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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arod Doyea (ranked 2907 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 353 p4p, 335 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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arod Doyea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyea pushes Funaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Doyea misses with the head strike.
Funaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Doyea pulls guard effortlessly.
Funaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doyea working a defensive guard here.
Funaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Funaki wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea controls Funaki momentarily but Funaki frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Funaki won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Funaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doyea has managed to clinch.
Funaki lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Funaki.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doyea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funaki to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyea avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funaki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funaki.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doyea is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Funaki.
Funaki is pushing Doyea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doyea takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Funaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doyea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doyea has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Doyea drops back down to his feet.
Doyea letting Funaki take a breather here.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but Funaki has him pressed against the cage.
Funaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Funaki.
Doyea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Funaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doyea seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Doyea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Doyea's face.
Funaki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doyea misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funaki gets through Doyea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki taking a breather.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but Funaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Funaki missing with knees to the body.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Doyea drops back down to his feet.
Funaki lands a right hand.
Funaki lands with a left to the head.
Doyea has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Funaki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Funaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Funaki tries to hold on but Doyea postures up.
Funaki can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki tries to hold on but Doyea pushes him away.
Funaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Doyea has a good base and remains in mount.
Funaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funaki trying to control here.
Funaki is refusing to be controlled, as Doyea sits in half guard.
Funaki is looking for a sweep. Doyea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doyea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyea is thwarting Funaki's attempts to control the position.
Funaki is pressing down on Doyea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Funaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doyea scores with a sloppy right hand. Funaki should have avoided that one.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doyea connects with the punch.
Doyea instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Doyea 's eye.
Doyea pulls guard successfully.
Funaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Doyea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doyea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doyea looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Funaki passes into side control.
Doyea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doyea is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Funaki off and has taken his back!
Funaki is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doyea off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is really stuck here.
Funaki showing good submission defense here.
Funaki wants to control his opponent's hands but Doyea gets his hands free.
Doyea is persistently looking for the submission but Funaki is defending it well.
Funaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Doyea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Funaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Doyea moves to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea is looking for the choke from the back position but Funaki is controlling his hands well.
Doyea tries to keep control of the position but Funaki is staying busy.
Funaki wants to control his opponent's hands but Doyea gets his hands free.
Funaki tries to roll but Doyea sticks to his back.
Funaki turns into Doyea and is now in his guard.
Doyea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Doyea but he's now mounted!
Funaki wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki controlling from the full mount.
Doyea tries to lock up and control but Funaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funaki trying to control but Doyea is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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 Arod Doyea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doyea blocks a head kick by Funaki.
Doyea connects with a leg kick.
Funaki throws a head kick that misses.
Doyea has managed to clinch.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Funaki lands a nice uppercut.
Doyea tries to pull guard but Funaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Doyea drops back down to his feet.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
Doyea is trying to pull guard but Funaki has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arod Doyea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki can't find room to land a body shot as Doyea controls the action.
Funaki just leaning against Doyea, taking a breather.
Funaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki misses with a knee strike.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyea has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Funaki uses from the top position.
Funaki looking to pass the guard.
Doyea controls Funaki momentarily but Funaki frees himself.
Masa Funaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funaki slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea trying to get back to full guard but Funaki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Doyea is working to get back to half guard.
Doyea tries to hold on but Funaki pushes him away.
Funaki controlling the pace for now.
Doyea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funaki wants to control the pace but Doyea is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyea is desperately trying to improve his position but Funaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Doyea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funaki controlling the position easily from mount.
Funaki prevents Doyea from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea tries to hold on but Funaki postures up.
Doyea bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Funaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doyea looking to pass the guard.
Doyea forces his way into half guard.
Funaki wants to improve his position but Doyea is controlling well.
Funaki trying to control but Doyea postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is trying is best to control the position here.
Funaki is refusing to be controlled, as Doyea sits in half guard.
Funaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Doyea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Funaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Funaki wants to control but Doyea is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Funaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Funaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funaki 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
Masa Funaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Destroyer (ranked 1857 p4p, 1858 weight class) and Steve Butabi (ranked 229 p4p, 230 weight class). Steve Butabi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Butabi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Butabi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Destroyer misses the target.
Butabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Butabi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Destroyer is on top in guard.
Butabi working for submissions but it's allowed Destroyer to get to half guard.
Butabi wants to get back to full guard.
Destroyer trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer drops an elbow to the side of Butabi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butabi is looking for a triangle but Destroyer pushes his legs off easily.
Destroyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Butabi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destroyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butabi working for submissions but it's allowed Destroyer to get to half guard.
Butabi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Butabi has an active guard here but Destroyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Butabi has hold of Destroyer's hands but Destroyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Destroyer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Destroyer slips a nice elbow through Butabi's hands, connecting with Butabi's forehead.
Butabi tries to roll over but Destroyer keeps him under control.
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butabi is looking for a sweep. Destroyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butabi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butabi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Destroyer 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.
Destroyer passes to full mount!
Destroyer controlling from mount.
Destroyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Butabi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Butabi is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi gets back to half guard.
Butabi is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Destroyer connects with a nice short shot to Butabi's temple.
Destroyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butabi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butabi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Destroyer stays in close to Butabi's body and controls the position.
Butabi has his foot on Destroyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Destroyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Destroyer trying to control but Butabi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butabi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Destroyer has managed to get both his arms back between Butabi's legs - danger averted.
Destroyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Destroyer wants to get up but he can't break Butabi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Destroyer lands a couple of digs.
Butabi looking for a triangle here. Destroyer is fighting it but it looks tight! Butabi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Destroyer is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 718 p4p, 525 weight class) and Fanta Coco (ranked 103 p4p, 77 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fanta Coco!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coco misses with a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Coco misses.
Coco scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Coco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Coco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Coco duly obliges.
Coco misses with a head kick.
Coco throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coco lands a head kick that stumbles Robinson and the fighters go to the mat.
 Robinson is rocked!
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coco stands and steps away. Robinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coco thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Coco lands an uppercut, right on the button! Robinson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fanta Coco!
Our winner, Fanta Coco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 1733 p4p, 1249 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 201 p4p, 177 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid throws a right hand that misses
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Gregor throws a jab when Zoid was well out of range.
Zoid throws a head kick but Gregor moves out of range.
Zoid connects with the punch.
Zoid is looking to land body kicks.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zoid's head backwards.
A slow jab from Gregor misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws a right hand that Zoid ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoid also avoids with ease.
Gregor tries to bum rush Zoid with a series of wild strikes but Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Gregor's shoulder, as Gregor tries to avoid the shot.
Zoid misses with a few strikes there.
Zoid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid swings for the body but Gregor moves out of range.
Gregor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
We've been informed that Gregor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gregor misses with a leg kick
and Zoid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
Gregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Gregor.
Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zoid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Zoid misses.
Zoid connects with a nice looking jab.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Zoid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoid thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Zoid moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Zoid's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gregor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zoid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Zoid defending well as Gregor loads up on a big left hand.
Gregor misses with an uppercut
and Zoid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zoid throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Zoid misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor throws a good cross that connects.
Gregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Zoid does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but Gregor moved out of range.
Zoid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gregor throws out the jab.
Zoid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoid is rocked!
Gregor connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Zoid out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Gregor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 1135 p4p, 1042 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 163 p4p, 153 weight class). Sin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Original Nuttah. Lee Sin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sheven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sin is trying to trip Sheven. He has hold of a leg but Sheven is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sheven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sin's guard.
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheven is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Sheven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
Sheven won't allow Sin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sin.
Sin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin darts in looking for a takedown but Sheven gets double underhooks and turns Sin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheven is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sheven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin cracks a nice hook into Sheven's ribs.
Sheven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
As Sin backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Sin manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin tries to clinch
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sheven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body kick from Sin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin loads up on a big right hand but Sheven slips the punch.
Sheven tries a quick counter leg kick but Sin is wise to it.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sheven pushes him off.
Sheven misses with a takedown attempt - Sin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheven dives in for a single leg takedown but Sin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sin wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Sin with the inside leg kick.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheven circles away.
Sheven ducks right into an uppercut from Sin.
Sheven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sin tries to clinch but Sheven is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sheven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sheven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sheven tries to control but Sin wriggling away.
Sheven prevents Sin from getting the reversal.
Sin bucks up and throws Sheven to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sheven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Sheven misses its intended target.
Sin is looking to counter the offense by Sheven and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a head shot.
Sin clinches up against the cage.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sheven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin looking for a takedown.
Sin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Sheven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sheven kicks off Sin and gets to his feet.
Sin misses with a hook to the body
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
Sin is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheven scores with a body shot.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Sin. No joy for Sheven on that attempt.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheven was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sin drives through and clinches with Sheven against the cage.
Sin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sheven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sheven works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sheven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheven pulls Sin in to control the position.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven controlling Sin's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws a strike but Sheven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sin throws an elbow but Sheven slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sin.
Sheven is not content to let Sin control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheven avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sin.
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sin working away.
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sheven is trying to improve his position.
Sin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheven dodges the ground and pound from Sin.
Sin working the ground and pound but Sheven is defending the strikes.
Sheven regains half guard.
Sheven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sheven to regain full guard.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheven has Sin pulled in close to control his posture.
Sheven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sin throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely.
Sin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sheven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheven misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sin connects with a jab.
Sheven is looking to land body kicks.
Sheven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sheven's hands.
Sheven scores with a push kick.
Sheven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sin wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Sin is predictable there
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin tries to sprawl but Sheven drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sin kicks off Sheven and gets to his feet.
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sin tries to clinch there but Sheven circles away.
Sin cracks Sheven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Sheven's knee but Sheven avoids it well.
Sheven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sin misses with a takedown
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sheven pushes him off.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin looks to clinch
and Sheven counters with a straight right hand.
Sin is looking to clinch.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sheven and Sin goes tumbling to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Sin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin is trying to stand up here but Sheven is controlling him well.
Oh Sin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sin is trying to get back to full guard.
Sheven decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sheven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sin looks to clinch
and Sheven counters with a huge right that knocks Sin out cold! Sheven is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thug Life (ranked 706 p4p, 310 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 101 p4p, 47 weight class). Life comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Life!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Life throws out the jab.
Life moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Life moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
Life swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Life.
Stevenson cracks Life with an open hand slap.
Life throws an overhand right that lands on Stevenson's shoulder, as Stevenson tries to avoid the shot.
Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Stevenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Life looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Life with a body shot.
Life misses with a low kick.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Life with an uppercut!
Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Life moves away.
Life moves into the clinch successfully.
Life lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Life working aggressively here.
Life can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Stevenson is trying to push Life away but Life has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Life keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
Life lands with a light punch inside.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Life.
Life misses with some punches.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Life throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson lunges at Life with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Life's hand.
Life misses with a straight left.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there.
Life is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Life's head but Life sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Life moves away and avoids it.
Life cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Life thumps Stevenson with a low kick.
Life takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Life's sensitive parts.
Life slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Stevenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Life on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Life with a jab.
Stevenson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Life momentarily.
Life buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Life.
Life throws a shot from downtown. Stevenson moves away and avoids it.
Life ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Life.
Stevenson defending well as Life loads up on a big left hand.
Life tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Life avoids it.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
Life scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Life connects with a single shot there.
Life moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Life looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stevenson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Life can pounce on him.
Life throws a good cross that connects.
Life's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Life scrambles back to his feet.
Life looks to land a left hand but Stevenson moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Life lands a jab.
Life works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Life was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevenson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Life.
Stevenson sends Life crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stevenson is motioning to the referee to let Life up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Life is rocked!
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Life.
Oh Life is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson steps in with a hook that catches Life right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stevenson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Life looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
Adonis Stevenson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Murray (ranked 787 p4p, 679 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 107 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola slips a straight right by Murray.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray scores with a jab. Jukola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murray 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.
Jukola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray cracks Jukola with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Jukola throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray avoids the body shot from Jukola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Jukola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Jukola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well.
Murray scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jukola manages to mount him!
Jukola lands a heavy elbow.
Murray wants to get back to his feet.
Jukola with good strikes from the mount here!
Murray taking shots to the head.
Murray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola connects with a bit shot that sees Murray covering up! More strikes from Jukola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jukola is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Alex Murray spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hratch Tzien (ranked 501 p4p, 131 weight class) and Paulie Greene (ranked 68 p4p, 17 weight class). Tzien's entrance music is R*ck It. A fine choice. 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, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hratch Tzien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tzien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulie Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Tzien lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Tzien manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzien looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab from Tzien.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Tzien should have avoided that one.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Tzien is just out of range.
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!
Greene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tzien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene throws a sloppy body shot
and Tzien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzien manages to avoid it.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Tzien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greene on the side of the head.
Tzien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
A shot to the body from Greene misses
and Tzien counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Tzien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tzien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tzien throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Greene misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tzien misses its target.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Greene slams his shin into Tzien's torso.
Tzien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Tzien half committed to a counter leg kick.
Greene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzien misses with a body shot.
Tzien is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Tzien tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tzien in his tracks.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tzien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tzien!
Greene misses with an uppercut. Tzien saw that one coming.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Tzien's head back.
Greene throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Greene's leg. Greene is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Greene misses.
Tzien seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Tzien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
Greene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Decent striking displayed by Tzien there.
A big left from Tzien misses.
Donk. Greene catches Tzien right on the button with a cross.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene misses with the body kick
and Tzien counters with a left to the body.
Tzien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Tzien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Greene.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Greene throws the left hand but Tzien avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzien moves out of range as Greene throws a body kick.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzien. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greene tries to land a body kick
and Tzien counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
A big left from Tzien misses.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tzien.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tzien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tzien lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tzien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Tzien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tzien scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Greene dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tzien throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tzien might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tzien swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene throws a body kick that misses
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzien tries to close the distance and clinch but Greene swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tzien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tzien tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Tzien slips a jab from Greene.
Tzien swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tzien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tzien takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paulie Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Tzien. Beautiful body shot.
Greene lands with a cross.
Tzien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Greene keeps Tzien at a distance using the push kick.
Tzien closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
Tzien staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Tzien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tzien blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tzien.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Tzien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Greene throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tzien doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
A lazy left from Tzien finds it's target.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses
and Tzien counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien throws a front kick that sends Greene stumbling back into the cage.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Greene bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Tzien counters with a quick kick to the body but Greene blocks it.
Tzien throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greene. That's going to slow Tzien down.
Tzien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greene throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Tzien moved out of range.
Tzien looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Greene throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tzien counters with a right hand to the body.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzien has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tzien's head.
Greene throws an off balance right hand
and Tzien counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Tzien counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greene takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Tzien.
Tzien scores with a head kick.
Tzien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien scores with a body shot.
Tzien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tzien walks into a left hand.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzien tries to move into range but Greene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzien.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene misses with a looping left.
A jab from Greene misses.
Tzien slips a straight right by Greene.
Tzien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tzien avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tzien moves away.
Greene throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Tzien scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tzien counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Tzien saw that one coming.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
and Tzien counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulie Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Greene throws a body kick that misses.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Tzien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzien quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tzien is looking to slow Greene down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Tzien.
Greene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greene throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tzien counter with a right hand.
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid body kick from Tzien.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Tzien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien throws out a leg kick but Greene moves out of range and Tzien only half commits.
Tzien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tzien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene throws a lazy uppercut
and Tzien counters with a nice body shot.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tzien is looking to counter punch.
Tzien blocks a jab.
Tzien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Tzien's knee but Tzien avoids it well.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greene catches Tzien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Tzien to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzien connects with a right hand. Greene shakes it off.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulie Greene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tzien on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tzien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
Greene cracks Tzien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greene throws out a powerful jab.
Greene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tzien!
Tzien manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tzien wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
It looks like Greene is going to stand back up.
Tzien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzien tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg.
Greene seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tzien is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Tzien wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Tzien gets full guard.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tzien is proving hard to escape from.
Tzien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene wants to stand but Tzien is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tzien tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulie Greene.
Well Greene 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paulie Greene! Paulie Greene retains his featherweight title!
Paulie Greene managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 442 p4p, 134 weight class) and Inspektor Gee (ranked 60 p4p, 19 weight class). Inspektor Gee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gee connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Menshikov swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Gee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Gee thinks about the counter body kick.
Gee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gee misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.
Gee tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gee throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov lands a nice hook to Gee's body. Gee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gee throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov lands with a hook. Gee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menshikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menshikov under the eye.
Gee misses with a kick to the body.
Gee misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Gee throws a push kick but Menshikov slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
Menshikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Menshikov as he checks the leg kick.
Menshikov swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gee.
Gee throws a right and a left that Menshikov avoids nicely.
Gee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gee lands with a nice body kick.
Menshikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gee scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Gee ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Gee misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gee slips under a jab.
Gee looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
Menshikov throws a hook but Gee avoids it easily.
Gee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It looks like Menshikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Gee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gee avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a jab.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Gee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gee slips under a jab.
Gee counters with a body kick.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
Gee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Gee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
Gee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gee.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
Gee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gee misses the target.
Gee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gee avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Gee misses with a straight right.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gee lunges at Menshikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menshikov's hand.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Gee.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Gee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Gee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gee misses with a left hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Gee with a series of wild strikes but Gee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gee throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gee.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Gee avoids them all with ease.
Gee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gee throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Gee throws a head kick that half lands.
Gee with a jab.
Gee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menshikov's head backwards.
Menshikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gee cracks Menshikov with an uppercut from hell and Menshikov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Gee's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Menshikov is rocked!
Gee gets to his feet. Menshikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gee is looking to land body kicks.
Menshikov throws a jab when Gee was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Gee.
Gee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gee.
Menshikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Menshikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inspektor Gee 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.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gee.
Gee swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Inspektor Gee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gee moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Gee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Menshikov misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Gee punishes Menshikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Gee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Menshikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gee counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee looks to throw a body kick
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gee scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Gee moves away and avoids it.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Gee moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Gee.
Gee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Gee swings widly with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a series of strikes. Gee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Gee just misses with a punch to the body.
Gee throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gee - that will leave a mark!
Gee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Gee misses.
Gee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov throwing a counter right hand but Gee manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gee.
Despite the aggression on Gee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gee doesn't seem bothered though.
Gee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gee.
Gee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gee misses with a head kick.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Gee shakes it off.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov moves out of range as Gee throws a body kick.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
Gee throws a wild body kick that Menshikov sees coming a mile off.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Gee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gee slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Gee throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gee.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Gee moved out of range.
Menshikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menshikov lands an elbow just above Gee 's eye.
 It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
A short left from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gee is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling him.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menshikov's brow.
Gee lands an elbow inside that Menshikov shrugs off.
Menshikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gee's face.
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov throws a hook but Gee avoids it easily.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Gee ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gee throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Gee digs a good body shot into Menshikov's ribs.
Menshikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Gee misses.
Gee staying out of range there.
Gee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Gee moves out of range.
Gee connects with an inside leg kick.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gee defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Gee throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Menshikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Gee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Gee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Gee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gee misses with a body shot.
Gee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gee keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Gee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menshikov is out of range and Gee settles back down.
As Gee looks to move away, Menshikov throws a big counter combo but Gee just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gee throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gee misses with a body punch
enabling Menshikov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gee.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov sizes up Gee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menshikov has managed to clinch.
Menshikov blocks a body shot from Gee.
Menshikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Gee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menshikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Menshikov prevents Gee from breaking the clinch.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menshikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menshikov.
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gee slips a jab from Menshikov.
Gee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menshikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Gee counters with a three punch combo that has Menshikov backing up. Menshikov nods at Gee to acknowledge the strikes.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gee.
Gee throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gee throws a lazy uppercut
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gee blocks a jab.
Gee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Gee throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Gee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menshikov.
Gee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Menshikov.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Gee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Gee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Gee.
Menshikov sizes up Gee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gee connects with a solid leg kick.
Menshikov moves out of range as Gee strikes.
Gee scores with a kick to the body.
Menshikov clinches.
Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
Gee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gee tries to circle away but Menshikov has him pinned against the cage.
Gee avoids the elbow strike from Menshikov, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Menshikov as Gee tries to tie him up.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gee is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Gee blocks it.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Menshikov controls his hands.
Gee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Menshikov misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gee managing to block the knees to the body from Menshikov.
Menshikov working Gee over with knees to the body.
Gee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov with a nice cross.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menshikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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