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SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Forza (ranked 4728 p4p, 4727 weight class) and Kazuhiro Yonenaga (ranked 469 p4p, 468 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimundo Forza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuhiro Yonenaga!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonenaga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yonenaga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Forza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Forza is trying to control. Yonenaga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yonenaga is just riding it out for now. Forza eventually gives up the hold.
Forza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yonenaga defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forza passes to side control.
Forza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yonenaga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yonenaga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forza's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Forza! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Yonenaga has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raimundo Forza!
A relieved looking Raimundo Forza 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Meshkov (ranked 3751 p4p, 24265 weight class) and Brutus Ryker (ranked 385 p4p, 586 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Meshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutus Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker takes one on the button.
Brutus Ryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meshkov throws a series of punches but Ryker avoids them all with ease.
Meshkov tests Ryker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryker misses with a wild body shot.
Meshkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ryker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryker throws a head kick that misses.
Ryker moves out of range as Meshkov strikes.
Ryker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Meshkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meshkov looks to land a right hand but Ryker moved out of range.
Ryker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryker throws a sloppy head kick
letting Meshkov counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Meshkov misses its intended target.
Meshkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rykers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meshkov blocks an elbow strike from Ryker.
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryker throws a low kick but Meshkov avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meshkov connects with a body shot that sends Ryker's belly button to the back.
Ryker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meshkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Ryker misses.
Ryker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meshkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rykers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meshkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ryker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meshkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Ryker is rocked!
Ryker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryker is still on wobbly legs! Can Meshkov finish him?
Meshkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meshkov connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ryker out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Meshkov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Ecker (ranked 1698 p4p, 4210 weight class) and Julian Rourke (ranked 221 p4p, 507 weight class). Ecker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Where The Hood At?. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ecker counters with a low kick, right behind Rourke 's knee.
Rourke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick.
Ecker clinches.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rourke has a couple of punches blocked by Ecker.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it.
Ecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rourke.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ecker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke blocks the elbow strike.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Julian Rourke has been cut.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Rourke scores with a shoulder strike.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Ecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker tries to throw a body punch but Rourke avoids it by throwing Ecker back against the cage.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker lands an elbow inside that Rourke shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Rourke tries to break free but Ecker pushes him back against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rourke blocks with his arms.
Rourke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rourke prevents a body shot from Ecker.
Ecker blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow.
Rourke manages to break the clinch.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ecker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rourke, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rourke blocks the low kick.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Rourke counters with a body kick.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ecker.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Ecker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rourke tries to avoid it but Ecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rourke to the ground. Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ecker wants to clinch
and Rourke counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rourke tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rourke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rourke, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Rourke against the cage but Rourke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker blocks the body kick.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rourke checks a low kick from Ecker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rourke with a nice calf kick.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Rourke back into the cage.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devin Ecker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rourke working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Rourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke scores with a head kick. Ecker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rourke's waist but Rourke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ecker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rourke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rourke is looking to slow Ecker down with leg kicks.
Rourke scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rourke's corner calls for a 1-2. Rourke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Rourke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Rourke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke jabs at Ecker's body.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ecker's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rourke leaning against his opponent.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke misses with some punches.
Rourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rourke lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that Ecker was not able to check.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
Rourke pulls Ecker in close to prevent any damage.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Rourke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rourke circles away.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Ecker off balance momentarily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ecker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and Ecker ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a left hand.
Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Rourke finds it's target.
Julian Rourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke!
Devin Ecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate Julian Rourke for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. But tomorrow, I go back to work.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 2113 p4p, 6617 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 293 p4p, 643 weight class). Costune has chosen God Save The Queen 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Maximus Jr with that takedown attempt.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Costune lands a slapping body shot.
Costune 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.
Costune throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Costune lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune leaves Maximus Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Maximus Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Costune.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Costune throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune 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 Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus Jr. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximus Jr throws a right hand that Costune ducks under and follows up with a left that Costune also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maximus Jr works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune misses with a left hand
enabling Maximus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
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!
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Maximus Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Costune defends well and Maximus Jr ends up having to push Costune into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Costune's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maximus Jr stalling the fight.
Maximus Jr tries to work over Costune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maximus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Maximus Jr lands a body shot.
Costune misses with a double jab.
Costune avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costune lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
A counter left hand to the body from Maximus Jr misses its target.
Maximus Jr drives through with a takedown into Costune's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maximus Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Costune keeps moving.
Maximus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Costune wants to stand and escape but Maximus Jr is having none of it.
Maximus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Costune pushes Maximus Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Costune strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costune lands a jab-cross combination.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Costune scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Costune is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maximus Jr sizes up Costune with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costune on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Costune is trying to defend but Maximus Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Costune is looking to get back to is feet but Maximus Jr passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr blocks a leg kick.
Costune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DJ Costune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costune looks to land a combination. Maximus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costune fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costune swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Costune throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Maximus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the side of Costune's head but Costune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Costune drops his hands momentarily and Maximus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
DJ Costune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Costune as Maximus Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Costune lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Maximus Jr fails to land the takedown.
Maximus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costune.
Costune punishes Maximus Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Costune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus Jr digs a good body shot into Costune's ribs.
Maximus Jr throws a low kick but Costune moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Maximus Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Costune misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus Jr.
Costune lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costune.
Costune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maximus Jr eats them both and turns towards Costune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus Jr throws a big counter combination but Costune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice combination there by Costune.
 Maximus Jr is rocked!
Costune needs to keep his hands up - Maximus Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Maximus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune slaps away a takedown attempt from Maximus Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maximus Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Costune throws a right hand that Maximus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus Jr also avoids with ease.
Maximus Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune 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 Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Costune takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Costune off the cage and back into range.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Costune eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costune.
Costune is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr throws a solid leg kick but Costune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maximus Jr.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice strike.
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Maximus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximus Jr is defended easily by Costune.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping left.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Maximus Jr lands with an overhand left.
Costune is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costune throws a looping overhand right but Maximus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Costune sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus Jr is leaning against Costune and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maximus Jr pushes Costune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costune seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Costune breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costune ducks under a wild hook from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr cracks Costune with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
A jab from Costune does it's job there.
Costune throws a combination that misses
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costune slips a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a low kick.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Costune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Costune sprawls well. Costune wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maximus Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Maximus Jr backs off Costune throws a huge counter combo but Maximus Jr manages to avoid it all.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maximus Jr shoots in but Costune avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costune stalks Maximus Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maximus Jr's face. Maximus Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Costune misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune slips under a jab.
Maximus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Costune. Those never looked like landing.
Costune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr throws out a leg kick but Costune moves out of range and Maximus Jr only half commits.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costune 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 Maximus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DJ Costune is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Costune. No joy for Maximus Jr on that attempt.
Maximus Jr checks a low kick from Costune.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Maximus Jr throws a push kick but Costune slaps the foot to one side.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Costune misses with a leg kick.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maximus Jr back to the cage. Costune follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Costune misses.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Costune moves out of range.
Costune uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maximus Jr has time to react.
Costune throws out a powerful jab.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costune looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Costune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Costune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Costune 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Costune!
DJ Costune looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'We all got to see the f*cking yank, lose on his independence day. Hey Sunshine, take your fireworks and shove em up Donkey's ass!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herve Cabrera (ranked 981 p4p, 2274 weight class) and Mike Ehrmantraut (ranked 119 p4p, 242 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herve Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Ehrmantraut!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera darts in looking for a takedown but Ehrmantraut gets double underhooks and turns Cabrera into the cage.
Cabrera has Ehrmantraut pressed against the cage, preventing Ehrmantraut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ehrmantraut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ehrmantraut lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Ehrmantraut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ehrmantraut misses its intended target.
Cabrera scores with a jab.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ehrmantraut's guard.
Our spies down at at Cope's Gym inform us that Ehrmantraut has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
Cabrera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ehrmantraut is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ehrmantraut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Ehrmantraut's legs - danger averted.
Ehrmantraut keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ehrmantraut controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ehrmantraut throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ehrmantraut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Ehrmantraut's legs - danger averted.
Ehrmantraut looking for subs off his back but Cabrera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Cabrera moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera working away.
Cabrera moves into full mount!
Cabrera looking to control but Ehrmantraut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabrera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ehrmantraut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
Ehrmantraut is looking to get to half guard.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ehrmantraut is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ehrmantraut is looking to escape.
Ehrmantraut is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ehrmantraut turns into him and now he's in Cabrera's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera 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.
Cabrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ehrmantraut scores with the left hand. Cabrera knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Ehrmantraut, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Ehrmantraut.
A big left from Ehrmantraut misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cabrera as he connects with a hook.
Ehrmantraut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera moves out of range as Ehrmantraut strikes.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut scores with a hook.
Ehrmantraut scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut slips a straight right by Cabrera.
Ehrmantraut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ehrmantraut working for submissions but it's allowed Cabrera to get to half guard.
Cabrera content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ehrmantraut is just riding it out for now. Cabrera eventually gives up the hold.
Ehrmantraut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Cabrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ehrmantraut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Herve Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ehrmantraut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cabrera pulls his head out easily.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but Ehrmantraut defending well.
Ehrmantraut actively working from the bottom here.
Cabrera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and defends easily.
Ehrmantraut actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is trying to work for a kimura but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
Cabrera is looking to advance position but Ehrmantraut won't allow it.
Ehrmantraut looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cabrera pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ehrmantraut is trying desperately to improve position.
Cabrera tries to control but Ehrmantraut wriggling away.
Ehrmantraut wants to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cabrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut defends it well.
Cabrera avoids the attempt from Ehrmantraut to control.
Ehrmantraut can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Cabrera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabrera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cabrera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ehrmantraut is desperately trying to improve his position but Cabrera has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ehrmantraut as he jumps to the side.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ehrmantraut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ehrmantraut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Ehrmantraut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ehrmantraut misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ehrmantraut misses the target.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut misses with a straight right.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Ehrmantraut avoids the punch easily.
Ehrmantraut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ehrmantraut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ehrmantraut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Ehrmantraut, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Ehrmantraut against the cage but Ehrmantraut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Ehrmantraut.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabrera misses its target.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ehrmantraut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ehrmantraut throws the kick towards the body but Cabrera avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Cabrera does no damage.
Mike Ehrmantraut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Cabrera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ehrmantraut lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ehrmantraut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Ehrmantraut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ehrmantraut lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut thows a leg kick but Cabrera checks it
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera feints a jab promting Ehrmantraut to slip. Cabrera then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ehrmantraut slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ehrmantraut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy right hand but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Ehrmantraut manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Ehrmantraut with a jab.
Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ehrmantraut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ehrmantraut.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Ehrmantraut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Ehrmantraut misses with a double jab.
Ehrmantraut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.
Ehrmantraut swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ehrmantraut won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ehrmantraut is looking for a sweep.
Ehrmantraut is still trying to improve position.
Ehrmantraut manages to get back to half guard.
Ehrmantraut with the active half guard here but Cabrera passes nicely into side control.
Mike Ehrmantraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ehrmantraut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ehrmantraut prevents Cabrera from moving into mount.
Ehrmantraut struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut tries to improve position but can't.
Ehrmantraut struggling a bit here.
Cabrera moves into full mount!
Cabrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ehrmantraut can't escape the position.
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 Herve Cabrera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Cabrera!
Herve Cabrera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Jones (ranked 1250 p4p, 2928 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 181 p4p, 375 weight class). Mason Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch there but Fuller circles away.
Fuller looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fuller prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuller stalls.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Jones gets through Fuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fuller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones keeping full guard, as Fuller tries to pass.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fuller looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuller with the active half guard here but Jones passes nicely into side control.
Fuller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuller controls his leg.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuller wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuller manages to get to full guard.
Fuller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Fuller is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Fuller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Fuller is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Fuller is trying to keep Jones in close.
Fuller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Fuller tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones tries to stand but Fuller is controlling his head.
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 Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuller throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Fuller.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones clinches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Come on Fuller - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Fuller back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuller looking for a takedown.
Fuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fuller blocks an uppercut.
Fuller wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuller misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to work over Fuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Fuller's head.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt.
Fuller can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Fuller avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Mason Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Fuller.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fuller misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fuller.
Fuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones tries a body shot but Fuller blocks it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
Fuller stalling in the clinch.
Jones cracks Fuller with a nice body shot.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Fuller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Fuller's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fuller backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Fuller trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fuller into the cage.
Fuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Fuller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Fuller takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuller can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones tries to clinch but Fuller is having none of it.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones darts in and clinches Fuller up against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuller controls his hands.
Fuller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Fuller is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuller throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fuller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Fuller up and slammed him! Fuller can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones working away.
Fuller trying to control but Jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fuller trying to control but not successfully.
Fuller is in bad spot here.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Jones is hanging on to Fuller's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fuller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is not going to allow Fuller to sit and survive in this position.
John Fuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up over his opponent. Fuller rolls into him though and grabs a leg, pulling Jones into his guard!
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Fuller is striking but Jones is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mason Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fuller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fuller.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller misses with punches from the back.
Fuller has managed to slip his arm under Jones's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jones is tapping out! Submission win for Fuller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 1101 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Dolph Lindgren (ranked 154 p4p, 290 weight class). Doe comes to the cage accompanied by Clap For The Killers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lindgren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindgren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doe tries a body shot but Lindgren blocks it.
Doe breaks from the clinch.
Lindgren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren.
Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lindgren just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindgren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindgren duly obliges.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Doe looks to throw the jab but Lindgren is out of range.
Doe keeps Lindgren at a distance using the push kick.
Doe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe thuds his shin into the meat of Lindgren's side.
Lindgren looks to land a combination but Doe avoids it well.
Doe lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doe.
Lindgren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doe.
Doe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doe defending well as Lindgren loads up on a big left hand.
Lindgren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doe.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Doe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lindgren at a distance.
Doe slips under a jab.
Doe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lindgren missing with a left hand there. Doe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doe.
Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doe.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily.
Doe scores with a jab to the body.
Doe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindgren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lindgren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doe tries to land a front kick but Lindgren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doe throws a body punch but Lindgren moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lindgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindgren walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren throws the left hand but Doe avoids the punch easily.
Doe moves away from the strike by Lindgren.
Lindgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe.
Doe throws a body shot but no joy.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lindgren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut.
Lindgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range.
Doe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lindgren just manages to avoid it.
Doe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Lindgren counter with a right hand.
Lindgren misses with a looping right.
Lindgren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Doe.
Doe scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindgren. That did some damage!
Doe lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe misses with a leg kick
and Lindgren counters with a series of strikes. Doe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Doe throws a right hand that misses
and Lindgren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindgren misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
Lindgren fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindgren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doe throws out the jab.
Doe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body kick from Doe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lindgren swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Doe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily.
Lindgren throws a big shot that misses.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lindgren.
Lindgren throws a looping overhand right but Doe ducks down to avoid it.
Doe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doe scores with a leg kick.
Doe misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Doe.
Doe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindgren can do to turn this around?
Doe misses the jab.
Lindgren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindgren in the body.
Lindgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe.
Lindgren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe throws an off balance right hand
and Lindgren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindgren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doe closes the distance and pushes Lindgren back into the cage.
Lindgren has Doe pressed against the cage.
Lindgren is looking to control Doe's arms but Doe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lindgren has his back to the cage.
A short right from Doe on the inside.
Lindgren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lindgren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doe is keeping busy.
Lindgren wants to stall.
Lindgren lands a hook that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren wants to stall.
Lindgren misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lindgren.
Doe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindgren lands an overhand right.
Doe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindgren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindgren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily.
Lindgren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doe.
Doe throws a right and a left that Lindgren avoids nicely.
Doe moves out of range as Lindgren strikes.
Doe rushes Lindgren and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindgren is breathing heavily.
Lindgren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doe breaks from the clinch.
Doe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lindgren ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindgren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Lindgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lindgren throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Doe tenderised Lindgren's leg. Lindgren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doe swings for the body but Lindgren moves out of range.
Lindgren throws out a counter right but Doe avoids it with no problem.
Doe tries to score with a low kick but Lindgren moves his leg out of the way.
Lindgren takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
You can see that Lindgren has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Doe fakes the leg kick and cracks Lindgren in the body.
Doe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lindgren working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Doe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe prevents a body shot from Lindgren.
Lindgren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doe up against the cage.
Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Doe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Lindgren off balance momentarily.
Doe scores with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doe swinging wildly here.
Lindgren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doe throws out the jab.
Doe misses with an uppercut.
Doe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindgren.
A low kick from Doe is predictable there
and Doe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe clinches.
Lindgren trying to control the position but instead, Doe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindgren into the cage.
Doe presses Lindgren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lindgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doe lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doe lands a nice uppercut.
Doe digs a right hand underneath Lindgren's ribcage. Lindgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doe scores with a hook to the body.
Doe lands with a right to the head.
Doe cracks Lindgren with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Doe.
Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lindgren's head.
Lindgren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doe. Doe obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice combination there by Doe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindgren misses with a hook to the body
and Doe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe takes the fight into the clinch.
Doe presses Lindgren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Doe.
Doe lands a nice uppercut.
Doe lands a body shot.
Doe scores with a shoulder strike.
Doe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doe connects with a leg kick.
Lindgren 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.
Doe scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe scores with a push kick.
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doe thuds his right hand into Lindgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lindgren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindgren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lindgren.
Doe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindgren throws a hook to the side of Doe's head but Doe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lindgren tries to keep at a distance but Doe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindgren backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Doe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doe.
Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doe tries to bum rush Lindgren with a series of wild strikes but Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Lindgren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lindgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindgren's head.
Doe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindgren.
Doe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindgren manages to circle out of the way.
Dolph Lindgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Doe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doe 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Doe!
During a confident post fight interview, John Doe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dolph Lindgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't work out this time, but I'd still like to thank my sponsors Conviction. Cheers guys!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Rabbit (ranked 2502 p4p, 2316 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 273 p4p, 254 weight class). Furioto has chosen 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - as his entrance music. 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furioto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Rabbit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabbit manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Rabbit's guard.
Rabbit is trying to keep Furioto in close.
Furioto throws a strike but Rabbit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Rabbit pushes his legs off easily.
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbit is aware though and is defending well.
Rabbit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabbit controlling from the top position.
Furioto has his foot on Rabbit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rabbit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto looking for a sweep. Not yet Furioto, not yet.
Furioto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rabbit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zenarals' House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rabbit trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Furioto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rabbit has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Furioto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rabbit is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Furioto pulls down on the head and he's put Rabbit to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 521 p4p, 879 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 63 p4p, 117 weight class). McGuire has chosen Godsmack - When Legends Rise as his entrance music. Landon McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam misses the shot to the body.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Beam.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beam.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beam.
Beam misses with a leg kick.
McGuire shoots in but Beam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beam throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Beam and move into the clinch position.
Some bone on bone action there as McGuire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from McGuire misses.
We've been hearing reports that Beam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beam misses with a wild body shot.
Beam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Beam counters with a stiff right hand.
Beam's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jim Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beam checks a leg kick.
Beam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beam lands an overhand right.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Beam.
McGuire swings for the body but Beam moves out of range.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Beam tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries a body shot but Beam blocks it.
Beam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam stalling.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Beam's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an elbow strike.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Beam pulls guard effortlessly.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
Beam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGuire is tightening it up a little... Beam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beam taps out! Nice BJJ there by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyah Hirst (ranked 837 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 111 p4p, 178 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nyah Hirst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
As Machado tries to get set, Hirst tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado lands a nice hook to Hirst's body. Hirst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirst looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirst lands with a kick to the temple. Machado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hirst appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hirst.
Hirst scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hirst to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirst lands with a right hand.
Machado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirst looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Hirst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hirst is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hirst.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirst.
Machado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nyah Hirst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Hirst moved out of range.
Hirst throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirst thumps Machado with a low kick.
Hirst walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Hirst's head back.
Hirst misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirst scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hirst moves into the clinch successfully.
Hirst misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a left hand.
Hirst swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirst lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hirst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hirst tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirst tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Hirst tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Hirst throws a head punch that misses.
Machado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirst blocking some punches.
Hirst swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirst.
Hirst breaks the clinch.
Hirst throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Hirst scores with a jab to the jaw.
Machado misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a hook. Hirst ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirst lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
Machado tries to land a body kick
and Hirst counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirst misses with a head kick.
Machado avoids the body shot from Hirst.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Hirst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirst misses with a body shot.
Hirst moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado pushes Hirst away with a front kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hirst - the referee stops the clock and Machado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hirst. Machado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hirst can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyah Hirst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hirst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Hirst pushes Machado away with a front kick.
Machado defending well as Hirst loads up on a big left hand.
Hirst plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirst makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Hirst counters with a one-two to the body.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirst.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hirst with a body shot.
Hirst thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirst looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirst lands with an overhand left.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nyah Hirst has been cut.
Hirst throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirst throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirst.
Hirst turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hirst tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Hirst steps away.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirst tried to counter with a leg kick but Machado avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing.
Hirst misses with an uppercut.
Hirst loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirst motions for Machado to come forward. Hirst throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws out a counter right but Hirst avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirst moves in looking to clinch but Machado pushes him off.
Hirst throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirst throws a series of strikes that have Machado backpedaling.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirst connects with a body shot.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Hirst throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Machado throws a body kick that misses.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Hirst lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Nyah Hirst is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirst just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hirst.
Hirst swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Hirst takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado checks a low kick from Hirst.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado thuds a left hand into Hirst's body.
Hirst comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hirst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirst takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machado misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nyah Hirst dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hirst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hirst fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirst scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hirst crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machado - the referee stops the clock and Hirst gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machado. Hirst manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hirst throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado blocks the body kick.
Machado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirst on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hirst needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirst defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Hirst misses its intended target.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Hirst saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirst is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Machado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hirst misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado connects with a jab.
Machado blocks a low kick nicely.
Machado misses with a body punch
and Hirst counters with a big head kick but Machado shrugs it off.
Machado digs a good body shot into Hirst's ribs.
Hirst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirst lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
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!
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machado walks into a jab.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado lands a big uppercut and Hirst crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hirst looks OK. Machado waves Hirst back to his feet!
Hirst is rocked!
Machado looks to throw the jab but Hirst is out of range.
Oh Hirst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirst moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hirst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hirst seems to have got his legs back now.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hirst misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a crisp right that sends Hirst to the canvas! Machado follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderson Machado!
Our winner, Wanderson Machado, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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pop
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