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GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boma (ranked 1171 p4p, 1577 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 164 p4p, 216 weight class). Irrawaddy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Laos Rules!. Ken Irrawaddy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boma throws a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head but Irrawaddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irrawaddy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boma tries a low kick but Irrawaddy avoids it.
Irrawaddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boma on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Irrawaddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irrawaddy slips a straight right by Boma.
Irrawaddy has managed to clinch.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma breaks the clinch.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrawaddy throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma lands with a cross.
Irrawaddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Irrawaddy moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boma throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Irrawaddy had a free shot at his head there.
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Irrawaddy looks to land a combination but Boma avoids it well.
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boma lands with a hook. Irrawaddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Irrawaddy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
Boma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Irrawaddy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irrawaddy.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irrawaddy is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Irrawaddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Boma scores with a jab. Irrawaddy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irrawaddy.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy clinches with his opponent.
Irrawaddy jumps guard but Boma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Irrawaddy.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Irrawaddy.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Irrawaddy.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy checks a leg kick.
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches.
Boma pushes off an throws an elbow but Irrawaddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boma lands an uppercut.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Boma has him pressed against the cage.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Irrawaddy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Irrawaddy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrawaddy lands with a nice body punch.
Irrawaddy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irrawaddy throws a big shot that misses.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boma looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
It seemed like Irrawaddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1-2. Irrawaddy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irrawaddy takes the fight into the clinch.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Irrawaddy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boma prevents a body shot from Irrawaddy.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irrawaddy is trying to push Boma away but Boma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch to the body.
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irrawaddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Irrawaddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Irrawaddy blocks a jab.
Boma misses with a hook
and Irrawaddy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Boma with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Boma misses.
Boma slips a straight right by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
Irrawaddy with a nice cross.
Irrawaddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Boma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irrawaddy. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy checks a low kick from Boma.
A countering left hand to the body from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Irrawaddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Irrawaddy counters with a stiff right hand.
Irrawaddy wants to clinch up but Boma keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Irrawaddy swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma with a nice cross.
Boma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Boma throws a quick counter head kick but Irrawaddy was just out of range.
Irrawaddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boma under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
Boma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Irrawaddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma misses with a hook. Irrawaddy ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irrawaddy throws out a powerful jab.
Irrawaddy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Irrawaddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
Donk. Irrawaddy catches Boma right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irrawaddy avoids the head kick by Boma.
Irrawaddy misses with a two punch combination.
Irrawaddy throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Irrawaddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irrawaddy cracks Boma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irrawaddy fails to land with a series of punches.
Irrawaddy missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boma lands a head kick. Irrawaddy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Irrawaddy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected.
Irrawaddy drives through and clinches with Boma against the cage.
Irrawaddy scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Irrawaddy throws a head punch that misses.
Irrawaddy pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irrawaddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boma finds it's way round the side to connect with Irrawaddy's head.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy jabs at Boma's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy staying out of range there.
Boma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irrawaddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irrawaddy lands with a straight right. Boma didn't see that one coming.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Boma plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Irrawaddy with a hook.
Irrawaddy works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Irrawaddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma jabs Irrawaddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mark Boma 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!
Irrawaddy throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Irrawaddy misses the target.
Irrawaddy works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Boma moves away
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irrawaddy jabs at Boma's body.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Irrawaddy does it's job there.
Irrawaddy rushes Boma and presses him up against the cage.
Irrawaddy is trying to pull guard but Boma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Irrawaddy throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Irrawaddy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy slips a jab from Boma.
Irrawaddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Boma's head.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Irrawaddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
Irrawaddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irrawaddy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irrawaddy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boma scores with a counter punch that sends Irrawaddy to the canvas! Boma smells blood - he's punishing Irrawaddy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Irrawaddy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Boma!
A very excited looking Mark Boma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Quin (ranked 746 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 99 p4p, 142 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring misses with a body shot.
Fring throws out a powerful jab.
Fring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fring takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
A big left from Quin misses.
Fring misses with a head kick.
Fring lands with a good body shot.
Fring throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Quin is out of range.
Fring connects with a jab.
Fring lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been informed that Fring 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin missing with a left hand there. Fring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quin backing away here, and Fring unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fring darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quin swings for the body but Fring moves out of range.
Fring lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Fring is predictable there
letting Quin counter with a right hand.
Quin moves away from the strike by Fring.
Quin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
Fring throws a body kick that misses.
Fring takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fring scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fring throws a low kick but it's checked well by Quin.
Fring throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Quin scores with a jab to the body.
Quin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fring looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fring is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Fring looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fring throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range.
Fring chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fring looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fring throws a combination that misses
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring cracks Quin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quin throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fring darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fring punishes Quin's body with a nice straight punch.
Quin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fring connects with an inside leg kick.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Fring wants to slow Quin down by chopping away at his legs.
Quin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fring is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Fring misses with an uppercut.
Quin throws a sloppy head kick and Fring moves out of range easily.
Fring scores with a jab to the head.
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Fring seems unphased.
Fring with a nice calf kick.
That's four 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!
Fring blocks a jab.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring doesn't manage to clinch there - Quin circles away.
Jab from Quin.
Quin misses with a looping right.
A big left from Fring misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target.
Fring wants to clinch.
Quin misses with a straight left.
Fring looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Quin tests Fring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fring misses with a double jab.
Fring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Quin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fring throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fring tried to score with a low kick but Quin checks it.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Fring moves into the clinch successfully.
Quin avoids the elbow strike from Fring, against the cage.
Quin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fring throws a nice looking combination but Quin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quin works the jab nicely.
Fring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Quin counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fring misses with the combination.
Quin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quin sends Fring crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Quin is motioning to the referee to let Fring up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Fring is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin throwing a counter right hand but Fring manages to avoid it.
Fring is still on wobbly legs! Can Quin finish him?
Fring misses with a low kick.
Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fring. Fring obviously looking to wear him down.
Fring has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Quin drops Fring with a straight right hand, right on the button! Quin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Quin!
An out of breath James Quin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Line (ranked 554 p4p, 549 weight class) and Jackson Pollock (ranked 85 p4p, 84 weight class). Line comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Pollock has chosen Free Jazz as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Pollock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line gets tackled into the cage by Pollock. Pollock maintains the clinch.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pollock misses with a body punch.
Pollock tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pollock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pollock on the side of the head.
Line catches Pollock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Line.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pollock throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Line's sensitive parts.
Line looks to land a right hand but Pollock moved out of range.
Pollock cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line throws a solid leg kick but Pollock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Line.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pollock.
Pollock instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pollock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pollock.
Pollock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pollock as the two fighters clinch.
Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Line is out of range.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Some bone on bone action there as Line checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line misses the jab.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Line misses with a body shot.
Pollock thuds a left hand into Line's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Line throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Line swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line 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.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Pollock takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Line misses.
Pollock moves into the clinch.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
Pollock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Line rather than just go for the knockout.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Line misses with an uppercut. Pollock saw that one coming.
Line throws a leg kick but Pollock moved away.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
Pollock throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Pollock only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Line. That snapped Pollock's head back.
Line throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pollock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pollock is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Line throws a leg kick which misses Pollock's front leg but catches the back leg as Pollock tries to avoid it.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock closes the distance and clinches.
Line is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pollock can't find room to land a body shot as Line controls the action.
Pollock tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Pollock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line blocking some punches.
Line lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
I was talking to Line's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
Line manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Line.
Pollock moves out of range as Line strikes.
Pollock connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
A low kick lands for Pollock.
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Line misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Line moves away from the strike by Pollock.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pollock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock staying out of range there.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Pollock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a nice body kick.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollock.
A cross from Pollock lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
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.
Line throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Line.
Line throws a chopping leg kick but Pollock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock misses with a low kick.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Line takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Line scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Pollock's head.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Line tries to keep at a distance but Pollock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Still in the clinch, Pollock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line tries to pull guard but Pollock holds him up against the cage and eventually Line drops back down to his feet.
Line takes a shot to the head.
Jackson Pollock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pollock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Line seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pollock can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Pollock.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pollock feints and then cracks Line's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Line down.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
Line fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Line.
Pollock tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
Line lands a body shot.
Line is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Line. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Pollock.
Pollock lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Pollock.
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollock's elbow.
Pollock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Line blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Line.
Pollock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line misses with some punches.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Line tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Line.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pollock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
Pollock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Line avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage.
Pollock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Line prevents a body shot from Pollock.
Pollock blocks an uppercut.
Pollock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Line jumps into guard, dragging Pollock to the mat.
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pollock defends it easily.
Line looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pollock passes into half guard.
Pollock controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Line wants to get back to full guard but Pollock has mounted him!
Line working to try and regain half guard.
Pollock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line gets back to half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Pollock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pollock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Line wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Line avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Gustav Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Pollock.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
As Pollock tries to get set, Line tries to push him back and clinch up but Pollock manages to avoid the attempt.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock slips under a jab from Line.
Line throws out a leg kick but Pollock moves out of range and Line only half commits.
Pollock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line throws a hook but Pollock blocks it.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
A big left from Pollock misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Pollock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Line keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pollock feints and then cracks Line's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Line down.
Pollock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pollock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.
Line throws a good cross that connects.
Pollock lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock thinks about the counter body kick.
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pollock.
Good work by Pollock as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pollock tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Pollock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pollock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pollock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Line gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock looking to slow down the pace here.
Line tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pollock smiles and moves away.
Line throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Line throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely.
Pollock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock lands a jab to the head.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pollock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pollock defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
Line has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pollock finds it's way round the side to connect with Line's head.
Line throws out a loose jab but Pollock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pollock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pollock jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Line's ribs.
Pollock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pollock, as that shot connected.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pollock.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pollock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Pollock catches Line right on the button with a cross.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
Pollock clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line is working Pollock over against the cage.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Line lands with a light punch inside.
Line prevents a body shot from Pollock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line blocks a body shot from Pollock.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Line.
Line has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pollock lands a left hand.
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Line wants to get back to striking at distance but Pollock won't allow it.
Line misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pollock.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line jumps guard and drags Pollock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pollock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Line, up you get!
Jackson Pollock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pollock, as that shot connected.
Pollock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pollock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!
Jackson Pollock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Buriak (ranked 662 p4p, 608 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 96 p4p, 91 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Buriak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots and misses
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buriak but Buriak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range.
Buriak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Costa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Costa looks for a takedown but Buriak sprawls well.
Dimitri Buriak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
Buriak avoids the body shot from Costa.
Buriak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak counters with a stiff right hand.
Buriak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costa.
Costa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buriak walks into a left hand.
Costa closes the distance but Buriak moves to the side
and Buriak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa shoots in but Buriak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buriak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt
and Buriak counters with a nice body shot.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Costa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buriak wants to control but Costa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buriak is looking to get back to full guard here but Costa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Buriak is not content to let Costa control the position.
Buriak is looking for a sweep.
Buriak looks to move to half guard but instead Costa has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Costa with the ground and pound from mount.
Buriak avoids a series of strikes thrown by Costa.
Buriak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Buriak taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa controlling from mount.
Costa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Buriak turns into him and now he's in Costa's guard.
Buriak won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buriak scoring with some ground and pound.
Buriak throws a big elbow that misses.
Buriak connects with a couple of short punches.
Costa pulls Buriak in close to prevent any damage.
Costa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buriak wants to pass the guard but Costa is keeping the position.
Buriak wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Buriak wants to stand but Costa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buriak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buriak being controlled here momentarily.
Buriak passes Costa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buriak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Costa's head.
Buriak not doing much here.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
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 Dimitri Buriak will probably get the nod.
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.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Buriak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Buriak misses the target.
Buriak moves forwards but Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Costa scores with a one two! Buriak had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buriak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Buriak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costa wants to clinch.
Buriak is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Costa catches Buriak right on the button with a cross.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buriak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buriak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Buriak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buriak is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Buriak circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Costa.
Dimitri Buriak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Buriak.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Buriak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa closes the distance but Buriak moves to the side
and Buriak counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Costa misses
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
Buriak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buriak throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Buriak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Buriak.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Costa darts in trying to clinch
and Buriak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa throws a shot to the body.
Dimitri Buriak is winning the standup battle so far.
Buriak throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buriak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
Costa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Costa scores with punches from side control.
Buriak can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Buriak can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buriak keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa working the ground and pound.
Buriak is looking to reverse the position.
Costa tries for a kimura but Buriak is defending well.
Buriak trying to remain calm as Costa controls from the top position.
Buriak tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position.
Costa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control the action but Buriak is working from the bottom.
Costa tries to move to mount but Buriak blocks the move with his legs.
Costa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buriak, who protects the arm well.
Costa lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a straight right hand.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Buriak is just out of range.
Costa takes one to the side of the head.
Costa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costa misses with a combination
and Buriak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa scores with a jab.
Costa closes the distance and pushes Buriak back into the cage.
Costa pushes Buriak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buriak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buriak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Costa's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buriak pinned against the cage. Buriak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buriak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimitri Buriak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Costa.
Costa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buriak tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Costa is in Buriak's guard.
Costa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buriak throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buriak lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Buriak looking for a sweep. Not yet Buriak, not yet.
Buriak working a defensive guard here.
Costa postures up in Buriak's guard and throws a big left but Buriak blocks it.
Buriak is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Buriak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Buriak works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buriak unloading with bombs!
Costa regains half guard.
Costa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buriak throws an elbow that misses. Costa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buriak's guard. Nice move by Costa!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa stays in close to Buriak's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buriak's head.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Buriak trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Buriak is retaining full guard.
Costa wants to control from the top but Buriak keeps moving.
Costa landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buriak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.
Costa preventing the sweep.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Buriak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa stopping the sweep attempt from Buriak.
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dimitri Buriak.
I think Buriak 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dimitri Buriak!
A relieved looking Dimitri Buriak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 731 p4p, 264 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 110 p4p, 44 weight class). Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith Jr jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Smith Jr is stalling here.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Smith Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolleke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolleke walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke clinches up with Smith Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Smith Jr back against the cage.
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Bolleke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith Jr. Smith Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith Jr. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Smith Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Smith Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolleke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Smith Jr.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Smith Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith Jr - that will leave a mark!
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Smith Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke avoids the head kick by Smith Jr.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Smith Jr keeps it at a distance.
Smith Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Bolleke shrugs it off.
Smith Jr cracks Bolleke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke moves out of range as Smith Jr strikes.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr.
Bolleke throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
That's four 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!
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Smith Jr's shoulder, as Smith Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Smith Jr forces Bolleke back against the cage and clinches.
Bolleke wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bolleke tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Bolleke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jr throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that 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.
Smith Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith Jr misses the jab.
Smith Jr punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolleke blocks a head kick by Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Smith Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and moves away.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Bolleke lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jr. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke moves away from the strike by Smith Jr.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith Jr throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Smith Jr misses.
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick which misses Bolleke's front leg but catches the back leg as Bolleke tries to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Bolleke moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Smith Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Smith Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bolleke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Smith Jr is trying to improve his position.
Smith Jr regains half guard.
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Smith Jr's hands, connecting with Smith Jr's forehead.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith Jr defending well though.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke misses with a straight right.
Bolleke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith Jr. That one must have hurt.
Smith Jr misses with a body kick.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith Jr misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Smith Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to move into range but Smith Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith Jr in his tracks.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr scores with a leg kick.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Smith Jr moved out of range.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Smith Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
Bolleke cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Smith Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bolleke's head backwards.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bolleke's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith Jr is looking to clinch but Bolleke is avoiding it.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolleke moves out of range as Smith Jr throws a body kick.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bolleke lands a jab to Smith Jr's midsection.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolleke misses its target.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bolleke.
Smith Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith Jr misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith Jr jabs at Bolleke's body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Smith Jr.
Bolleke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bolleke controls the action.
Corey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Bolleke wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Smith Jr on the inside.
Bolleke lands with a light punch inside.
Bolleke lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Smith Jr.
I've got Smith Jr 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 343 p4p, 296 weight class) and Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 49 p4p, 40 weight class). Magomaevaboff has chosen Shaolin of Dagestan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomaevaboff 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 Phoenix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phoenix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomaevaboff 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.
Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick as Phoenix jumps back.
Phoenix connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff is looking to score with low kicks.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phoenix or not.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff manages to pull guard.
Phoenix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff has his foot on Phoenix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phoenix works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomaevaboff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff working a defensive guard here.
Phoenix stays in close to Magomaevaboff's body and controls the position.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phoenix defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep here but Phoenix controlling him for the moment.
Magomaevaboff keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Phoenix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomaevaboff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phoenix is one step ahead there.
Phoenix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Magomaevaboff connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick from Phoenix is predictable there
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Magomaevaboff ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomaevaboff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomaevaboff moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomaevaboff throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Magomaevaboff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but Magomaevaboff breaks away and moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Magomaevaboff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phoenix on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomaevaboff. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomaevaboff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomaevaboff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Magomaevaboff.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Husein Magomaevaboff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Magomaevaboff ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomaevaboff walks into a left hand.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomaevaboff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix tests Magomaevaboff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff throws a front kick that sends Phoenix stumbling back into the cage.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magomaevaboff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomaevaboff misses with a kick to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix throws out a leg kick but Magomaevaboff moves out of range and Phoenix only half commits.
Magomaevaboff slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the button.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix misses the jab.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomaevaboff momentarily.
Magomaevaboff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a looping right.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomaevaboff lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Magomaevaboff lands a jab to Phoenix's midsection.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
Phoenix connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Magomaevaboff misses its intended target.
Phoenix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomaevaboff ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Magomaevaboff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Magomaevaboff throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomaevaboff.
It looked like Phoenix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Magomaevaboff avoids it easily.
Phoenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomaevaboff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body. Phoenix takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomaevaboff is just out of range.
Phoenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomaevaboff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phoenix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Husein Magomaevaboff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magomaevaboff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phoenix's sensitive parts.
Magomaevaboff wants to clinch.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Magomaevaboff moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Magomaevaboff's body. Magomaevaboff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands with an overhand left.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Magomaevaboff avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix misses with a double jab
and Magomaevaboff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Magomaevaboff's head but Magomaevaboff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomaevaboff manages to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff tries to counter by closing the distance.
Magomaevaboff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomaevaboff.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phoenix throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix lunges at Magomaevaboff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomaevaboff's hand.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magomaevaboff! But no joy.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Magomaevaboff slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff slips a jab from Phoenix.
Good leg kick by Magomaevaboff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Magomaevaboff is out of range.
Phoenix tried to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff checks it.
A little jabbing left from Magomaevaboff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phoenix tries to score with a low kick but Magomaevaboff moves his leg out of the way.
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomaevaboff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Magomaevaboff looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomaevaboff tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomaevaboff.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Magomaevaboff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Phoenix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phoenix.
Phoenix slips a jab from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range of the leg kick from Phoenix.
Husein Magomaevaboff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magomaevaboff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magomaevaboff moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
Magomaevaboff is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff lands an overhand right.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix lands a nice shot that snaps Magomaevaboff's head back.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a body punch but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff fakes the leg kick and cracks Phoenix in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix misses with a left hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a thumping low kick.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Magomaevaboff counters with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix moves out of range as Magomaevaboff strikes.
Phoenix throws a low kick, looking for Magomaevaboff's leg but Magomaevaboff calmly moves out of range.
Phoenix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomaevaboff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomaevaboff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Magomaevaboff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Magomaevaboff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Husein Magomaevaboff.
Well Magomaevaboff 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 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Husein Magomaevaboff!
During a confident post fight interview, Husein Magomaevaboff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hurricane Defoe (ranked 496 p4p, 295 weight class) and Dai Zexi (ranked 74 p4p, 50 weight class). Zexi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BRADIO-Flyers. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dai Zexi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zexi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Zexi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zexi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zexi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zexi's head.
A jab from Defoe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe takes a swing at Zexi's ribcage but misses.
Zexi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zexi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zexi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe tries to bum rush Zexi with a series of wild strikes but Zexi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zexi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Zexi avoids it.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Defoe feints and then cracks Zexi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zexi down.
Zexi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zexi misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Defoe's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Defoe.
Zexi moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
Zexi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zexi looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Zexi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses.
Zexi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe connects with a right hand. Zexi shakes it off.
Defoe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
As Zexi looks to move away, Defoe throws a big counter combo but Zexi just gets out of the way.
Zexi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zexi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Defoe. That's going to slow Zexi down.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zexi blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zexi blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Zexi as he checks the leg kick.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe slips a straight right by Zexi.
Zexi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Defoe.
Zexi slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Defoe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zexi just manages to avoid it.
Zexi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi avoids a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Zexi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Zexi should have avoided that one.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurricane Defoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Zexi slips under a jab from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a jab.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zexi throws out the jab.
Defoe defending well as Zexi loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Dai Zexi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe with the inside leg kick.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Zexi.
Defoe throwing a counter right hand but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zexi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Zexi saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Zexi misses.
Defoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Zexi counters with a stiff right hand.
Zexi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zexi can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a hook but Zexi blocks it.
Defoe moves out of range as Zexi strikes.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zexi moves away.
Defoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zexi.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick by Defoe misses
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Zexi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zexi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Defoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Defoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zexi! But no joy.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Zexi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zexi misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Zexi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Hurricane Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi misses with a wild body shot.
Zexi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zexi.
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!
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zexi.
Defoe lands with a shot to the body.
Hurricane Defoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Zexi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zexi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zexi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe tries to work over Zexi's front leg with a kick but Zexi checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hurricane Defoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dai Zexi's cut.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Zexi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Defoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zexi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Zexi counters with a right hand to the body.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Zexi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zexi takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe jabs at Zexi's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe cracks Zexi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Zexi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zexi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Defoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Zexi connects with a right hand. Defoe shakes it off.
Defoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Defoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zexi looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Zexi walks into a stiff left hand from Defoe.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zexi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Zexi throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Zexi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Zexi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Defoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Zexi's side.
Zexi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Dai Zexi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zexi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe scores with a jab. Zexi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Zexi misses.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zexi.
Defoe scores with a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Hurricane Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Defoe. Zexi shrugs it off though.
Zexi throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Zexi avoided it.
Zexi takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Defoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
A jab from Zexi misses.
Zexi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zexi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hurricane Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Defoe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 32 p4p, 134 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 5 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Storm tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Storm counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Storm slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Storm throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Storm slips under a jab.
Storm throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Storm blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Storm 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Storm digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Storm
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Storm swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Storm.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Storm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
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 Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Storm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Storm looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Storm.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm with the inside leg kick.
Storm looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Storm blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit jabs at Storm's body.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Storm takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Storm stumbling back into the cage.
Storm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Storm checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Storm lands a jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Storm missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit clobbers Storm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Storm with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
A nice right hand lands inside from Storm.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Storm blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
A hook to the body from Storm.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Storm tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Storm prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Storm if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Storm avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Storm digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Storm throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Storm counters with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Storm catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Storm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm misses with an uppercut.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
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.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Storm lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Storm scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Storm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Storm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Storm misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Storm misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit pushes Storm away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Storm throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Storm's head back.
Sitsongrit lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Storm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Storm throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Storm. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Storm thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Storm's knee but Storm avoids it well.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Storm with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Storm misses.
Storm looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Storm stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Storm thinking.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Storm's knee but Storm avoids it well.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm counters with a body kick.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 45 p4p, 173 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 4 p4p, 24 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conan misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
Conan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Conan's corner calls for a 1-2. Conan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conan slips under a jab from Banner .
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Conan.
Banner tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Conan defends easily.
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Conan has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to control Conan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Conan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan winds up and cracks Banner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conan slips a nice elbow through Banner 's hands, connecting with Banner 's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Conan eventually gives up the hold.
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Conan is just content to waste time from the top position. Banner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Conan passes Banner 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Banner wants to control but Conan is keeping busy.
Conan wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Conan drops an elbow to the side of Banner 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to control but Conan manages to pass to mount!
Conan landing shots from mount.
Conan controlling from the full mount.
Banner tries to hold on but Conan pushes him away.
Conan is landing with some decent strikes but Banner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banner is rocked!
Conan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Conan finish him?
Conan prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Conan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Conan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banner looks a forlorn figure.
Conan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Banner scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Conan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Conan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!
Edward Conan retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 24 p4p, 81 weight class) and Leonardo Da Vincible (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't say nuthin'. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Da Vincible!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Da Vincible was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson throws a push kick but Da Vincible slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Vincible counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Vincible moves away.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Vincible.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by Da Vincible.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Da Vincible finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vincible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Da Vincible misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a body punch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Da Vincible blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Da Vincible lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Da Vincible blocks the body kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Da Vincible avoids it.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Da Vincible moved out of range.
Da Vincible appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Da Vincible with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Da Vincible keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Da Vincible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Vincible swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Da Vincible takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Vincible misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Leonardo Da Vincible has been cut.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Vincible manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Da Vincible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Da Vincible avoids them all with ease.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Da Vincible moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Da Vincible down.
Da Vincible connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Da Vincible counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Da Vincible throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Da Vincible throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Vincible is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Vincible with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Da Vincible might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Vincible is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Da Vincible saw that one coming.
Da Vincible throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Da Vincible misses.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Da Vincible takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible 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.
Johnson sizes up Da Vincible with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Da Vincible's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Da Vincible scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Vincible throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Da Vincible's shoulder, as Da Vincible tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Da Vincible thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible swinging wildly here.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Vincible plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Da Vincible fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Da Vincible checks it.
Da Vincible lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Da Vincible.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Da Vincible 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.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Da Vincible counters with a straight right hand.
Da Vincible lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Da Vincible lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Vincible throws a body kick that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Da Vincible had a free shot at his head there.
Da Vincible takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Vincible showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Da Vincible lands a body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Da Vincible.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Vincible.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Vincible checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson jabs at Da Vincible's body.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body punch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Da Vincible takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Da Vincible 's knee.
Da Vincible swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Vincible throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Da Vincible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Da Vincible tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Vincible throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Da Vincible misses.
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!
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Vincible throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Da Vincible is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Da Vincible.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Vincible.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Da Vincible moved away.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Vincible connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Da Vincible steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Da Vincible tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Da Vincible misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Johnson misses the jab.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Vincible throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Leonardo Da Vincible just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible'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.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Vincible.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Da Vincible counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jabs at Da Vincible's body.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a push kick but Da Vincible slaps the foot to one side.
Da Vincible feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to slow Da Vincible down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Da Vincible avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs Da Vincible right on the nose. Da Vincible blinks but takes it well.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Da Vincible.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Vincible avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Da Vincible on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Da Vincible throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Da Vincible looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Da Vincible just gets out of the way.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Da Vincible counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible throws a big shot that misses.
Da Vincible misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Da Vincible dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Da Vincible to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Vincible throws out the jab.
Da Vincible lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Vincible on the side of the head.
Da Vincible lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Vincible raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Vincible lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Da Vincible.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leonardo Da Vincible will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Da Vincible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a left hand
letting Da Vincible counter with a right hand.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Vincible walks into a left hand.
Da Vincible swinging wildly here.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Vincible misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Vincible.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Vincible takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Da Vincible counters with a solid body kick.
Da Vincible throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Vincible's sensitive parts.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Da Vincible misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Da Vincible with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Vincible on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Da Vincible counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Da Vincible takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Da Vincible's body.
Da Vincible is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Da Vincible.
You can see that Da Vincible has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Da Vincible lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson cracks Da Vincible with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Vincible to stand back up!
Da Vincible is rocked!
Da Vincible scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Da Vincible is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Vincible throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Da Vincible seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vincible avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Vincible finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Vincible, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson has Da Vincible pressed against the cage, preventing Da Vincible from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Vincible breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Vincible feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Da Vincible throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Vincible 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Vincible!
Leonardo Da Vincible is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Leonardo Da Vincible misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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