maugøn throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tower misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Maugøn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tower.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tower jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tower connects with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower throws a shot from downtown. Maugøn moves away and avoids it.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tower misses with a body punch
and Maugøn counters with a straight right hand.
Tower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower throws a sloppy body shot
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maugøn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tower tries to land a body kick
and Maugøn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower throws a body punch but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tower lands a right hook to the body.
Maugøn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tower. Tower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A cross from Tower lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tower as he connects with a hook.
Tower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maugøn takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Maugøn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maugøn is out of range.
Maugøn walks into a straight right hand from Tower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower scores with a jab to the body.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugøn lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Maugøn throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maugøn really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower lands a body shot.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Tower throws a shot to the body.
Maugøn looks winded!
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tower lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugøn off the cage and back into range.
Tower throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower throws a body shot but no joy.
Maugøn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maugøn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tower has got the better of the exchanges.
Tower misses with a left hand
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tower scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Brak Maugøn has been cut.
Tower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tower.
Tower's corner calls for a 1-2. Tower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower tries to land a leg kick but Maugøn saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Tower tenderised Maugøn's leg. Maugøn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Maugøn throws a fast counter high kick but Tower manages to duck under it in time.
Nice body punch from Tower.
Maugøn throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maugøn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower throws out a powerful jab.
Tower misses the shot to the body.
Maugøn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower misses with a hook. Maugøn ducked under it nicely.
Tower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugøn can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Tower.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Tower lands with a straight right. Maugøn didn't see that one coming.
Tower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
Maugøn tries to move into range but Tower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Tower digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Nice jab there from Tower.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Tower lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Maugøn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maugøn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maugøn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugøn.
Donk. Tower catches Maugøn right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tower jabs at Maugøn's body.
Maugøn is breathing heavily.
A jab from Maugøn misses.
Tower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tower misses with a straight left.
Tower connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tower tests Maugøn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tower digs a good hook to Maugøn's body.
Tower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tower scores with a punch to the head.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower lands a slapping body shot.
Maugøn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tower. That's going to slow Maugøn down.
Tower lands a nice hook to Maugøn's body. Maugøn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tower scores with a body shot.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tower can pounce on him.
Tower works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tower.
Tower digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Tower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tower to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower throws a front kick that sends Maugøn stumbling back into the cage.
Tower swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Tower scores with a nice right hand.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Tower feints and then cracks Maugøn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maugøn down.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
A countering left hand to the body from Maugøn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Tower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tower scores with a hook.
Tower moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Maugøn goes down! Can Tower finish him!?
Maugøn is rocked!
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maugøn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maugøn is still in real trouble! Can Tower finish him?
Tower is pushing down on Maugøn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maugøn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tower has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maugøn seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower wants to free his trapped foot but Maugøn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maugøn has one foot on Tower's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maugøn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Tower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Maugøn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tower.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Tower.
Maugøn throws a right hand that misses
and Tower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iain Tower is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Maugøn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower just misses with a punch to the body.
Tower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Maugøn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tower throws a jab but it's blocked by Maugøn.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maugøn was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maugøn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tower lands with a cross.
Maugøn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tower.
Maugøn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maugøn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tower connects with a nice looking jab.
Tower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maugøn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tower connects with a body shot that sends Maugøn's belly button to the back.
Tower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maugøn's sensitive parts.
Tower misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower throws a hook but Maugøn blocks it.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Maugøn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tower.
Maugøn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tower lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maugøn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tower misses with a looping left.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower steps into range and cracks Maugøn with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Maugøn flops backwards and Tower dives into his guard looking to finish!
Maugøn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maugøn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Maugøn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maugøn keeping full guard, as Tower tries to pass.
You can see that Maugøn has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tower won't allow Maugøn to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maugøn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tower off the cage and back into range.
Maugøn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maugøn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tower.
Maugøn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower had his way with Brak Maugøn in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Maugøn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maugøn lands an overhand right.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Maugøn is just out of range.
Tower lands a jab to the nose.
Tower connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn tests Tower's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tower stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Maugøn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
Maugøn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Tower.
Maugøn moves out of range of the body kick from Tower.
Maugøn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tower thuds his shin into the meat of Maugøn's side.
Maugøn moves out of range as Tower throws a body kick.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Tower avoids it with no problem.
Tower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tower lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Tower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maugøn.
Tower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tower doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maugøn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tower stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick misses from Maugøn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tower with the inside leg kick.
Maugøn jabs at Tower's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Maugøn slips the punch.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn throws a shot from downtown. Tower moves away and avoids it.
Tower walks into a jab.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Tower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Maugøn loads up on a big right hand but Tower slips the punch.
Tower misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tower lands a jab to the head.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tower misses the body punch
and Maugøn counters with a nice body shot.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab lands there for Tower.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tower. Maugøn does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iain Tower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Iain Tower thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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