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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Bonin (ranked 22169 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Coiote Magrin (ranked 700 p4p, 339 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Bonin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Coiote Magrin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrin takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonin throws a jab when Magrin was well out of range.
Magrin wants to counter the offense by Bonin and move into the clinch position.
Bonin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magrin.
Magrin clinches up against the cage.
Bonin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bonin tries to break the clinch but Magrin is controlling the position.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Bonin holds him up against the cage and eventually Magrin drops back down to his feet.
Bonin wants to get back to striking at distance but Magrin won't allow it.
Magrin stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonin working hard to break the clinch.
Magrin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magrin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonin is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Public Training Facility inform us that Magrin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Magrin looking for a guillotine here but Bonin defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrin keeping moving, preventing Bonin from controlling successfully.
Bonin being controlled here momentarily.
Bonin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonin wants to control but Magrin is keeping him busy.
Magrin moves into full guard.
Bonin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magrin is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magrin holds on and takes a little breather.
Magrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonin manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magrin is aware though and is defending well.
Magrin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magrin pushes down on Bonin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Magrin seems to be working for a kimura but Bonin defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magrin controlling the position easily from mount.
Magrin takes Bonin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bonin is in trouble.
Magrin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bonin.
Bonin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Magrin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bonin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Magrin is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Bonin is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Coiote Magrin!
Coiote Magrin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koryu Miyagi (ranked 1592 p4p, 2859 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 199 p4p, 344 weight class). Koryu Miyagi 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a right hook to the body.
Miyagi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Miyagi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miyagi takes a swing at Skallagrimsson's ribcage but misses.
Skallagrimsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Skallagrimsson ducked under it nicely.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi scores with a nice strike.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Skallagrimsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi connects with a nice looking jab.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skallagrimsson is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to control but Skallagrimsson manages to take his back.
Skallagrimsson is riding his opponent, not letting Miyagi buck him off.
Miyagi tries to escape but Skallagrimsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Miyagi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Skallagrimsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miyagi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miyagi is in bad spot here.
Miyagi controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyagi doesn't escape.
Miyagi covering up well under a series of strikes from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi is in a bad position with Skallagrimsson working for a choke. Miyagi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miyagi throwing shots but Skallagrimsson is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position for now.
Miyagi wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Skallagrimsson's head but Skallagrimsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skallagrimsson tries to throw a body punch but Miyagi avoids it by throwing Skallagrimsson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson pulls guard.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miyagi trying to control but Skallagrimsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi throws an elbow that misses. Skallagrimsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miyagi's guard. Nice move by Skallagrimsson!
Skallagrimsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
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.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miyagi holds on and takes a little breather.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Skallagrimsson's head.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Skallagrimsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Koryu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Skallagrimsson darts in trying to clinch
and Miyagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miyagi misses with an uppercut
and Skallagrimsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miyagi!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyagi keeps working.
Skallagrimsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miyagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Skallagrimsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Miyagi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Miyagi has managed to clinch.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Skallagrimsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi is trying to control the position but Skallagrimsson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skallagrimsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skallagrimsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Egill Skallagrimsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyagi looking to sit in guard and control but Skallagrimsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skallagrimsson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skallagrimsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Miyagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Skallagrimsson has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skallagrimsson's guard.
Miyagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miyagi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miyagi moves out of range as Skallagrimsson strikes.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
And Skallagrimsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Miyagi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skallagrimsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Skallagrimsson persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Miyagi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miyagi throws a big shot that misses.
Skallagrimsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miyagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Skallagrimsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Miyagi. Beautiful body shot.
Miyagi throws the kick towards the body but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a wild combination.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyagi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Skallagrimsson circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koryu Miyagi.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koryu Miyagi!
In his post fight interview, Koryu Miyagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 5846 p4p, 1205 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 222 p4p, 69 weight class). River is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica: Enter Sandman. Zhang Jun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernhard River's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jun is trying to break free.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
River tries to throw a body punch but Jun avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from River.
Jun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
River stalling in the clinch.
Jun breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by River.
River misses with a low kick as Jun jumps back.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun misses the body punch
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jun connects with the punch.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River keeps control of Jun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jun is struggling to control the position.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from River.
Jun is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Jun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jun tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jun.
Jun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jun. That did some damage!
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jun backs off River throws a huge counter combo but Jun manages to avoid it all.
Jun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Jun.
River checks a low kick from Jun.
A big right from River misses.
River looks to land a left hand but Jun moved out of range nicely.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jun is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jun misses with a leg kick.
Jun tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River gets a double leg takedown into Jun's guard.
River advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to take a break and control but Jun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River misses with the ground and pound.
River goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in River's guard! Nice work there by Jun!
Jun trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jun trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun is stalling in the full guard.
River is trying to keep Jun in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
River keeping moving, preventing Jun from controlling successfully.
Jun won't allow River to sweep him here.
Jun trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River seems keen to control Jun's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River dominated that round.
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.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jun's head backwards.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jun.
Zhang Jun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River throws a leg kick
and Jun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River cracks Jun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jun's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jun blocks a body shot from River.
Jun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Jun's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jun can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River misses with a body punch.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands a body punch.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jun is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
River lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
River is trying to control. Jun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jun wants to sweep but River has passed to side control!
Jun tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun is not content to let River control the position.
Jun tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bernhard River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River landing a few strikes.
River lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jun down.
 It looks like Zhang Jun has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
River landing a few strikes.
River is looking to take a break and control but Jun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jun to see if he's OK.
River postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jun sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
River trying to control the position but Jun is working away.
Jun is looking for a sweep.
Jun is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
River landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
River lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jun down.
River wants to control but Jun is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
River cracks Jun with a big elbow.
River working the body and head with strikes.
River wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jun keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jun can't do much from the bottom here.
Jun tries to buck River off but River is having none of it.
Jun takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jun manages to work his way to half guard, despite River's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhang Jun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
River shoots in and drives through. Jun sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jun.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jun misses with an uppercut.
River walks into a stiff left hand from Jun.
Jun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jun takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River moves into range and clinches up with Jun.
Jun wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
River keeps control of Jun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River wants to stall.
A short uppercut from River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
River lands a right hand.
Jun stalling in the clinch but River improves position.
Jun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jun stuffs the takedown.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jun uses from the top position.
Jun got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jun has managed to get both his arms back between River's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun stays in close to River's body and controls the position.
River is looking for a triangle but Jun pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of River is proving hard to escape from.
River has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jun has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is trying to get back to half guard.
Jun tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jun has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
River gets back to half guard.
Jun wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River trying to control here.
Jun is working for a kimura but River is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Jun trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Jun is working for a kimura here but River manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jun's guard.
Jun can't keep his opponent in guard - River advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but River pulls his head out easily.
Jun looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
Our winner, Bernhard River, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 1527 p4p, 1188 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 180 p4p, 145 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kneeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Chang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
A short right from Kneeland.
Chang presses Kneeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeland wants to break free but Chang has control.
Kneeland lands with a light punch inside.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland's coach down at Doc Dannis Death Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kneeland's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang tries a body shot but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chang gets through Kneeland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chang on the inside.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
A short uppercut from Chang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kneeland throws an elbow but misses.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chang lands a left hand.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland blocking some punches.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Chang.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Chang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chang throws an elbow but misses.
Chang blocks an elbow strike from Kneeland.
Kneeland blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Kneeland.
Kneeland lands an elbow that stopped Chang in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Kneeland.
Chang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeland is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.
Kneeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Chang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Kneeland back against the cage.
Kneeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland throws an elbow that misses.
Chang pushes off an throws an elbow but Kneeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang blocks the elbow strike.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chang.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kneeland lands with a left to the head.
Chang cracks Kneeland with a nice body shot.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang lands a left hand.
 Kneeland is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chang.
Kneeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Chang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
Kneeland looks winded!
Chang lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kneeland.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chang is leaning against Kneeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Chang.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland presses Chang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chang.
 It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Chang presses Kneeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang dips a shoulder and cracks Kneeland with a mighty uppercut! Kneeland falls back against the cage and Chang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kneeland is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
An out of breath Bruce Chang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Taylor (ranked 1061 p4p, 975 weight class) and Jason Rocks (ranked 169 p4p, 150 weight class). Meldrick Taylor 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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Rocks!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Rocks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Rocks misses with an uppercut.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Rocks 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.
Rocks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor sets himself, and Rocks steps forward looking for the clinch! Taylor avoids it this time.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocks.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Rocks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rocks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rocks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocks.
As Taylor backs off Rocks throws a huge counter combo but Taylor manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Taylor.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocks is just out of range.
Rocks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Rocks avoids nicely.
Rocks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rocks throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rocks moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocks is just out of range.
Rocks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rocks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Rocks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor stuns Rocks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor with a hook.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rocks's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Rocks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taylor is looking to wear down Rocks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor 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.
Rocks looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a jab to the body
and Rocks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocks.
Rocks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Meldrick Taylor has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Taylor.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocks has double underhooks.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a head kick that Rocks semi-blocks.
Rocks is rocked!
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Rocks is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Taylor! Rocks is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meldrick Taylor!
In defeat, Jason Rocks stepped up to the mic, saying 'You watched fight. I got money. Win-win.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubaku Womba (ranked 1013 p4p, 582 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 150 p4p, 87 weight class). Joseph Stalinovich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich cracks a nice hook into Womba's ribs.
Stalinovich misses with a looping left.
Womba throws a series of punches but Stalinovich avoids them all with ease.
Womba misses the jab.
It seemed like Stalinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinovich scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Womba. That snapped Stalinovich's head back.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalinovich.
Womba cracks Stalinovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stalinovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Womba dives in and grabs Stalinovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalinovich pushes down on Womba's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Womba scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
Stalinovich wants to clinch.
Womba shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalinovich tries to sprawl out of it but Womba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalinovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Womba.
Stalinovich prevents Womba from moving into mount.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stalinovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Stalinovich!
Stalinovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Womba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Womba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stalinovich defends it easily.
Stalinovich content to stall in guard here.
Womba is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stalinovich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Womba's body to avoid the submission. Womba has instead reached around Stalinovich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Womba arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dubaku Womba!
Our winner, Dubaku Womba, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 654 p4p, 722 weight class) and Al Ghouti (ranked 83 p4p, 98 weight class). Ghouti has chosen DAM - JASADIK-HOM as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Ghouti!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Ghouti takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Miller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ghouti gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghouti is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ghouti down to the mat. Ghouti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Ghouti moved out of range.
Ghouti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghouti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is not content to let Ghouti control the position.
Ghouti lands strikes from half guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Ghouti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghouti tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Ghouti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller keeping control of the position.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Ghouti sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghouti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Ghouti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghouti wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghouti not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miller!
Ghouti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghouti is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ghouti tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Miller can't escape the position.
Ghouti looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Ghouti trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Ghouti trying to control the pace.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is holding on to half guard well.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghouti scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Ghouti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ghouti trying to control but Miller postures up.
Ghouti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Ghouti's hands, connecting with Ghouti's forehead.
Ghouti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ghouti moves into full guard.
Ghouti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghouti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghouti's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghouti is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller is in close to Ghouti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Ghouti's brow.
Ghouti trying to control the position here.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller works over Ghouti with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller distracts Ghouti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
Ghouti has Miller pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller wants to control from the top but Ghouti keeps moving.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghouti's head.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Ghouti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller trying to control but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ghouti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghouti in particular looking to stall.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Ghouti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller tries to roll over but Ghouti keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ghouti seems content to control.
Ghouti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control here.
Ghouti wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Miller wants to control but Ghouti is keeping busy.
Ghouti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ghouti lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghouti prevents Miller from improving his position.
Ghouti is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghouti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Ghouti working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ghouti sprawls and moves away.
Ghouti slips a jab from Miller.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghouti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghouti manages to avoid it.
Ghouti throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Ghouti blocks the low kick.
Ghouti lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Ghouti misses.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghouti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Ghouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghouti misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghouti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ghouti after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghouti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghouti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghouti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghouti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Ghouti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Ghouti.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Ghouti backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Ghouti misses its intended target.
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Ghouti takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Ghouti is quick to defend against it.
Miller scores with a body shot.
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 Ghouti misses.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghouti tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghouti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Ghouti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller avoids the body shot from Ghouti.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ghouti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghouti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Ghouti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghouti won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghouti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ghouti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ghouti trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller pulls Ghouti in to control the position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Ghouti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller is controlling Ghouti's posture.
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.
Miller is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Ghouti is working from the bottom.
Ghouti wants to get back to full guard.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghouti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Ghouti is defending well.
Ghouti trying to control from the bottom.
Ghouti is looking to improve his position.
Miller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghouti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Ghouti's hands, connecting with Ghouti's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Al Ghouti.
I think Ghouti 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 391 p4p, 881 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 53 p4p, 115 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Budgiehandler's choice of entrance music: Jack White - Lazaretto. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Halli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halli.
Budgiehandler is looking to slow Halli down with leg kicks.
Halli tries for a takedown but Budgiehandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halli walks into a stiff left hand from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler looks to land a body kick but Halli moved away.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler slips under a jab.
Budgiehandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halli misses with a hook.
Halli swings widly with a right hand
and Budgiehandler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halli ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budgiehandler.
Sloppy strikes from Budgiehandler. Those never looked like landing.
Halli throwing a counter right hand but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Halli avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Budgiehandler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Halli throws a right hand that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Budgiehandler is fending him off so far but Halli persists. Nope, Budgiehandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Budgiehandler lands a slapping body shot.
Halli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budgiehandler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budgiehandler.
Halli throws a body punch but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Budgiehandler moves out of range as Halli strikes.
Budgiehandler is looking for the big counter here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Halli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Budgiehandler - the referee stops the clock and Halli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Budgiehandler. Halli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budgiehandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halli drops his hands momentarily and Budgiehandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budgiehandler misses with a kick to the body.
Halli looking to score a takedown here. Budgiehandler is defending well but Halli drives through and ends up in Budgiehandler's guard.
Halli throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Budgiehandler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Budgiehandler wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well.
Halli 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.
Budgiehandler is trying to stand up here but Halli is controlling him well.
Budgiehandler is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Budgiehandler wants to get back to full guard.
Halli wants to work for an arm triangle but Budgiehandler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Halli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Budgiehandler is defending well.
Budgiehandler is looking to escape.
Halli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Budgiehandler is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budgiehandler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Budgiehandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Halli is looking for a triangle but Budgiehandler pushes his legs off easily.
Budgiehandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budgiehandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Budgiehandler's guard.
Budgiehandler keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass.
Budgiehandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Budgiehandler is keeping the position for now.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald Budgiehandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Budgiehandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budgiehandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halli scores with a leg kick.
Budgiehandler tries to move into range but Halli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budgiehandler with a hook.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Budgiehandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halli.
Halli avoids the body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a big shot that misses.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Budgiehandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budgiehandler.
Halli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Halli is rocked!
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking body kick.
Budgiehandler tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Halli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halli 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budgiehandler looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Budgiehandler backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Halli's temple! It sends Halli violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Budgiehandler celebrates and the doctors try to help Halli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Reginald Budgiehandler!
Reginald Budgiehandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 288 p4p, 273 weight class) and Mama Tosen (ranked 39 p4p, 37 weight class). Trounvouche comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dread & Alive. 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mama Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Trounvouche. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trounvouche thows a body kick. Tosen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tosen throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Tosen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Tosen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosen.
Tosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tosen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trounvouche connects with a solid leg kick.
Trounvouche tries to score with a low kick but Tosen moves his leg out of the way.
Trounvouche takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche throws a sloppy body shot
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trounvouche paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosen.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tosen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trounvouche gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tosen in his tracks.
Tosen lands a jab.
Trounvouche has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Trounvouche lands a glancing blow to the side of Tosen's head.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tosen. That did some damage!
Trounvouche keeps the fight on the outside.
Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Tosen.
A nice leg kick from Trounvouche, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tosen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trounvouche connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Trounvouche finds it's target.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot
and Tosen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
Tosen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche lands with an overhand left.
Trounvouche attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
A slow jab from Trounvouche misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trounvouche.
Tosen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trounvouche. That one must have hurt.
Tosen ducks right into an uppercut from Trounvouche.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a good jab.
Trounvouche thumps Tosen with a low kick.
Trounvouche scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Trounvouche misses the target.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick.
Tosen throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Trounvouche avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trounvouche is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trounvouche throws a solid leg kick but Tosen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trounvouche.
Trounvouche throws a shot to the body.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Trounvouche uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trounvouche appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Trounvouche is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
A countering left hand to the body from Tosen misses.
Trounvouche looks to land a body kick but Tosen moved away.
Trounvouche uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tosen misses with a body shot.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trounvouche throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tosen.
Tosen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tosen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trounvouche - the referee stops the clock and Tosen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trounvouche. Tosen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trounvouche throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tosen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trounvouche can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tosen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trounvouche circles away.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tosen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Trounvouche counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tosen dives in and grabs Trounvouche's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trounvouche pushes down on Tosen's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Trounvouche.
Tosen slips under a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tosen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trounvouche was well out of range. Poor timing from Tosen.
Trounvouche scores with a hook to the body. Tosen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trounvouche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Trounvouche throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trounvouche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trounvouche punishes Tosen's body with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trounvouche misses with the body kick
and Tosen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tosen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trounvouche has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tosen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trounvouche.
Donk. Trounvouche catches Tosen right on the button with a cross.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Trounvouche was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosen can do to turn this around?
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks.
Trounvouche lands the left hand.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Tosen wants to counter the offense by Trounvouche and move into the clinch position.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen tries to counter with a clinch but Trounvouche shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche lands a body shot.
Trounvouche keeps Tosen at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche slips under a jab from Tosen.
Trounvouche with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trounvouche throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trounvouche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trounvouche.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Trounvouche tenderised Tosen's leg. Tosen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Trounvouche lands with a straight right. Tosen didn't see that one coming.
Trounvouche thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tosen if he has to take too many more of those.
Trounvouche ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tosen moves away.
Trounvouche feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tosens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Tosen misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Tosen down with leg kicks.
Tosen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche sets himself, and Tosen steps forward looking for the clinch! Trounvouche avoids it this time.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Trounvouche is just out of range.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trounvouche.
Trounvouche sizes up Tosen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
Tosen 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.
Tosen walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trounvouche finds it's way round the side to connect with Tosen's head.
Trounvouche throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Trounvouche throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Tosen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tosen tries to clinch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Tosen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen walks into a left hand.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tosen's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tosen! But no joy.
Trounvouche punishes Tosen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Trounvouche.
It looked like Trounvouche wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tosen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche thumps Tosen with a low kick.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Tosen lands with a cross.
Tosen throws a jab but it's blocked by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche slips a jab from Tosen.
Trounvouche cracks Tosen with an open hand slap.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tosen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trounvouche.
Decent striking displayed by Trounvouche there.
Some bone on bone action there as Tosen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Tosen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trounvouche misses with a jab to the body
and Tosen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Tosen throws out a counter right but Trounvouche avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche scoring well with a low kick there.
Trounvouche throws a push kick but Tosen slaps the foot to one side.
Trounvouche connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tosen momentarily.
Tosen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tosen walks into a jab.
Trounvouche's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tosen under the eye.
Trounvouche throws a big shot that misses.
Tosen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Tosen tries to clinch but Trounvouche is having none of it.
Tosen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tosen blocks a jab.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tosen lunges at Trounvouche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trounvouche's hand.
Trounvouche connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tosen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Trounvouche. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Trounvouche. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trounvouche.
An inside leg kick from Trounvouche misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trounvouche lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trounvouche misses with a body kick.
Trounvouche tests Tosen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trounvouche turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trounvouche misses with a looping right.
Trounvouche jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Azacca Trounvouche is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trounvouche 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
A less than humble Azacca Trounvouche misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 80 p4p, 520 weight class) and Leon Louis (ranked 11 p4p, 81 weight class). Louis has chosen Flatbush ZOMBiES - Ascension 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Louis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range and Louis settles back down.
Louis wants to clinch up but Rishkinov keeps it at a distance.
Louis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rishkinov misses.
Louis with the inside leg kick.
Rishkinov clobbers Louis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Louis tries a quick counter leg kick but Rishkinov is wise to it.
Rishkinov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Louis has time to react.
Louis throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Louis throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rishkinov slips a straight right by Louis.
Louis misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov throws out a powerful jab.
Louis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Louis misses with an uppercut.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Louis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Louis scores with a nice head shot.
Louis loads up on a big right hand but Rishkinov slips the punch.
Rishkinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Louis should have avoided that one.
Rishkinov takes one on the button.
Leon Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Louis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Louis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Louis misses with a body kick.
Louis forces Rishkinov back against the cage and clinches.
Louis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rishkinov regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Louis's head.
Rishkinov won't allow Louis to sweep him here.
Rishkinov controlling from the top position.
Louis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rishkinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
Rishkinov stays in close to Louis's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rishkinov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louis is keeping the position for now.
Rishkinov stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
Rishkinov works over Louis with some ground and pound from guard.
Rishkinov 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.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Louis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Louis has hold of Rishkinov's hands but Rishkinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rishkinov is trying to work for a kimura but Louis is defending well.
Louis taking some punishment here, with Rishkinov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Louis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rishkinov swivels and escapes.
Rishkinov checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Louis moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Louis. That snapped Rishkinov's head back.
Rishkinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Louis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rishkinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Louis.
Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rishkinov tries to work over Louis's front leg with a kick but Louis checks it.
Louis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Louis misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Louis takes one on the button.
Louis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Louis's shoulder, as Louis tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Louis.
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Louis sprawls well initially but Rishkinov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Louis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rishkinov cracks Louis with a solid left hand.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rishkinov pushes down on Louis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Louis tries to roll over but Rishkinov keeps him under control.
Rishkinov stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rishkinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Louis wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Louis is looking to improve his position.
Louis looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Louis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Louis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rishkinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rishkinov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louis keeps working.
Louis tries to bench press Rishkinov off him but Rishkinov keeps the position.
Rishkinov grinds an elbow into Louis's temple.
Rishkinov working the head with strikes.
Rishkinov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Louis is looking to reverse the position.
Serhey Rishkinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Louis wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Louis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rishkinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Louis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Louis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rishkinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rishkinov drops back looking for a leg! Louis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Louis manages to kick Rishkinov off! Rishkinov jumps back into Louis's guard.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Louis cracks Rishkinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Louis is looking to chop away at Rishkinov's legs.
Rishkinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis throws out a loose jab but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rishkinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Louis throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Louis misses its intended target.
Louis throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rishkinov throws out the jab.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rishkinov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Louis is out of range.
Louis misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rishkinov.
Louis pushes Rishkinov up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Louis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rishkinov fails to land.
Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Louis.
Louis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Louis lands a couple of digs.
Rishkinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov stands up over Louis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rishkinov trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Louis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rishkinov defends well.
Rishkinov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rishkinov distracts Louis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Louis is on top in guard.
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!
Rishkinov trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.
Rishkinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Louis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Louis pushes his legs off easily.
Louis preventing the sweep.
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Louis pushes his legs off easily.
Louis preventing the sweep.
Louis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rishkinov looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
Louis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis working some strikes from top position.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Louis's guard.
Louis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rishkinov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Louis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Louis works over Rishkinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Rishkinov is trying to keep Louis in close.
Louis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Louis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Louis stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rishkinov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Louis throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rishkinov's body to avoid the submission. Rishkinov has instead reached around Louis's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rishkinov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov retains his welterweight title!
Serhey Rishkinov very nearly forgot to thank Top Gun Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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