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GC 373 Kaupens vs White PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bailey (ranked 6637 p4p, 6792 weight class) and Marc Lopez (ranked 630 p4p, 637 weight class). Marc Lopez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Teddy Bailey'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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bailey content to stall in guard here.
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bailey is aware though and is defending well.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez pulls Bailey in close to his closed guard and prevents Bailey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lopez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Lopez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bailey frees his head nicely. Oh but Lopez has switched to an armbar! Bailey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marc Lopez!
Our winner, Marc Lopez, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarrad Justice (ranked 5933 p4p, 24756 weight class) and Yuri Gagarin (ranked 555 p4p, 632 weight class). Jarrad Justice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuri Gagarin's chin.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jarrad Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Gagarin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagarin swings widly with a right hand
and Justice counters with a straight right hand.
Gagarin thuds his right hand into Justice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gagarin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gagarin throws a series of punches but Justice moves out of range.
It looked like Justice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gagarin.
Justice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Gagarin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuri Gagarin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Jarrad Justice has been cut.
Justice swings for the body but Gagarin moves out of range.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagarin.
Gagarin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Gagarin misses.
Gagarin lands a slapping body shot.
Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gagarin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justice.
Gagarin lands a left and a right that send Justice crashing to the mat, dazed. Gagarin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Justice is rocked!
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!
Gagarin drops Justice with a naaaaasty hook - Justice is in real trouble here! Gagarin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Gagarin!
After the fight, Yuri Gagarin 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Bowers (ranked 4153 p4p, 24758 weight class) and Tander Silva (ranked 157 p4p, 201 weight class). Tander Silva 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tander Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Bowers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowers misses with a two punch combination.
Silva with the counter takedown but Bowers avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowers. That snapped Silva's head back.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Bowers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bowers swinging wildly here.
Bowers moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Bowers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Bowers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Bowers cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bowers throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowers looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bowers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Bowers cracks Silva with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bowers misses.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Art Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tander Silva.
Bowers throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Bowers coming out on top.
Bowers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Bowers misses with a two punch combination.
Bowers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Bowers both land. Nice combination.
Bowers lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Bowers saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Bowers misses.
Bowers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bowers wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Silva is rocked!
Bowers throws an overhand right that drops Silva like a sack of potatoes! Bowers dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Bowers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sander De Wolf (ranked 3797 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Colins White (ranked 457 p4p, 587 weight class). Sander De Wolf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sander De Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colins White!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Wolf moves into the clinch.
De Wolf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and De Wolf manages to end up in side control.
De Wolf trying to control the position but White is working away.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Wolf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Wolf is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wolf controlling the position.
White is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Wolf off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White controlling the position well here. De Wolf rolled but White kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
White not allowing De Wolf to control his hands.
White throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
De Wolf trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from White.
White missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White punches the canvas rather than the man.
White tries to get the hooks in deep but De Wolf pushed the leg off.
De Wolf is trying to stand back up.
De Wolf wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
A lull in the action here.
White lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf turns into White and is now in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as White holds on and takes a little breather.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
White wants to stand up but De Wolf is controlling him.
White is wriggling around but De Wolf manages to pass to half guard.
White is trying to stand back up but De Wolf is controlling him
De Wolf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White taking some punishment here, with De Wolf in his half guard.
De Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Wolf.
De Wolf is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf prevents White from improving his position.
White is trying to maintain the position but De Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
White is not content to let De Wolf control the position.
White looking for submissions off his back.
De Wolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. De Wolf eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Wolf stops White from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colins White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sander De Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Wolf moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White with the counter takedown but De Wolf avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Wolf.
De Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Wolf wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
De Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Wolf rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
De Wolf has hold of one of White's legs. White is fighting the takedown attempt but De Wolf gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Wolf trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White has control of De Wolf's left arm, preventing De Wolf from doing any damage.
White's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Wolf postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wolf stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
White has his hands on De Wolf's head, controlling the position.
White keeping full guard, as De Wolf tries to pass.
White seems keen to control De Wolf's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Wolf sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sander De Wolf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf clinches.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Wolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Wolf has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Wolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Wolf lands a nice forearm strike.
White is trying to improve his position.
White holds on to De Wolf's head and controls the position momentarily.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Wolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Wolf is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
De Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White is trying to improve his position.
De Wolf slows the pace down.
De Wolf cracks White with a big elbow.
De Wolf working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Wolf trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
De Wolf landing strikes.
De Wolf trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Wolf trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Wolf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if De Wolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
White wants to control but De Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sander De Wolf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Wolf tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Wolf defends it well.
De Wolf tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White lands with an overhand left.
De Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White thuds his right hand into De Wolf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Wolf tries to clinch but White moves away
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White lands with an overhand left.
De Wolf tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
De Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colins White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White lands with a straight right. De Wolf didn't see that one coming.
De Wolf tries to clinch up.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Wolf.
De Wolf tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White connects with a crisp jab.
White closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De Wolf! White dives in looking to finish! De Wolf is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colins White!
After winning the bout, Colins White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 3345 p4p, 24633 weight class) and Mandark Astonomanov (ranked 306 p4p, 491 weight class). Slinger's entrance music is Hail Mary. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mandark Astonomanov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astonomanov looks to land a left hand but Slinger moved out of range nicely.
Astonomanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Astonomanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Slinger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Astonomanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Astonomanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Astonomanov has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Slinger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slinger tries to get out of the position.
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slinger being controlled here, momentarily.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Astonomanov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger pushes a forearm under Astonomanov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Astonomanov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Slinger!
Patrick Slinger took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Rollins (ranked 3699 p4p, 3698 weight class) and Junior Senior (ranked 446 p4p, 445 weight class). Junior Senior is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Senior!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.
Senior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rollins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Rollins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Senior doesn't seem phased though.
Rollins 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.
Senior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Senior has a takedown stuffed.
Dennis Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Senior throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Senior is in Rollins's guard.
Senior wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Senior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Senior is pushing down on Rollins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rollins is fighting to maintain full guard but Senior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Senior is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senior wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Senior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Senior trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins working for submissions but it's allowed Senior to get to half guard.
Senior seems to be looking for submissions.
Senior is thwarting Rollins's attempts to control the position.
Senior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rollins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is trying to control but can't.
Senior works his way into side control.
Senior tries for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
Senior tries for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rollins tries to hold on but Senior postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to improve his position but Senior has taken his back! Senior has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rollins tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Senior pushes Rollins away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Junior Senior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raval Bard (ranked 3822 p4p, 3801 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 338 p4p, 336 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raval Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Bard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Bard is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Bard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bard is trying to control but can't.
Bard's coaches at Marax MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Bard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Bard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bard to see if he's OK.
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes taking a break here but Bard is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Bard is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Bard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bard is retaining full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bard has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bard misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bard!
You can see the frustration on Bard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bard to escape.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Bard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bard defending well though.
Bard is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bard manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Bard trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bard is aware though and is defending well.
Bard postures up.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bard manages to get himself to full guard.
Bard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bard pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bard has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bard has wrist control.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes postures up in Bard's guard and throws a big left but Bard blocks it.
Barnes passes Bard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bard's thigh. Bard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bard throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Bard throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range.
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bard's guard.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Bard defending well.
Bard tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Bard dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes.
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bard defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Bard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes throwing shots but Bard is blocking nicely.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Bard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Bard defends it.
Bard gets back to full guard.
Barnes pushes down on Bard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bard won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Bard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Bard is landing with strikes. Barnes can't take much more of this.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bard just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raval Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Bard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bard trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bard postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Bard defends easily.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
A victorious Michael Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 3015 p4p, 3553 weight class) and Maximo Costa (ranked 363 p4p, 426 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costa works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Costa forces Dean back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dean gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch.
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Dean misses the target.
Dean throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Dean.
Nice body punch from Costa.
Costa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa lands a nice hook to Dean's body. Dean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dean doesn't seem bothered though.
Dean looks up at the clock. Bad move! Costa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dean. Costa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Costa!
An out of breath Maximo Costa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ansis Kaupens (ranked 2144 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Thor White (ranked 275 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thor White enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White lands a nice hook to Kaupens's body. Kaupens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White staying out of range there.
White takes one to the side of the head.
White has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaupens lands with a shot to the body.
White lands a right hook to the body.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White throws a shot to the body.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
White cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
White misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White punishes Kaupens's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy left from Kaupens finds it's target.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaupens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Kaupens's shoulder, as Kaupens tries to avoid the shot.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaupens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Kaupens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White thuds his right hand into Kaupens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Jab by Kaupens.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White looks to throw the jab but Kaupens is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from White.
White misses with a body shot.
White throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kaupens misses.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaupens throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
White wants to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch position.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaupens misses with a straight left.
White slips a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaupens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by White.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kaupens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaupenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaupens scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor White will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Kaupens misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White staying out of range there.
White avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Thor White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
Kaupens sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaupens avoids it this time.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaupens rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Kaupens throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Kaupens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaupens throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White stuns Kaupens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaupens defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White stuns Kaupens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White connects with a body shot that sends Kaupens's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White scores with a hook to the body. Kaupens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a body shot.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from White.
Kaupens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens slips under a jab.
Kaupens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaupens.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White wants to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch position.
Kaupens throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Kaupens throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White blocks a jab.
White wants to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White misses with a body shot.
White slips under a jab.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaupens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White digs a good hook to Kaupens's body.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White jabs Kaupens to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kaupens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
White slips a jab and a cross from Kaupens.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kaupens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kaupens throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Kaupens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaupens under the eye.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White slips under a jab from Kaupens.
White wants to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch position.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looks to land a left hand but Kaupens moved out of range nicely.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White stuns Kaupens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaupens slips a jab from White.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Kaupens sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaupens avoids it this time.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White lands a nice hook to Kaupens's body. Kaupens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens moves out of range as White strikes.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
White swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Kaupens does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kaupens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaupens catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White scores with a shot to the body.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White digs a good hook to Kaupens's body.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaupens at a distance.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kaupens.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
Kaupens lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a looping right.
White scores with a punch to the head.
Kaupens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White lands a nice hook to Kaupens's body. Kaupens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kaupens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Thor White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor White!
Thor White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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