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GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 1767 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 271 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer wants to clinch but Reich slips to the side
and Reich counters with a stiff right hand.
Reich tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reich.
Reich is trying to maintain a safe position but Packer gets an underhook and turns Reich into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Reich slows down the pace here.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer misses with some punches.
Reich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reich moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer closes the distance and pushes Reich back into the cage.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reich lands an uppercut.
Reich breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer rushes Reich and presses him up against the cage.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Reich.
A short right from Reich on the inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Reich circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reich.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Reich counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer wants to clinch but Reich slips to the side
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Reich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reich throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Reich throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer rushes Reich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Reich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer moves into the clinch.
Reich breaks from the clinch.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packer moves into the clinch.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich manages to break the clinch.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Reich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer is looking to clinch but Reich is avoiding it.
Reich throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reich lunges at Packer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Packer's hand.
Packer closes the distance and pushes Reich back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Reich scores with a shoulder strike.
Reich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Reich lands a slapping body shot.
Packer pushes Reich up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reich stalling in the clinch but Packer improves position.
Reich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reich tries to stall but Packer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Packer avoiding damage as Reich throws knees to the body.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Reich breaks the clinch.
Reich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reich unleashes a big counter combination but Packer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reich counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packer rushes Reich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Reich blocking some punches.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich tries to stall but Packer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reich tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Reich back against the cage.
Reich pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer lands a right hand.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reich keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reich keeps the fight on the outside.
Reich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Reich counters with a low kick, right behind Packer 's knee.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Reich scores with a one two! Packer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reich circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
Packer wants to clinch but Reich slips to the side
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Packer is rocked!
Reich connects with the punch.
Oh Packer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer wants to clinch
and Reich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Packer! Reich lets Packer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Packer moves to clinch but Reich breaks away
and Reich counters with a crisp right that sends Packer to the canvas! Reich follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarred Reich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 1383 p4p, 995 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 210 p4p, 149 weight class). McGuire has chosen Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Don Johns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johns blocks it well.
Johns throws a body kick that misses.
Johns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johns, pushing him back against the cage.
Johns fails to pull guard.
Johns looking to stall.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johns takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
Johns is trying to pull guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Johns.
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johns.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Johns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Johns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johns takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johns tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johns is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Johns into the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johns is breathing heavily.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns 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.
Johns throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Johns with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a kick to the temple. Johns shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johns tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Johns in the body.
Johns throws a body kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a left right combination that sends Johns crashing to the mat - McGuire wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Johns out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 584 p4p, 844 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 80 p4p, 116 weight class). Hoppe comes into the arena with Wind of Change blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe works over Thai's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Thai moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Thai 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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoppe.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoppe blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Hoppe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Thai lands a high kick!
Thai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Thai is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoppe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe defending well as Thai loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Hoppe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoppe tries to keep at a distance but Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoppe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hoppe.
Hoppe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thai holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoppe is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe landing with the ground and pound.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Thai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoppe 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoppe throws a strike but Thai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai wants to control from the top but Hoppe keeps moving.
Thai stands up from Hoppe's guard - Thai perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hoppe finds it's target.
Thai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoppe. That snapped Thai's head back.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Hoppe moves his leg out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Thai. Beautiful body shot.
Thai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Thai. That snapped Hoppe's head back.
Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe slips a jab and a cross from Thai.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Thai throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a low kick, looking for Hoppe's leg but Hoppe calmly moves out of range.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoppe misses its target.
Hoppe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoppe misses its target.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai wants to clinch up but Hoppe keeps it at a distance.
Thai misses with the combination.
Thai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoppe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thai.
Hoppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thai at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Hoppe connects with a jab.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thai.
Thai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Thai misses.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai misses with a body shot.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Thai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is looking to land body kicks.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai lands with a cross.
Thai feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws out a powerful jab.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThai.
Hoppe connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Thai misses.
Hoppe jabs at Thai's body.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Thai.
Thai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoppe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoppe blocks the leg kick.
Hoppe scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Thai misses with a few strikes there.
Thai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a nice looking body 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!
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Hoppe moves out of range easily.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Thai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Hoppe shakes him off and moves away.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai drops his hands momentarily and Hoppe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thai throws a wild body kick that Hoppe sees coming a mile off.
Hoppe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoppe.
Thai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hoppe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoppe is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Thai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thai trying to control here.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe lands strikes from half guard.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thai wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
Hoppe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thai lands with a good body shot.
Hoppe moves out of range of the leg kick from Thai.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai throws a solid leg kick but Hoppe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thai.
Thai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
Hoppe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thai was covering up waiting for the punch and Hoppe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hoppe cracks Thai with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoppe stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoppe postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
Hoppe distracts Thai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoppe controls the pace.
Hoppe forces his way into half guard.
Hoppe prevents Thai from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Still in half guard, Hoppe seems content to control.
Thai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hoppe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoppe is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Hoppe working some strikes from top position.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoppe throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoppe lands a couple of elbows.
Hoppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoppe won't allow Thai to sweep him here.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoppe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoppe is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hoppe pushes down on Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoppe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoppe prevents Thai from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoppe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 793 p4p, 638 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 89 p4p, 69 weight class). Bottura comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fortay's choice of entrance music: The Choice Is Yours. On his way into the cage it seems that Caio Bottura has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Caio Bottura seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 34 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Fortay's body. Fortay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
Bottura digs a good body shot into Fortay's ribs.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Fortay throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Fortay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fortay blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
Bottura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bottura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortay. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Fortay is predictable there
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fortay scores with a jab.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura misses the jab.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Fortay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Bottura tries to bum rush Fortay with a series of wild strikes but Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura lands a nice looking body kick.
Fortay moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Fortay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fortay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fortay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Fortay throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortay tries to clinch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Fortay throws a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
Fortay dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fortay throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Fortay walks into a jab.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura throws a push kick but Fortay slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura is looking to wear down Fortay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Bottura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bottura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura thumps Fortay with a low kick.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Bottura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Fortay throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Bottura.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Fortay's leg but Fortay calmly moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay thuds a left hand into Bottura's body.
Fortay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Fortay saw that one coming.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fortay is able to avoid easily.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura cracks Fortay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortay is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura misses with a kick to the body.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura checks a low kick from Fortay.
Bottura moves out of range as Fortay strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortay wants to slow Bottura down by chopping away at his legs.
Bottura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortay just manages to avoid it.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura scores with a nice body kick.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bottura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Fortay avoids it.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortay.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Fortay scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Fortay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fortay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fortay might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bottura has got the better of the exchanges.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Fortay saw that one coming.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
A jab from Fortay finds it's way through Bottura's defenses.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura scores with a nice head shot.
Bottura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Fortay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay tries to clinch up but Bottura circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Fortay settles back down.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay throws a leg kick which misses Bottura's front leg but catches the back leg as Bottura tries to avoid it.
Bottura slips a straight right by Fortay.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortay moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Fortay rushes Bottura and presses him up against the cage.
Bottura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bottura is defending well for now.
Bottura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body.
Bottura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Fortay's knee but Fortay avoids it well.
Fortay moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortay's sensitive parts.
Fortay connects with a body shot.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Bottura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortay scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bottura is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bottura throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortay checks a leg kick.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Fortay scores with a hook to the body. Bottura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Fortay moves forwards but Bottura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortay misses with a two punch combination.
Fortay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortay.
Fortay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Bottura keeps it at a distance.
Bottura with the inside leg kick.
Bottura swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Fortay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.
Bottura wants to slow Fortay down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Fortay - just one landing.
A left lands for Bottura.
Donk. Fortay catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Bottura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortay has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Fortay thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Bottura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Fortay lands with a cross.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Fortay moves out of range easily.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Fortay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortay.
Fortay throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortay tries to clinch but Bottura is having none of it.
Fortay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay lands a jab to the nose.
Bottura thumps Fortay with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Fortay.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Fortay catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Fortay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
A counter left hand to the body from Bottura misses its target.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bottura avoids the head kick by Fortay.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Bottura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortay can pounce on him.
Fortay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bottura.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura throws a right and a left that Fortay avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Fortay.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Bottura takes one to the chin there.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Bottura defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Fortay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortay throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Bottura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
As Fortay backs away, Bottura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fortay lands with an overhand left.
Fortay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bottura. Bottura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tree Fortay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Fortay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Fortay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Fortay swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Bottura saw that one coming.
Fortay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fortay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortay.
Bottura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bottura lands a slapping body shot.
Bottura walks into a stiff left hand from Fortay.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fortay. Fortay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Bottura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bottura throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortay misses the target.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Fortay blocks it.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
Fortay throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortay avoided it.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortay's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bottura. Beautiful body shot.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Bottura slips under a jab from Fortay.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay gets a clinch.
Fortay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Bottura.
Bottura gets control of Fortay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fortay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fortay drops back looking for a leg! Bottura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bottura manages to kick Fortay off! Fortay jumps back into Bottura's guard.
Fortay trying to control but Bottura is working from the bottom.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fortay throwing strikes from guard but Bottura blocks nicely.
Fortay throws a big right hand that misses.
Bottura working a defensive guard here.
Bottura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bottura.
Fortay tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Fortay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottura 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 528 p4p, 683 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 80 p4p, 103 weight class). Daghammar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Just like that - Dregen. Dag Daghammar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vertti Ekstrovertti's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar works Ekstrovertti's body with a nice hook.
Daghammar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daghammar's knee momentarily.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Ekstrovertti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ekstrovertti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekstrovertti misses with a series of wild punches.
Daghammar moves out of range as Ekstrovertti throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Daghammar's head.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Daghammar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daghammar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daghammar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Nice defenses there by Daghammar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Daghammar blocks the low kick.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Daghammar tries to counter it with a takedown but Ekstrovertti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Ekstrovertti is predictable there
so Daghammar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekstrovertti is trying to hold Daghammar in close to prevent damage but Daghammar has managed to pass into half guard.
Daghammar trying to control the action but Ekstrovertti is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard but Daghammar has mounted him!
Daghammar working Ekstrovertti over with strikes here.
Ekstrovertti is looking to get to half guard.
Daghammar lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daghammar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ekstrovertti keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is working hard here to advance position.
Ekstrovertti is bucking up trying to escape but Daghammar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ekstrovertti tries to hold on but Daghammar postures up.
Daghammar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Daghammar is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daghammar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ekstrovertti?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daghammar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar staying out of range there.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daghammar as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daghammar throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daghammar to score with a decent uppercut.
Ekstrovertti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekstrovertti at a distance.
Ekstrovertti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a combination. Daghammar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daghammar lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekstrovertti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daghammar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti tries to counter with a takedown but Daghammar is quick to defend against it.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a single leg into guard. Ekstrovertti didn't expect that.
Daghammar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position.
Ekstrovertti looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekstrovertti, not yet.
Ekstrovertti pulls Daghammar in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Daghammar wanted to stand there but Ekstrovertti had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ekstrovertti is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Daghammar checks it.
Daghammar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daghammar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekstrovertti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daghammar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daghammar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti attempts a counter takedown but Daghammar avoids it well and moves away.
Ekstrovertti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daghammars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daghammar slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Daghammar throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daghammar checks it well.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Daghammar's body.
Ekstrovertti lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ekstrovertti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daghammar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Daghammar duly obliges.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti misses with a few strikes there.
Ekstrovertti moves forwards but Daghammar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar with the counter takedown but Ekstrovertti avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ekstrovertti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daghammar. That did some damage!
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Daghammar lands an overhand right.
Ekstrovertti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Daghammar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ekstrovertti jabs at Daghammar's body.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti defends it well.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti throws a front kick aimed at Daghammar's knee but Daghammar avoids it well.
Ekstrovertti with a nice calf kick.
Daghammar cracks Ekstrovertti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daghammar misses with a hook. Ekstrovertti ducked under it nicely.
Daghammar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ekstroverttis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Daghammar.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab.
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Daghammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daghammar throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right hand.
Daghammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daghammar moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Ekstrovertti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
Daghammar lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Ekstrovertti misses.
Daghammar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Daghammar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daghammar lands a jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daghammar.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daghammar needs to keep his hands up - Ekstrovertti had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekstrovertti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight, but....I fucked his wife last night so I guess I had it coming.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 950 p4p, 780 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 145 p4p, 120 weight class). Travis Mitchell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Mitchell takes the fight into the clinch.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Mitchell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McStafferson pulls guard.
Mitchell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McStafferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but McStafferson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell stands up over McStafferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mitchell postures up in McStafferson's guard and throws a big left but McStafferson blocks it.
Mitchell throws a sloppy strike and McStafferson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mitchell is forced to tap! Great BJJ from McStafferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 231 p4p, 175 weight class) and Dragomir Savic (ranked 33 p4p, 23 weight class). Mochinori comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Battle Music. Savic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Good Day kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uesugi Mochinori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savic avoids a kick to the body.
Savic throws a lazy body kick
and Mochinori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savic misses with a left hand
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Mochinori throws a shot to the body.
Mochinori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savic throws a low kick but Mochinori avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Mochinori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mochinori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savic scoring well with a low kick there.
Mochinori scores with a shot to the body.
Mochinori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Savic swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mochinori misses its intended target.
Mochinori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic lands a nice looking body shot.
Savic cracks a nice hook into Mochinori's ribs.
Mochinori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Savic.
Savic tries a quick counter leg kick but Mochinori is wise to it.
Mochinori moves into the clinch.
Savic tries to work over Mochinori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savic gets through Mochinori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mochinori.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a hook that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
Savic misses with a body punch.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mochinori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mochinori misses with a punch on the inside.
Mochinori lands with a light punch inside.
Mochinori lands a shot to the body.
Mochinori tries to work over Savic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori tries to throw a body punch but Savic avoids it by throwing Mochinori back against the cage.
Savic blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mochinori fails to land.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mochinori misses with the head strike.
Mochinori throws a punch but it's blocked by Savic.
Mochinori misses with some punches.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mochinori misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mochinori.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mochinori.
Mochinori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savic misses with a body punch.
Savic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mochinori.
A nice left hand lands by Mochinori.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Mochinori swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Mochinori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic gets through Mochinori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mochinori.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Mochinori avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Mochinori.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
A short left from Savic.
Mochinori misses with a body punch.
Savic pushes Mochinori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mochinori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savic.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori working aggressively here.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
Mochinori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mochinori is leaning against Savic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mochinori backwards.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savic tries a body shot but Mochinori blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
Mochinori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mochinori swings wildly with an uppercut but Savic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savic tries a body shot but Mochinori blocks it.
Savic blocking some punches.
Savic tries to work over Mochinori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Savic.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mochinori's elbow.
Savic tries a body shot but Mochinori blocks it.
Mochinori lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mochinori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori misses with some punches.
Mochinori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Savic.
Mochinori can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Savic blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uesugi Mochinori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mochinori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mochinori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savic throws out the jab.
Mochinori appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mochinori thows a leg kick but Savic checks it
and Savic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Savic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savic scores with a jab.
Savic throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savic can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic dips to his left and cracks Mochinori with an uppercut!
Savic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mochinori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mochinori thows a leg kick but Savic checks it
and Savic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragomir Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
A low kick lands for Savic.
Savic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mochinori.
Savic throws an off balance right hand
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Savic misses the body punch
and Mochinori counters with a nice leg kick.
Mochinori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic.
Mochinori swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Mochinori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mochinori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savic finds it's way round the side to connect with Mochinori's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori misses with a hook.
Dragomir Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Mochinori blocks the leg kick.
Mochinori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savic throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mochinori to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic thuds a left hand into Mochinori's body.
Savic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mochinori can pounce on him.
Savic catches Mochinori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mochinori throws a body punch but Savic moves out of range.
Savic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savic scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savic. That's going to slow Mochinori down.
Savic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mochinori misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic.
Mochinori looks to land a combination. Savic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mochinori tries to move into range but Savic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mochinori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Savic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic.
Savic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mochinori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mochinori with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Mochinori sees coming a mile off.
Savic walks into a straight right hand from Mochinori.
A solid body kick from Savic.
Savic throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Savic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 Savic is rocked!
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Savic throws a low kick, looking for Mochinori's leg but Mochinori calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mochinori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mochinori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mochinori closes the distance and pushes Savic back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mochinori fails to land.
Mochinori gets through Savic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Savic working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dragomir Savic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mochinori walks into a straight right hand from Savic.
Jab by Savic.
Mochinori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mochinori on the side of the head.
Savic throws a body shot but no joy.
Savic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savic misses with a body shot
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick from Savic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mochinori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori scores with a nice body kick.
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savic is able to avoid easily.
Savic slips a straight right by Mochinori.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
Savic moves out of range of the leg kick from Mochinori.
Savic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mochinori with a body shot.
Mochinori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mochinori blocks a low kick nicely.
Savic missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mochinori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savic lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Mochinori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savic is able to avoid easily.
Savic throws a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a thumping low kick.
Savic moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Savic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Savic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mochinori blocks a jab.
Mochinori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mochinori moves out of range as Savic throws a body kick.
Savic misses with an uppercut. Mochinori saw that one coming.
Savic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic punishes Mochinori's body with a nice straight punch.
Mochinori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mochinori swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savic lands with an uppercut that bounces Mochinori off the cage and back into range.
Mochinori throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mochinori is looking to clinch.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
Savic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Savic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Savic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mochinori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Mochinori misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mochinori with a body shot.
A slow jab from Savic misses its intended target.
Mochinori appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savic connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori 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.
Savic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Savic.
Mochinori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mochinori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Savic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savic 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!
After the fight, Dragomir Savic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 229 p4p, 460 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 41 p4p, 77 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zexi's choice of entrance music: BRADIO-Flyers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
Zexi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marley on the side of the head.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Zexi.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley tries to score with a low kick but Zexi moves his leg out of the way.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Marley misses.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a front kick aimed at Zexi's knee but Zexi avoids it well.
Marley throws out a loose jab but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zexi. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi checks the leg kick.
Zexi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
Zexi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Zexi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick from Marley, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley forces Zexi back against the cage and clinches.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Zexi lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley lands an uppercut.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zexi prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Zexi's head.
Marley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Zexi.
Marley is breathing heavily.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Marley.
Zexi has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Marley lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zexi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zexi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zexi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zexi.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Zexi.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Zexi avoids the damage to the body.
Zexi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marley or not.
Zexi misses with a punch to the body.
Zexi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zexi cracks Marley with a nice body shot.
Zexi lands with a left to the head.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley prevents a body shot from Zexi.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Zexi - that landed with a thud.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Zexi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zexi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Zexi lands a takedown into guard.
Marley has momentary wrist control but Zexi slips an elbow through the middle.
Zexi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zexi 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 Marley's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zexi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Zexi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dai Zexi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zexi gets a double leg takedown into Marley's guard.
Zexi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marley wants to sweep here but Zexi controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zexi wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zexi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ezekiel Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley motions for Zexi to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zexi lunges at Marley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marley's hand.
Zexi connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to clinch there but Zexi circles away.
Zexi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Zexi cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Zexi.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Marley.
A big right from Marley misses.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley walks into a left hand.
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Zexi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zexi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marley keeping full guard, as Zexi tries to pass.
Zexi with a nice head shot there.
Marley being controlled here, momentarily.
Zexi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marley is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Zexi stays in close to Marley's body and controls the position.
Zexi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zexi works over Marley with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marley with a body shot.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley throws the left hand but Zexi avoids the punch easily.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley throws a jab when Zexi was well out of range.
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zexi misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zexi counters with a straight right hand.
Zexi missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zexi connects with a body shot.
Zexi slips a straight right by Marley.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Zexi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zexi takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Zexi scores with a body shot.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zexi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dai Zexi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Marley misses with a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zexi lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Zexi lands a nice shot to the body.
Zexi lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Zexi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zexi lands a nice looking body shot.
Zexi works the jab nicely.
Zexi dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Zexi throws a big shot that misses.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi lands with a good body shot.
Zexi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zexi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marley sprawls well initially but Zexi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zexi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zexi on the ground.
Zexi trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Zexi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zexi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zexi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Zexi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zexi 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Zexi!
Dai Zexi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Esteban San Pedro (ranked 42 p4p, 119 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 7 p4p, 13 weight class). San Pedro comes to the cage accompanied by Gunman. Dee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. Esteban San Pedro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 4, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee takes one to the chin there.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
Dee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dee misses the target.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San Pedro moves forwards but Dee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Dee coming out on top.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Dee throws a quick inside leg kick.
San Pedro takes one on the button.
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!
Dee cracks San Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and San Pedro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee thinking.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
San Pedro jabs at Dee's body.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the temple. Dee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dee misses with an uppercut.
San Pedro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dee avoids it.
Dee cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.
Dee throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Dee avoids it.
Dee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro walks into a left hand.
Dee digs a good body shot into San Pedro's ribs.
Dee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
San Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dee throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Dee ducks down to avoid it.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Dee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Pedro is able to avoid easily.
Dee throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro connects with a single shot there.
Dee is rocked!
San Pedro punishes Dee's body with a nice straight punch.
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot.
Dee seems to have recovered his senses.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee throws a lazy right hand but San Pedro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Dee off balance momentarily.
San Pedro cracks Dee with a good jab.
San Pedro drops Dee with a naaaaasty hook - Dee is in real trouble here! San Pedro dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 244 p4p, 87 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 9 p4p, 3 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kodjia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clark moves away from the strike by Kodjia.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Kodjia feints and then cracks Clark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clark down.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kodjia. Kodjia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Kodjia closes the distance and clinches.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Clark cracks Kodjia with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kodjia digs a right hand into Clark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clark's gas tank.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Clark.
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Kodjia misses with a knee to the head.
Kodjia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Kodjia blocks with his arms.
Kodjia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodjia.
Kodjia swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kodjia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike.
Kodjia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Kodjia blocks it.
Kodjia lands a knee to the body.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodjia lands with a light punch inside.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Kodjia blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodjia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Kodjia missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kodjia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Kodjia.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
Knees to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Good body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Kodjia.
A short left from Kodjia.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
Kodjia works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
Our sources have told us that Clark has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kodjia landing knees to the body.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
Kodjia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kodjia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kodjia.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.
Kodjia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Kodjia tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Kodjia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kodjia lands with a light punch inside.
Kodjia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Kodjia.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kodjia obliges.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Still in the clinch, Kodjia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kodjia trying to land knees to the body.
Kodjia gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kodjia scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kodjia scores a nice knee to the body.
Kodjia lands a right hand.
Kodjia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franck Kodjia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kodjia with a nice calf kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kodjia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kodjia cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from Kodjia.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Kodjia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kodjia finish him?!
Clark is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Kodjia is out of range.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Kodjia. Kodjia maintains the clinch.
Kodjia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kodjia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kodjia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kodjia working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kodjia working Clark over with knees to the body.
Kodjia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kodjia lands an uppercut.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clark blocks a body shot from Kodjia.
Franck Kodjia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clark.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kodjia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Clark misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodjia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia lands a left hand.
Kodjia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark tries a knee to the head but Kodjia blocks it.
A short right from Kodjia on the inside.
Kodjia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Kodjia avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kodjia.
Kodjia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kodjia lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Kodjia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodjia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kodjia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Kodjia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kodjia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kodjia lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kodjia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Kodjia blocks with his arms.
Kodjia lands a shoulder strike.
Kodjia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Kodjia avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark trying to land knees to the body.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kodjia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kodjia lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark looking to throw knees to the head but Kodjia is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Kodjia lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodjia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
Kodjia lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia lands with a short shot to the head.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
Kodjia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kodjia.
A body shot lands from Kodjia.
Kodjia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clark prevents a body shot from Kodjia.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kodjia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kodjia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Clark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franck Kodjia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clark lands a right hook to the body.
Kodjia tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.
Clark slips under a jab.
Kodjia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kodjia connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodjia was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Kodjia missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kodjia misses with a looping right.
Kodjia throws a big shot that misses.
Clark slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Clark.
Donk. Kodjia catches Clark right on the button with a cross.
Kodjia is looking to clinch.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Kodjia slips the punch.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kodjia ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Kodjia throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kodjia throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Clark avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Kodjia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kodjia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kodjia misses with a body kick.
Clark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kodjia tries to clinch up.
Kodjia fakes the leg kick and cracks Clark in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Kodjia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark is working Kodjia over against the cage.
Good body shot from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kodjia.
Clark with a knee to the head.
Clark with a knee to the head.
A short left from Clark.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clark obliges.
Clark tries to land a knee to the head but Kodjia blocks with his arms.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Kodjia controls his hands.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Clark.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Kodjia.
Clark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark avoiding damage as Kodjia throws knees to the body.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kodjia backwards.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia tries to throw a body punch but Clark avoids it by throwing Kodjia back against the cage.
Kodjia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Kodjia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kodjia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Kodjia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kodjia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Clark lands a nice uppercut.
Clark lands with a right to the head.
Clark lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Clark.
Clark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kodjia or not.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark lands a nice uppercut.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kodjia fails to land.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Clark.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Clark clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kodjia wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark checks the leg kick.
Clark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kodjia needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Kodjia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kodjia scrambles back to his feet.
Kodjia throws a big shot that misses.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kodjia has time to react.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kodjia.
A nice combination there by Clark.
Kodjia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kodjia with a nice cross.
Clark lands a nice hook to Kodjia's body. Kodjia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodjia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kodjia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kodjia.
Kodjia needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a right and a left that Kodjia avoids nicely.
Kodjia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kodjia moves away from the strike by Clark.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Kodjia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kodjia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Kodjia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark blocks the body kick.
Clark cracks Kodjia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clark swings for the body but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Kodjia tries a quick counter leg kick but Clark is wise to it.
Clark staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Kodjia.
A low kick lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Kodjia throws an elbow that misses.
Kodjia tries a knee to the head but Clark blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kodjias head.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kodjia avoids it.
Kodjia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kodjia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kodjia connects with a knee to the head.
Kodjia pushes Clark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kodjia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clark's face.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Kodjia.
Kodjia works on Clark's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Kodjia tries to land a knee to the head but Clark blocks with his arms.
Kodjia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
Kodjia misses with a body punch.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Kodjia controls the action.
Kodjia misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
Kodjia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark blocking some punches.
Kodjia struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Kodjia misses with a knee strike.
Kodjia lands a nice uppercut.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Kodjia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kodjia misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodjia lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kodjia.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Kodjia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Clark.
Kodjia prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark blocking some punches.
Clark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kodjia missing with knees to the body.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clark lands a shoulder strike.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kodjia misses with the head strike.
Kodjia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Kodjia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kodjia gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franck Kodjia dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Clark jabs at Kodjia's body.
Kodjia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Kodjia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodjia was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a body punch but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia misses with a head kick.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the body
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kodjia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kodjia throws out the jab.
Kodjia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kodjia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kodjia walks into a straight right hand from Clark.
Clark jabs Kodjia right on the nose. Kodjia blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kodjia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
Kodjia ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Kodjia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kodjia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Kodjia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kodjia.
Kodjia missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kodjia moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kodjia is rocked!
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Kodjia's head.
Kodjia is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Kodjia gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Clark gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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