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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crush Bandicoot (ranked 4514 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 59 p4p, 33 weight class). Culver Crimson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson clinches.
Crimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Crimson manages to get underhooks.
Bandicoot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crimson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bandicoot is leaning against Crimson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bandicoot jumps guard but Crimson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Crimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crimson has Bandicoot pushed against the cage.
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body.
Crimson trying to stall but Bandicoot improves his position.
Crimson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bandicoot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crimson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crimson.
Crimson throws a low kick but Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
Crimson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crimson.
Crimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from Bandicoot.
 It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Crimson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crimson thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crimson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crimson wants to clinch but Bandicoot slips to the side
and Bandicoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crimson thinking.
Crimson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandicoot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot that sends Crimson's belly button to the back.
Crimson looks winded!
Crimson moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crimson pinned against the cage. Crimson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot missing with a left hand there. Crimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandicoot jabs at Crimson's body.
Bandicoot with a nice cross.
Bandicoot throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot feinted with a counter takedown.
Bandicoot lunges at Crimson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crimson's hand.
Crimson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
and Crimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands a lovely overhand right.
Crimson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot breaks the clinch.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandicoot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandicoot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crimson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crimson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandicoot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Crimson's guard.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crimson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandicoot blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandicoot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crimson has him pressed against the cage.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crimson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandicoot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
Culver Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crimson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bandicoot pushes Crimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
Bandicoot drags the fight down to the ground.
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Crimson defends it easily.
Crimson tries to stand but Bandicoot is controlling from the bottom.
Bandicoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandicoot has his foot on Crimson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crimson works his way back into a safe position though.
Crimson wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bandicoot is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crimson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crimson wants to stand but Bandicoot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crimson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crimson tries to stand but Bandicoot is controlling from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crimsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson with a nice calf kick.
Crimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Crimson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Bandicoot pushes him off.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Crimson.
Bandicoot needs to keep his hands up - Crimson had a free shot at his head there.
Crimson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
Crimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crimson misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Bandicoot.
Crimson is looking to control Bandicoot's arms but Bandicoot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crimson has his back to the cage.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Crimson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crimson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandicoot controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crush Bandicoot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Culver Crimson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bandicoot lands with a shot to the body.
Crush Bandicoot is winning the standup battle so far.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crimson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bandicoot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Crimson is looking to clinch.
As Crimson looks to move away, Bandicoot throws a big counter combo but Crimson just gets out of the way.
Bandicoot tries to keep at a distance but Crimson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
Bandicoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crimson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crimson is looking to control Bandicoot's arms but Bandicoot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crimson has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandicoot has a couple of punches blocked by Crimson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Bandicoot lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
A right hand to the body from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot has Crimson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crimson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bandicoot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot prevents a body shot from Crimson.
Bandicoot lands with a light punch inside.
Bandicoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandicoot is struggling to control the position.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandicoot trying to stall but Crimson improves his position.
Bandicoot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crimson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bandicoot is keeping busy.
Bandicoot tries to work over Crimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson tries to work over Bandicoot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bandicoot digs a right hand into Crimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crimson's gas tank.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Bandicoot tries for a takedown but Crimson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crimson looking to slow down the pace here.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Bandicoot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bandicoot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crimson uses from the top position.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Crimson defends easily.
Crimson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crush Bandicoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bandicoot circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bandicoot to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandicoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandicoot scores with a three punch combo!
Bandicoot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crimson can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crimson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bandicoot moves out of range of the body kick from Crimson.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Culver Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot stuns Crimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bandicoot works Crimson's body with a nice hook.
Crimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bandicoot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 4220 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Ronie Cash (ranked 53 p4p, 49 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronie Cash!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
so Cash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cash working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cash drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cash as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Magomedov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cash! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronie Cash!
Ronie Cash was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 2044 p4p, 1943 weight class) and Altair Brain (ranked 233 p4p, 223 weight class). Brain has chosen 300 Violin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Altair Brain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
Brain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Brain's head but Brain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Brain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brain throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Brain misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Brain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Brain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Brain misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Brain.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brain misses the target.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brain.
Brain lands a jab to the head.
Brain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Brain moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Dawson tried to score with a low kick but Brain checks it.
Roger Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brain throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Brain lands a nice looking body kick.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Dawson throws a hook but Brain avoids it easily.
Brain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dawson scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brain lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brain.
Brain just misses with a punch to the body.
Brain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawson with a body shot.
Dawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dawson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brain throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brain finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Brain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawson lands a leg kick that knocks Brain off balance momentarily.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brain lands a head kick!
 Dawson is rocked!
Dawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Brain throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Brain moved out of range.
Brain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Brain.
Dawson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brain throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Dawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brain scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
Brain tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Brain back against the cage.
Brain lands an uppercut.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brain is keeping busy.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dawson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brain tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain with a jab.
Dawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brain.
Brain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Brain lands.
Altair Brain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Brain.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Brain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson walks into a left hand.
Brain scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! Dawson slams his shin into Brain's torso.
Brain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Brain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dawson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brain checks it well.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Brain saw that one coming.
Brain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawson. That snapped Brain's head back.
Dawson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brain to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brain looks to clinch but Dawson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brain taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roger Dawson!
In his post fight interview, Roger Dawson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Altair Brain stepped up to the mic, saying 'It happenes sometimes, but I thought I was better today. Sometimes you lose like this.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 2529 p4p, 2257 weight class) and Jermaine Camacho (ranked 302 p4p, 269 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho throws a head kick but Butabi moves out of range.
Butabi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camacho throws a right hand that Butabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Butabi also avoids with ease.
Butabi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Butabi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butabi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Butabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho moves forwards but Butabi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi slips a jab and a cross from Camacho.
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho works over Butabi's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho throws a low kick but Butabi avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butabi. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Camacho. Those never looked like landing.
Butabi takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho with the counter takedown but Butabi avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camacho, as that shot connected.
Butabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Butabi misses the target.
A shot to the body from Camacho misses
and Butabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Butabi dodges the punch combination from Camacho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho jabs at Butabi's body.
Camacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butabi rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho digs a good body shot into Butabi's ribs.
Butabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Butabi defends well and Camacho ends up having to push Butabi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camacho fails with the takedown.
Butabi slips a jab and a cross from Camacho.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Butabi avoids them all with ease.
Butabi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camacho scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camacho tries to clinch but Butabi moves out of range.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butabi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camacho misses the body punch
and Butabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camacho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butabi.
Camacho misses with a shot to the body
and Butabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Butabi to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butabi misses with a body shot.
Camacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butabi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Camacho misses.
Butabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Butabi defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi scores with a shot to the body.
Butabi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camacho lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Butabi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Camacho throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.
Camacho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butabi scores with a jab.
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Butabi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking.
Camacho swings for the body but Butabi moves out of range.
Camacho slips under a jab from Butabi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Butabi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camacho tries to bum rush Butabi with a series of wild strikes but Butabi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butabi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jermaine Camacho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Butabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butabi.
Butabi throws a big counter combination but Camacho scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Butabi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camacho misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Butabi misses the target.
A shot to the body from Camacho misses
and Butabi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Butabi.
 Camacho is rocked!
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Butabi counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Butabi!
After winning the bout, Steve Butabi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinchi Puto (ranked 1594 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Billy Quinn (ranked 200 p4p, 151 weight class). Quinn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad MF kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Billy Quinn enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pinchi Puto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puto, as that shot connected.
Quinn throws a series of punches but Puto avoids them all with ease.
Quinn loads up on a big right hand but Puto slips the punch.
Quinn with a hook.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
Quinn connects with a right hand. Puto shakes it off.
Quinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puto throwing a counter right hand but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Puto lands a nice looking body kick.
Quinn throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Puto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puto looks to land a left hand but Quinn moved out of range nicely.
Quinn scores with a hook.
Puto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Quinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
Puto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puto connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn lands a jab to the head.
Puto jabs Quinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quinn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though.
Puto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quinn moves out of range of the leg kick from Puto.
Quinn tries to clinch but Puto is having none of it.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Puto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quinn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quinn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puto throws out a leg kick but Quinn moves out of range and Puto only half commits.
Quinn throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quinn with a nice cross.
Puto delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quinn scores with a jab.
Puto jabs Quinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn moves into the clinch successfully.
Quinn misses with some punches.
Puto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Quinn fails to land.
Puto misses with the head strike.
Puto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quinn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puto is defending well.
Puto is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Puto avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
Puto missing with knees to the body.
Puto breaks the clinch.
Quinn lands with a shot to the body.
Quinn scores with a nice strike.
Quinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quinn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puto feints and then cracks Quinn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quinn down.
Puto is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quinn scores with a nice right hand.
Quinn misses with a low kick as Puto jumps back.
A low kick from Puto misses
and Quinn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quinn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quinn misses with a straight right.
Puto feints a jab promting Quinn to slip. Puto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quinn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quinn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Quinn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puto wants to stand back up but Quinn manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Quinn.
Puto tries to buck Quinn off but Quinn is having none of it.
Puto is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto parries the strikes from Quinn easily there. Quinn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Puto to escape.
Puto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puto struggling a bit here.
Quinn working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Quinn crashes against the mat.
Puto wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto stops Quinn from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Puto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Quinn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Puto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puto with a hook.
Puto slips under a jab from Quinn.
Puto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinn misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Puto scores with the left hand. Quinn knows he should have avoided that one.
Puto misses with a left hand
and Quinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puto.
As Puto backs off Quinn throws a huge counter combo but Puto manages to avoid it all.
A clash of legs there as Quinn blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto scores with a head kick.
Puto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quinn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto throws a lazy body kick
and Quinn counters with a nice uppercut.
Quinn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Quinn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puto thows a leg kick but Quinn checks it
and Quinn counters with a left to the body.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Puto throws a leg kick but Quinn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Puto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Quinn moves away and avoids it.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Quinn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puto walks into a stiff left hand from Quinn.
Puto tests Quinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn misses with the combination.
Puto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Puto avoids it well.
Quinn slips under a jab from Puto.
Quinn throws a shot from downtown. Puto moves away and avoids it.
Puto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puto throws a hook but Quinn blocks it.
Puto drops Quinn with a beautiful combination! Quinn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Puto is looking for the KO!
Quinn is rocked!
Puto throws a leg kick but Quinn moved away.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Puto finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Puto.
Quinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puto.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quinn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puto throws a hook to the side of Quinn's head but Quinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Puto misses.
Quinn throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Puto wants to land a leg kick but Quinn is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Puto as he connects with a hook.
Quinn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Quinn throws a counter combo.
Quinn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quinn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Quinn duly obliges.
Quinn looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
Puto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quinn blocks a jab.
Quinn scores with a hook.
Quinn misses with a kick to the body.
Puto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto thows a leg kick but Quinn checks it
and Quinn counters with a series of strikes. Puto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Puto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billy Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn digs a good hook to Puto's body.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Puto misses.
Quinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Puto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puto tries a low kick but Quinn avoids it.
Puto is looking to score with low kicks.
Puto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Quinn blocks the low kick.
Quinn works the jab nicely.
Puto cracks Quinn with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puto.
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 Pinchi Puto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quinn - the referee stops the clock and Puto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quinn. Puto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Puto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Quinn staying out of range there.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand.
Quinn throws a right hand that Puto ducks under and follows up with a left that Puto also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quinn throws out a counter right but Puto avoids it with no problem.
Quinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Puto slips a jab from Quinn.
Quinn throws a poor cross that misses
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Puto throws a lazy uppercut
and Quinn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Quinn.
Quinn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto is looking to counter punch.
Quinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto.
Quinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quinn dips to his left and cracks Puto with an uppercut!
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto throws a lazy body kick
and Quinn counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Quinn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Quinn with a hook.
Quinn looks to land a combination but Puto avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Puto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quinn misses with a double jab
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quinn's sensitive parts.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puto lands a leg kick that knocks Quinn off balance momentarily.
Quinn lands with a hook. Puto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puto blocks a head kick by Quinn.
Pinchi Puto is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinn missing with a left hand there. Puto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puto fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puto throws a leg kick which misses Quinn's front leg but catches the back leg as Quinn tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Quinn is predictable there
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Puto misses
and Quinn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quinn.
Puto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn pushes Puto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quinn missing with knees to the body.
Puto misses with some punches.
Quinn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puto.
A left hand lands to the body for Puto.
Puto is leaning against Quinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puto avoiding damage as Quinn throws knees to the body.
Quinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quinn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn lands a right hand.
Quinn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puto gets through Quinn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Quinn.
Quinn blocks an uppercut.
Puto lands a left hand.
Puto misses with some punches.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn gets through Puto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quinn gets through Puto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quinn has Puto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puto is trying to break the clinch but Quinn has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Quinn.
Puto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quinn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Quinn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Quinn made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khakim Khadzhimurad (ranked 1482 p4p, 1966 weight class) and Julian Gniewek (ranked 178 p4p, 226 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khakim Khadzhimurad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Gniewek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gniewek misses with a combination
and Khadzhimurad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gniewek throws a right and a left that Khadzhimurad avoids nicely.
Khadzhimurad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gniewek just manages to avoid it.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick and Khadzhimurad moves out of range easily.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Khadzhimurad misses
and Gniewek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khadzhimurad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadzhimurad looks to land a body kick but Gniewek moved away.
Gniewek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Khadzhimurad throws a front kick aimed at Gniewek's knee but Gniewek avoids it well.
Khadzhimurad tries to close the distance and clinch but Gniewek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khadzhimurad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gniewek 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.
Khadzhimurad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khadzhimurad tries a low kick but Gniewek avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khakim Khadzhimurad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gniewek throws a nice head kick!
Khadzhimurad throws a low kick but Gniewek avoids it.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick which misses Gniewek's front leg but catches the back leg as Gniewek tries to avoid it.
A jab from Khadzhimurad finds it's way through Gniewek's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadzhimurad misses the target.
Khadzhimurad misses with an uppercut
and Gniewek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Khadzhimurad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gniewek fails to land with a series of punches.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Gniewek misses with a right hand
and Khadzhimurad counters by moving into the clinch.
Gniewek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice jab there from Gniewek.
A head kick misses from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad walks into a jab.
Khadzhimurad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Gniewek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khadzhimurad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khadzhimurad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Gniewek.
Gniewek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gniewek throws a hook but Khadzhimurad avoids it easily.
Khadzhimurad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad tries to move into range but Gniewek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gniewek misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khadzhimurad!
Khadzhimurad connects with a leg kick.
Gniewek blocks a head kick by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws a sloppy head kick and Gniewek moves out of range easily.
Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khadzhimurad staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khadzhimurad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Gniewek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gniewek.
Gniewek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khadzhimurad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khadzhimurad has a couple of punches blocked by Gniewek.
Gniewek breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Gniewek
and Khadzhimurad counters with a stiff right hand.
Gniewek throws a nice looking combination but Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadzhimurad with a nice calf kick.
Khadzhimurad moves away from the strike by Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch up but Gniewek keeps it at a distance.
Khadzhimurad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Khadzhimurad connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gniewek throws a lazy right hand but Khadzhimurad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khadzhimurad misses with a right hand
and Gniewek counters with a stiff right hand.
Gniewek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch up.
Gniewek takes a swing at Khadzhimurad's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Khadzhimurad finds it's target.
Khadzhimurad looks to land a body kick but Gniewek moved away.
Khadzhimurad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gniewek.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khadzhimurad wants to clinch but Gniewek slips to the side
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khadzhimurad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gniewek is out of range and Khadzhimurad settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gniewek! But no joy.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking body shot.
Gniewek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khadzhimurad eats them both and turns towards Gniewek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Gniewek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Khadzhimurad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Julian Gniewek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gniewek throws a body punch but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick and Khadzhimurad moves out of range easily.
Khadzhimurad scores with a jab to the body.
Gniewek checks a low kick from Khadzhimurad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Khadzhimurad moves out of range.
Good shot there by Gniewek.
Gniewek missing with a left hand there. Khadzhimurad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gniewek misses with a hook.
Gniewek misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad drives through and clinches with Gniewek against the cage.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Khadzhimurad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gniewek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadzhimurad tried to score with a low kick but Gniewek checks it.
Khadzhimurad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek scores with a body shot.
Gniewek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gniewek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gniewek moves out of range of the body kick from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad throws out a leg kick but Gniewek moves out of range and Khadzhimurad only half commits.
Khadzhimurad moves out of the way of the counter high kick from Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad blocks a head kick by Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice looking body kick.
Khadzhimurad throws a sloppy head kick and Gniewek moves out of range easily.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gniewek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Gniewek misses.
Gniewek moves out of range as Khadzhimurad throws a body kick.
Khadzhimurad throws a sloppy body shot
and Gniewek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Khadzhimurad finds it's way through Gniewek's defenses.
A punch combination from Gniewek misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gniewek tries to bum rush Khadzhimurad with a series of wild strikes but Khadzhimurad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khadzhimurad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Khadzhimurad lands.
Gniewek tries to move into range but Khadzhimurad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khadzhimurad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gniewek momentarily.
A combination from Gniewek does no damage.
Khadzhimurad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gniewek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khadzhimurad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khadzhimurad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadzhimurad blocks a body shot from Gniewek.
Gniewek breaks from the clinch.
Khadzhimurad throws out a leg kick but Gniewek moves out of range and Khadzhimurad only half commits.
A slow jab from Gniewek misses its intended target.
Khadzhimurad connects with a solid leg kick.
Khadzhimurad misses with a kick to the body.
Khadzhimurad misses with a body shot.
Gniewek raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khadzhimurad staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khadzhimurad under the eye.
Khadzhimurad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gniewek. That did some damage!
Gniewek misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gniewek misses with an uppercut
and Khadzhimurad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick
and Khadzhimurad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses.
Khadzhimurad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gniewek. That did some damage!
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick and Khadzhimurad moves out of range easily.
Khadzhimurad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khadzhimurad swings wildly with an uppercut but Gniewek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gniewek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks with his arms.
Khadzhimurad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadzhimurad misses with a punch to the body.
Khakim Khadzhimurad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Gniewek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadzhimurad lands with a right to the head.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gniewek is breathing heavily.
Khadzhimurad misses with the head strike.
Gniewek blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gniewek scores with a knee to the head.
Khadzhimurad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Gniewek.
Good body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Gniewek blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khakim Khadzhimurad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khadzhimurad misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gniewek throws a counter combo.
A jab from Gniewek misses.
Gniewek misses with an uppercut.
Gniewek connects with a jab.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses.
Gniewek looks to land a right hand but Khadzhimurad moved out of range.
Khadzhimurad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gniewek doesn't seem bothered though.
Gniewek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khadzhimurad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadzhimurad. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadzhimurad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gniewek. That did some damage!
Gniewek 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.
Gniewek misses with a body shot.
Gniewek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Khadzhimurad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khadzhimurad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gniewek loads up on a big right hand but Khadzhimurad slips the punch.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gniewek sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khadzhimurad blocks a jab.
Khadzhimurad throws a wild body kick that Gniewek sees coming a mile off.
Gniewek misses with a series of wild punches.
Khadzhimurad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gniewek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gniewek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a hook but Khadzhimurad blocks it.
Khadzhimurad throws a push kick but Gniewek slaps the foot to one side.
Khadzhimurad throws a leg kick which misses Gniewek's front leg but catches the back leg as Gniewek tries to avoid it.
Gniewek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadzhimurad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Khadzhimurad is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gniewek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khadzhimurad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gniewek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek blocks a head kick by Khadzhimurad.
Khadzhimurad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadzhimurad misses with an uppercut.
Khadzhimurad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gniewek doesn't seem bothered though.
Khadzhimurad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gniewek is able to avoid easily.
Khadzhimurad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gniewek is out of range.
Khadzhimurad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadzhimurad was well out of range. Poor timing from Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad wants to slow Gniewek down by chopping away at his legs.
Khadzhimurad delivers a nice body kick.
Gniewek has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses
and Khadzhimurad counters with an outside leg kick.
Khadzhimurad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gniewek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek punishes Khadzhimurad's body with a nice straight punch.
Gniewek throws a nice head kick!
Khadzhimurad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gniewek.
Gniewek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khadzhimurad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gniewek's sensitive parts.
Khadzhimurad throws a lazy head kick
and Gniewek counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadzhimurad tries to clinch there but Gniewek circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek lands a nice shot that snaps Khadzhimurad's head back.
Gniewek throws a sloppy head kick
letting Khadzhimurad counter with a right hand.
Gniewek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khadzhimurad rushes Gniewek and presses him up against the cage.
Khadzhimurad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gniewek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gniewek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khadzhimurad throws a head punch that misses.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khadzhimurad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gniewek.
Khadzhimurad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gniewek misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadzhimurad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gniewek blocks a body shot from Khadzhimurad.
Gniewek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khadzhimurad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khakim Khadzhimurad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khadzhimurad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khakim Khadzhimurad!
A very excited looking Khakim Khadzhimurad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 1910 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Gene Parmesan (ranked 264 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Parmesan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parmesan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Parmesan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones parries the strikes from Parmesan easily there. Parmesan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parmesan working away.
Jones parries the strikes from Parmesan easily there. Parmesan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parmesan tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Parmesan is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parmesan is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
 It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Parmesan working away.
Jones stops Parmesan from passing to mount.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parmesan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Parmesan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Parmesan looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Parmesan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Parmesan lands a nice forearm strike.
Parmesan working the body and head with strikes.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Parmesan scoring with strikes.
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parmesan.
Parmesan misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parmesan slips under a jab.
Parmesan throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Parmesan only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Jones catches Parmesan right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parmesan missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Parmesan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parmesan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parmesan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parmesan chips away with some ground and pound.
Parmesan lands a couple of digs.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parmesan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parmesan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to stand up but Parmesan isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is trying to control the position but Parmesan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parmesan throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Parmesan from controlling successfully.
Parmesan working some strikes from top position.
Parmesan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dark Horse MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Parmesan drags him back down.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parmesan trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is trying to control Parmesan's posture but Parmesan avoids it.
Parmesan cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Parmesan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Parmesan lands an elbow.
Parmesan landing strikes.
Parmesan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Parmesan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Parmesan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parmesan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones keeping his opponent close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parmesan with a nice calf kick.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Parmesan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parmesan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Jones thuds his right hand into Parmesan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones swings for the body but Parmesan moves out of range.
Parmesan misses with a wild combination.
Parmesan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones cracks Parmesan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parmesan looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Parmesan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parmesan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Parmesan.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parmesan on the side of the head.
Parmesan pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Parmesan misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parmesan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Parmesan lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Parmesan misses its intended target.
Colt Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parmesan dodges the punch combination from Jones .
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Parmesan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Parmesan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Parmesan lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Colt Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Parmesan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan is looking to land body kicks.
Parmesan avoids the body shot from Jones .
Parmesan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones 's guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parmesan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parmesan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parmesan connects with a couple of short punches.
Parmesan won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Gene Parmesan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parmesan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Parmesan stands up over Jones , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parmesan forces his way into half guard.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Parmesan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Parmesan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones pushes Parmesan off and gets back to his feet.
Jones avoids the head kick by Parmesan.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parmesan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parmesan is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones throws a hook but Parmesan avoids it easily.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parmesan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parmesan scores with a body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Parmesan throws a body kick.
Parmesan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Parmesan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Parmesan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parmesan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parmesan.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parmesan moves away.
Parmesan misses the jab.
Jones jabs Parmesan right on the nose. Parmesan blinks but takes it well.
Parmesan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parmesan!
Parmesan avoids the body shot from Jones .
Parmesan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Parmesan counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones takes a swing at Parmesan's ribcage but misses.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Parmesan had a free shot at his head there.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Parmesan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parmesan scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gene Parmesan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parmesan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones tries to bum rush Parmesan with a series of wild strikes but Parmesan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Parmesan.
Parmesan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parmesan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Parmesan was just out of range.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parmesan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Jones misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parmesan.
Parmesan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parmesan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parmesan throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Parmesan misses with a hook
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parmesan.
Parmesan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a straight right. Parmesan didn't see that one coming.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones works over Parmesan's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Parmesan misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones backing away here, and Parmesan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parmesan feints and then cracks Jones 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones misses with a hook
and Parmesan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parmesan throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Parmesan avoids them all with ease.
Parmesan scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Parmesan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones moves out of range as Parmesan strikes.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Parmesan digs a good hook to Jones 's body.
Parmesan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones 's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Parmesan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones 's sensitive parts.
Parmesan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones .
Jones misses with a double jab.
Parmesan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Parmesan.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones .
A telegraphed right hand from Parmesan misses the target.
Gene Parmesan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parmesan connects with an inside leg kick.
Parmesan misses with a hook.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parmesan - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parmesan. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parmesan.
Parmesan misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Parmesan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parmesan scores with a push kick.
Parmesan connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parmesan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Parmesan moved out of range.
Parmesan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Parmesan is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Parmesan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parmesan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parmesan connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Parmesan is continuing to stall.
Colt Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Parmesan control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Parmesan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Jones 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gene Parmesan.
Well Parmesan 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Parmesan!
A relieved looking Gene Parmesan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2221 p4p, 2015 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 295 p4p, 275 weight class). Rydeland comes to the cage accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. Pat Yaj has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Rydeland's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Yaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Yaj misses.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Yaj.
A short right from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Rydeland 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.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj is pushing Rydeland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj stalling against the cage.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj presses Rydeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rydeland.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
A short left from Rydeland.
Yaj tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Rydeland avoids the damage to the body.
Rydeland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pat Yaj will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rydeland clinches up with Yaj and pushes him back against the cage.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Rydeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Yaj tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
We've been informed that Yaj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rydelands head.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj presses Rydeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pat Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Yaj.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pat Yaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Yaj slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rydeland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yaj.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Yaj staying out of range there.
And Yaj responds with a good body kick, but Rydeland manages to step out the way in time.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Yaj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
Yaj circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yaj counters with a head kick that drops Rydeland to the mat! Rydeland scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rydeland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yaj lands a leg kick that knocks Rydeland off balance momentarily.
Rydeland scores with a nice strike.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Yaj raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rydeland has Yaj up against the cage in a clinch.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj cracks Rydeland with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland takes a shot to the head.
Yaj lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Yaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yaj throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand.
Yaj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pat Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Yaj appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Rydeland swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Yaj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rydeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rydeland wants to clinch
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rydeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yaj 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Yaj!
After winning the bout, Pat Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 1038 p4p, 312 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 130 p4p, 36 weight class). Stallion is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite . 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion takes the fight into the clinch.
Stallion works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Stallion has Kenway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stallion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kenway tumbling to the mat - Stallion dives into Kenway's guard.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenway has wrist control.
Stallion is fighting to break Kenway's control of his arms but Kenway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Kenway blocks nicely.
Stallion sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion working some strikes from top position.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion postures up in Kenway's guard and throws a big left but Kenway blocks it.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion throws an elbow that misses. Kenway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stallion's guard. Nice move by Kenway!
Kenway wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving.
Stallion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
Stallion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stallion's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion looking to control.
Stallion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenway is looking to stand up but Stallion won't let him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kenway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stallion.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallion to score with a decent uppercut.
Stallion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stallion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Kenway.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stallion. That did some damage!
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stallion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway throws a push kick but Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Stallion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stallion slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Stallion moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Stallion darts in looking for a takedown but Kenway gets double underhooks and turns Stallion into the cage.
Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stallion lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Stallion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stallion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion is looking for the big counter here.
Stallion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenway is trying to defend but Stallion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stallion seems to be working for a kimura but Kenway defends the submission attempt.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Kenway won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenway thumps Stallion with a low kick.
A combination from Stallion does no damage.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Stallion tries to clinch
and Kenway counters with a good, hard body kick but Stallion shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Stallion.
Stallion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway's half guard.
Kenway won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stallion looks to land a strike but Kenway avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Kenway.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Stallion is looking to pass into half guard but Kenway pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kenway is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kenway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenway is one step ahead there.
Kenway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway defends it easily.
Kenway won't allow Stallion to sweep him here.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Stallion slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Kenway defends it.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion is working for a kimura but Kenway is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenway is positioning himself well to prevent Stallion advancing to mount.
Stallion throwing shots but Kenway is blocking nicely.
Stallion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenway is just riding it out for now. Stallion eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenway is controlling Stallion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenway avoid being mounted?
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Kenway is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenway misses with the body kick
and Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stallion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
Stallion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Stallion.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stallion throws out the jab.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stallion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stallion scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stallion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenway throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stallion.
Kenway cracks Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stallion swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Stallion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stallion circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway jabs at Stallion's body.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway throws a lazy uppercut
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallion can't get the takedown.
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Stallion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallion.
Kenway throws a head kick but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Kenway circles away easily
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Stallion dips to his left and cracks Kenway with an uppercut!
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Kenway throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stallion avoids it.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Stallion throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Kenway is predictable there
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Kenway circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kenway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway, not yet.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Kenway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stallion trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Stallion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenway is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kenway is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway is pushing Stallion's head away, looking to escape. Stallion manages to hold on to the position though.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenway is trying to escape the position but Stallion is controlling the position.
Kenway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenway is refusing to be controlled, as Stallion sits in half guard.
Kenway tries to get to full guard but Stallion has control of the leg.
Stallion is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kenway to regain full guard.
Stallion preventing the sweep.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenway. That snapped Stallion's head back.
Stallion tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway slips under a jab from Stallion.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway misses the body punch
and Stallion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stallion.
Kenway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion pushes Kenway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stallion is trying to trip Kenway. He has hold of a leg but Kenway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stallion persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stallion looking to pass the guard.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Stallion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenway is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stallion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenway sprawls well. Kenway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stallion gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stallion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Stallion moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stallion! But no joy.
A left lands for Stallion.
Kenway lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion drives through and clinches with Kenway against the cage.
Stallion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kenway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Stallion manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stallion working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kenway is doing well to defend. Stallion seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kenway is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Harvey Stallion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 377 p4p, 200 weight class) and Paulie Greene (ranked 49 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene misses with a hook.
Corassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
Corassa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corassa tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Greene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corassa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Corassa needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Corassa's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corassa tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Greene throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa takes one on the button.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Corassa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corassa misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greene thumps Corassa with a low kick.
Corassa misses with a hook.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Corassa is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene throws out a powerful jab.
Corassa misses with a head kick.
Greene throws out a counter right but Corassa avoids it with no problem.
Corassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Paulie Greene has been cut.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corassa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Greene scores with a shot to the body.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Corassa's head back.
Greene checks a low kick from Corassa.
A low kick lands for Corassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa slips a jab from Greene.
Corassa lands a jab to the head.
Corassa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corassa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corassa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corassa misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Corassa scores with a jab.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corassa takes one on the button.
Corassa is rocked!
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greene on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Corassa catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene checks a leg kick.
Greene connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Oh Corassa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greene with a hook.
Corassa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Greene cracks Corassa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Corassa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Greene pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Corassa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Greene! Paulie Greene retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Paulie Greene made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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