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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Black Lives Jackson (ranked 24103 p4p, 4240 weight class) and Dennis Rollins (ranked 697 p4p, 484 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Lives Jackson!
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, Dennis Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Rollins takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
Rollins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Black Lives Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rollins's efforts to push away.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Rollins throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Rollins in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson slips a jab from Rollins.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Rollins and move into the clinch.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
As Rollins tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Rollins manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rollins's head.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rollins.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rollins takes an elbow to the temple.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Rollins tries to tie him up.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
Rollins misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Rollins shrugs off.
Rollins tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins misses with a looping right.
Jackson moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Rollins misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rollins throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Rollins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Lives Jackson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rollins avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Rollins works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Rollins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rollins blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Rollins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rollins throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Rollins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rollins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rollins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab.
Rollins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins throws a counter combo.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rollins's face.
Jackson prevents Rollins from breaking the clinch.
Rollins is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Rollins takes it in his stride.
Rollins connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rollins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rollins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rollins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Rollins blocks with his arms.
Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Black Lives Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rollins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rollins pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Dennis Rollins has been cut.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Rollins tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Black Lives Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rollins's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
A hook to the body from Rollins.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rollins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Rollins blocks with his arms.
Rollins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rollins misses with some punches.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rollins tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rollins blocks it with crossed arms.
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Rollins is rocked!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Rollins to the canvas! Jackson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson gave a mention to UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Jackson (ranked 23943 p4p, 6125 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 663 p4p, 596 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Thrawn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Thrawn, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Thrawn against the cage but Thrawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Thrawn, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Thrawn against the cage but Thrawn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thrawn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thrawn scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thrawn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tex Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrawn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Thrawn gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Thrawn presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is trying to push Thrawn away but Thrawn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thrawn.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrawn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Thrawn on the inside.
Thrawn cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Thrawn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thrawn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
A nice left hand lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Thrawn on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thrawn.
Thrawn scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Thrawn presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
A hook to the body from Thrawn.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thrawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Jackson is rocked!
Thrawn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrawn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Thrawn is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Thrawn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thrawn.
Thrawn works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thrawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn lands an uppercut.
Thrawn lands a body shot.
Thrawn drops Jackson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jackson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Thrawn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn lands a nice uppercut.
Thrawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jackson to his knees! Thrawn keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
A pretty intense looking Grand Admiral Thrawn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raval Bard (ranked 4789 p4p, 24362 weight class) and Cheap Thrills (ranked 390 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raval Bard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheap Thrills!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrills lands with an overhand left.
Thrills lands with an overhand left.
Thrills defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bard.
We've been hearing reports that Bard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thrills thuds his right hand into Bard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bard is defended easily by Thrills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raval Bard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrills stuffs the takedown.
Thrills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bard on the side of the head.
Thrills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrills misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Thrills finds it's way through Bard's defenses.
Thrills scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thrills darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bard is rocked!
Thrills rushes Bard and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bard is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Thrills piles on the pressure and Bard crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheap Thrills!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farto Fuerte (ranked 6047 p4p, 6037 weight class) and Jean Blanc (ranked 560 p4p, 558 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Blanc!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Blanc blocks a head kick by Fuerte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc tries a low kick but Fuerte avoids it.
It looked like Fuerte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fuerte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blanc with the counter takedown but Fuerte avoids it easily.
Fuerte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fuerte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Fuerte, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte misses with an uppercut
and Blanc counters with a shoot takedown. Fuerte fights it but they end up in guard.
Fuerte wants to stand but Blanc is controlling the position.
Blanc trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuerte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuerte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Blanc shoots for a takedown but Fuerte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte checks a leg kick.
Fuerte tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuerte moves in looking to clinch but Blanc pushes him off.
Blanc fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Fuerte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick from Fuerte lands but Blanc takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jean Blanc has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuerte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blanc tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuerte is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farto Fuerte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Blanc's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fuerte misses with a series of wild punches.
Fuerte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuerte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blanc tries a quick counter leg kick but Fuerte is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc keeps the fight on the outside.
Blanc wants to clinch.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fuerte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blanc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fuerte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fuerte misses with a wild body shot.
Blanc tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blanc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc manages to break the clinch.
Blanc fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuerte checks it well.
Fuerte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blanc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Fuerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blanc throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fuerte's waist but Fuerte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blanc off to one side.
Farto Fuerte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanc.
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.
Blanc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuerte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fuerte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuerte.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanc has a takedown stuffed.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Blanc scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Farto Fuerte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Blanc's cut.
That's time! Fuerte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Blanc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuerte tries to avoid it but Blanc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuerte to the ground. Fuerte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blanc.
Farto Fuerte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanc manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fuerte on his heels. He'll look to pass Fuerte's guard now, I'm sure.
Fuerte wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuerte throws a right and a left that Blanc avoids nicely.
Blanc was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuerte misses the shot to the body.
Fuerte backing away here, and Blanc unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Fuerte.
Blanc fails to land the takedown.
Fuerte appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuerte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blanc feints the counter takedown.
Fuerte misses with a wild combination.
Blanc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fuerte defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuerte throws out the jab.
Fuerte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanc can do to turn this around?
Fuerte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Fuerte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuerte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fuerte misses with a two punch combination.
Blanc tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fuerte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Blanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farto Fuerte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Fuerte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farto Fuerte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuerte, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farto Fuerte!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeppe Bjoergen (ranked 3179 p4p, 6438 weight class) and Peter Spilles (ranked 121 p4p, 210 weight class). Jeppe Bjoergen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeppe Bjoergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Spilles!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjoergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spilless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bjoergen gets a clinch.
Bjoergen lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Peter Spilles has been cut.
Spilles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bjoergen is trying to keep an underhook but Spilles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spilles prevents Bjoergen from improving his position.
Bjoergen wants to control but Spilles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spilles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjoergen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjoergen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spilles is working away from the top position though.
Bjoergen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjoergen looking for submissions off his back.
Bjoergen wants to improve his position but Spilles is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjoergen wants to control but Spilles is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spilles wants to work for an arm triangle but Bjoergen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bjoergen wants to control but Spilles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spilles in particular looking to stall.
Bjoergen is looking to control Spilles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjoergen avoid being mounted?
Bjoergen actively working from the bottom here.
Spilles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spilles trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spilles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spilles is looking for a kimura here.
Bjoergen wants to control but Spilles is keeping busy.
Spilles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjoergen keeps working.
Bjoergen wants to control but Spilles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjoergen tries to get to full guard but Spilles has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen is refusing to be controlled, as Spilles sits in half guard.
Spilles wants to free his trapped foot but Bjoergen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bjoergen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjoergen is trying to control but can't.
Bjoergen manages to get to full guard.
Bjoergen is trying to control the position but Spilles postures up.
Spilles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spilles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spilles wants to control from the top but Bjoergen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spilles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bjoergen walks into a jab.
Bjoergen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spilles circles away quickly and effectively.
Spilles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjoergen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spilles, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Spilles.
Bjoergen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spilles prevents a body shot from Bjoergen.
Bjoergen lands a nice uppercut.
Spilles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bjoergen avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjoergen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Spilles fails to land.
Spilles pushes Bjoergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jeppe Bjoergen has been cut.
Spilles has a couple of punches blocked by Bjoergen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Spilles dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spilles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjoergen.
Bjoergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjoergen clinches up with Spilles and pushes him back against the cage.
Bjoergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Spilles lands a knee to the head.
Bjoergen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spilless head.
Bjoergen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spilles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjoergen backwards.
Bjoergen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spilles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bjoergen.
Bjoergen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spilles just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spilles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spilles postures up.
Spilles sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bjoergen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjoergen is trying to control the position but Spilles postures up.
Bjoergen keeping moving, preventing Spilles from controlling successfully.
Spilles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjoergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bjoergen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spilles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spilles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peter Spilles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spilles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spilles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spilles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen is trying to control Spilles's posture but Spilles avoids it.
Spilles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bjoergen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spilles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spilles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bjoergen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Spilles swings around for an armbar but Bjoergen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spilles's guard.
Spilles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bjoergen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bjoergen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen trying to control the position from guard on top but Spilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bjoergen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spilles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spilles seems keen to control Bjoergen's posture.
Spilles is trying to control the position but Bjoergen postures up.
Bjoergen trying to control the position from guard on top but Spilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spilles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjoergen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bjoergen trying to control but Spilles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bjoergen throwing strikes from guard but Spilles blocks nicely.
Spilles keeping moving, preventing Bjoergen from controlling successfully.
Bjoergen postures up in Spilles's guard and throws a big left but Spilles blocks it.
Spilles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bjoergen preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjoergen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spilles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Spilles 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bjoergen shoots for a takedown but Spilles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spilles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjoergen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spilles scrambles back to his feet.
Bjoergen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spilles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spilles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spilles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjoergen wants to control but Spilles is keeping busy.
Bjoergen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjoergen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spilles defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spilles pushes down on Bjoergen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bjoergen is refusing to be controlled, as Spilles sits in half guard.
Bjoergen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjoergen wants to get back to full guard.
Spilles is pressing down on Bjoergen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjoergen is holding on for now.
Spilles working Bjoergen over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjoergen missing with punches from the bottom.
Spilles drops an elbow to the side of Bjoergen's head.
Spilles wants to control but Bjoergen is keeping him busy.
Bjoergen is trying to maintain the position but Spilles is very close to passing his half guard.
Spilles performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spilles drops an elbow to the side of Bjoergen's head.
Spilles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bjoergen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spilles is looking for a kimura here.
Spilles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjoergen is just riding it out for now. Spilles eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spilles trying to control from half guard but Bjoergen is working away.
Bjoergen trying to hold on to Spilles's head to control him but Spilles postures up.
Spilles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spilles is pressing down on Bjoergen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjoergen is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spilles trying to control from half guard but Bjoergen is working away.
Bjoergen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spilles frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bjoergen can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spilles looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Spilles lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Spilles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spilles 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Spilles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 1977 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Jayson Smith (ranked 259 p4p, 503 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from White as Smith shoots in.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith 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.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith moves out of range as White strikes.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jayson Smith has been cut.
Thor White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith walks straight into a right hand from White - that's dropped him! White jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Smith from any more punishment! Smith complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thor White!
A relieved looking Thor White 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pate Murhapuro (ranked 2306 p4p, 5413 weight class) and Fried Slobberknacker (ranked 257 p4p, 522 weight class). Fried Slobberknacker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fried Slobberknacker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobberknacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murhapuro circles away quickly and effectively.
Murhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhapuro is working Slobberknacker over against the cage.
Slobberknacker being controlled against the cage.
Murhapuro lands an uppercut.
Slobberknacker misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro has Slobberknacker pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Murhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Slobberknacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro scores with a shoulder strike.
Slobberknacker takes a shot to the head.
Murhapuro lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Murhapuro.
Slobberknacker misses with a punch to the body.
Slobberknacker tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobberknacker is looking to control Murhapuro's arms but Murhapuro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slobberknacker has his back to the cage.
Slobberknacker has a couple of punches blocked by Murhapuro.
Slobberknacker blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Slobberknacker misses with some punches.
Murhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Murhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
I was talking to Murhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slobberknacker looks winded!
Murhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slobberknacker tries a body shot but Murhapuro blocks it.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Slobberknacker's head.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murhapuro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Slobberknacker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Murhapuro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro has Slobberknacker pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhapuro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Murhapuro effectively controlling the action here.
Murhapuro taking a breather.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Murhapuro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Slobberknacker is rocked!
Murhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slobberknacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhapuro finish him?
A short left from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro digs a right hand underneath Slobberknacker's ribcage. Slobberknacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhapuro dips a shoulder and cracks Slobberknacker with a mighty uppercut! Slobberknacker falls back against the cage and Murhapuro unloads with a barrage of strikes! Slobberknacker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murhapuro screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Costa (ranked 2475 p4p, 2909 weight class) and Hill Billy Hank (ranked 328 p4p, 383 weight class). Maximo Costa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hill Billy Hank's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa misses with a body kick.
Maximo Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Hank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Costa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hank scrambles back to his feet.
Hank tries to clinch up.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank can't find room to land a body shot as Costa controls the action.
Hank is looking for a takedown.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Hank.
Hank is trying to trip Costa. He has hold of a leg but Costa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
Costa is trying to control the position but Hank postures up.
Costa looking for a sweep. Not yet Costa, not yet.
Hank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa is pulling down on Hank's head. It's preventing any offense from Hank, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Hank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hank is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa is looking to clinch.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hank clinches.
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
Hank preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to stand and escape but Hank is having none of it.
Hank wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Costa tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Costa is looking to stand up but Hank isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hank works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hank is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Costa trying to control the position.
Hank prevents Costa from getting back to his feet.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully.
Costa wants to get back to his feet but Hank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costa. Costa obviously looking to wear him down.
Hank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Costa.
Hank wants to clinch.
Costa jabs at Hank's body.
Nice straight punches there by Costa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costa.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa digs a good hook to Hank's body.
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 Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Costa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Costa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hank moves into the clinch.
Costa tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa is trying to break the clinch but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hank misses with an elbow strike.
Hank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Hank has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Hank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Costa pushes Hank off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa throws out a leg kick but Hank moves out of range and Costa only half commits.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hank.
Hank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximo Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hank is looking to clinch.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank looks to clinch
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Costa misses with the combination.
Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hank clinches up against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Costa.
Costa is pressed up against the cage. Hank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Costa down to the mat. Costa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa clobbers Hank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Hank moves to clinch but Costa breaks away
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hank closes the distance and clinches.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Hank lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Maximo Costa has been cut.
Hank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Costa avoids it.
Hank is looking for a takedown.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Costa is trying to stand up here but Hank is controlling him well.
Costa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hank is trying to control the action in half guard but Costa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa is trying to stand back up but Hank is controlling him
Hank decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hank rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.
Hank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Hank tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Hank is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Costa can't fight it off and eventually Hank manages to take the fight to the floor. Costa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank stops Costa from standing up.
Costa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hank tries to stall but Costa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hank gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hank throws an elbow but misses.
Hank keeps control of Costa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa has had enough of the clinch but Hank keeps him there for the moment.
Costa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hank has him pressed against the cage.
Hank managing to block the knees to the body from Costa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hank.
The crowd are getting on Hank's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hank lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Costa jumps into guard, dragging Hank to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximo Costa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximo Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Costa pushes him off.
Costa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hank looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa lands a nice hook to Hank's body. Hank takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hank tries to clinch but Costa moves away
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hank wants to clinch up but Costa keeps it at a distance.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Costa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hank.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
Costa cracks Hank with a good jab.
Hank has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Costa after a bit of a struggle.
Costa is trying to force a seperation but Hank has the dominant position.
Hank can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hank tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Costa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Costa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hank has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
Hank tries to score a body lock takedown but Costa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximo Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank is stalling here.
Costa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hank trying to control the position but instead, Costa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hank into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank clinches with his opponent.
Costa wants to break free but Hank has control.
Hank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costa tries to break free but Hank pushes him back against the cage.
Hank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hank won't allow Costa to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Hank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costa is wriggling around but Hank manages to pass to half guard.
Hank prevents Costa from standing back up.
Hank working over Costa with some ground and pound. Costa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costa throws a low kick but Hank avoids it.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Hank tries to clinch but Costa is having none of it.
Costa scores with the left hand. Hank knows he should have avoided that one.
Hank rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximo Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa tries to break the clinch but Hank is controlling the position.
Hank drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Maximo Costa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costa, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Costa!
After winning the bout, Maximo Costa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Side (ranked 1094 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Sam Winchester (ranked 156 p4p, 243 weight class). Side kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc . Sam Winchester has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iron Side's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester misses with an uppercut. Side saw that one coming.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Side connects with a body shot that sends Winchester's belly button to the back.
Winchester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Side circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Winchester backs away, Side returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester has closed the distance and engaged Side in a clinch.
Side avoiding damage as Winchester throws knees to the body.
Side breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winchester slips a straight right by Side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester throws a jab but it's blocked by Side.
Winchester's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Winchester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Winchester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Side at a distance.
Winchester instigates a clinch.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Winchester with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Winchester misses with the head strike.
Winchester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Side.
Winchester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Side working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Side lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Side lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Winchester misses with a knee strike.
Side has had enough of the clinch but Winchester keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester lands a nice uppercut.
Winchester lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester misses with an elbow strike.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Side blocks it with crossed arms.
Winchester throws a punch but it's blocked by Side.
Side breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winchester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
Winchester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Side.
Winchester clinches with his opponent.
Side blocks the elbow strike.
Side takes a knee right on the jaw!
Winchester lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Winchester throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Side blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Side pushes Winchester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Side blocks an elbow strike from Winchester.
Winchester throws a head punch that misses.
Winchester lands with a light punch inside.
Winchester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winchester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Winchester throws an elbow but misses.
Winchester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Side slows down the pace here.
Side pushes Winchester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winchester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester pushes Side back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Side blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Side is trying to pull guard but Winchester has him pressed against the cage.
Side breaks from the clinch.
Winchester slips a straight right by Side.
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winchester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winchester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Side.
A big left from Side misses.
Side throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester moves into range and clinches up with Side.
Winchester misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Winchester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron Side's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Winchester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Side moves away.
Winchester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Side ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Side thows a left - swing and a miss!
Side 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.
Side rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winchester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winchester misses with a left hand
and Side counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Side steps in with a hook that catches Winchester right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Side follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Winchester looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Side!
Iron Side got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Armpits (ranked 965 p4p, 1154 weight class) and Gaius Marius (ranked 144 p4p, 162 weight class). Armpits comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Stinky Armpits has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stinky Armpits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius feints and then cracks Armpits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Armpits down.
Marius fakes the leg kick and cracks Armpits in the body.
Armpits punishes Marius's body with a nice straight punch.
Marius misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Armpits loads up on a big right hand but Marius slips the punch.
Armpits throws out a loose jab but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Armpits's knee but Armpits avoids it well.
Armpits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Marius.
Marius misses with a straight right.
Marius misses with a body punch
and Armpits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Armpits looks to land a left hand but Marius moved out of range nicely.
Marius throws a wild body kick that Armpits sees coming a mile off.
Armpits throws a leg kick but Marius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marius feints a counter leg kick.
Marius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armpits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armpits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Armpits is predictable there
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Armpits tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armpits.
A head kick misses from Armpits.
Armpits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marius throws a body punch but Armpits moves out of range.
Marius lands a jab to Armpits's midsection.
Marius lands a body shot.
Armpits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armpits on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Armpits lands with a slapping head kick.
Armpits throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armpits thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marius checks the leg kick.
Stinky Armpits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marius throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius stuns Armpits with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marius punishes Armpits's body with a nice straight punch.
Marius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armpits. That did some damage!
Armpits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armpits motions for Marius to come forward. Armpits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marius digs a good body shot into Armpits's ribs.
A low kick lands for Armpits.
Armpits tries to work over Marius's front leg with a kick but Marius checks it.
Marius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armpits does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Armpits misses with a low kick.
Armpits misses with a looping right.
Armpits throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marius lands with a slapping head kick.
Marius slips under a jab from Armpits.
Armpits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Armpits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marius tries to work over Armpits's front leg with a kick but Armpits checks it.
Armpits tries to land a leg kick but Marius saw it coming and moves away.
Marius slips under a jab.
Armpits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marius.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armpits.
Armpits chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
Armpits throws a right hand that misses
and Marius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armpits throws a head kick but Marius moves out of range.
Armpits scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armpits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
A nice side step and Marius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marius lands with a hook. Armpits tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armpits thows a leg kick but Marius checks it
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Marius staying out of range there.
Marius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marius checks a low kick from Armpits.
Armpits throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marius.
Marius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armpits's head.
Armpits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marius.
Armpits appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Marius.
Armpits fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armpits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armpits scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armpits on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armpits at a distance.
Armpits moves out of range as Marius strikes.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marius throws a leg kick that misses.
Armpits misses with a leg kick
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armpits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marius.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marius.
Armpits looks for the body kick but Marius saw that one coming.
Armpits looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Marius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius lands an overhand right.
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armpits throws out the jab.
Armpits lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Armpits might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marius digs a good body shot into Armpits's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armpits tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armpits misses with a low kick as Marius jumps back.
Armpits misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Marius.
Armpits throws a leg kick
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Armpits.
Marius scoring well with a low kick there.
Marius slips under a jab.
Armpits misses with a looping right.
Armpits misses with a kick to the body
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armpits on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
Marius avoids a kick to the body.
Marius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marius moves out of range of the leg kick from Armpits.
Marius is looking for the big counter here.
Armpits tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Marius misses.
Armpits throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Armpits misses with a shot to the body
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armpits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marius looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Armpits throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
Armpits throws a hook to the side of Marius's head but Marius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Marius. Beautiful body shot.
Marius checks a low kick from Armpits.
Marius lands a jab to Armpits's midsection.
Marius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marius.
Marius scores with a head kick.
Armpits throws a leg kick that misses.
Marius misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armpits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius avoids the body shot from Armpits.
Armpits throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily.
Marius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Armpits throws a leg kick which misses Marius's front leg but catches the back leg as Marius tries to avoid it.
Armpits throws a poor cross that misses
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Marius throws a leg kick that misses.
Armpits throws a body punch but Marius moves out of range.
Marius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armpits throws a counter high kick but Marius was just alert enough to avoid it.
Armpits connects with an inside leg kick.
Armpits throws out a leg kick but Marius moves out of range and Armpits only half commits.
Marius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marius blocks the body kick.
Armpits ducks under a wild hook from Marius.
Armpits cracks Marius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armpits drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius throws a lazy uppercut
and Armpits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marius tries to land a leg kick but Armpits saw it coming and moves away.
Marius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marius avoids the body shot from Armpits.
Armpits finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Armpits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Marius as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Marius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Armpits misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marius scores with a decent looking hook.
Armpits throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marius.
Marius misses with a right hand
and Armpits counters with a nice leg kick.
Marius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armpits's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Marius cracks Armpits with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armpits circles away quickly and effectively.
Armpits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marius dips to his left and cracks Armpits with an uppercut!
Marius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Armpits throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Armpits tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marius throws a leg kick but Armpits moved away.
Armpits tried to counter with a leg kick but Marius avoided it.
Armpits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marius.
Marius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius throws a looping overhand right but Armpits ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marius.
Armpits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marius.
A low kick from Marius misses
and Armpits counters with a nice uppercut.
Marius misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armpits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaius Marius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armpits.
Marius throws a chopping leg kick but Armpits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marius misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Marius blocks the leg kick.
Marius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armpits fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Armpits checks a low kick from Marius.
Marius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as Armpits blocks the leg kick.
Armpits thinks about countering with a head kick.
Armpits staying out of range there.
Armpits misses with a low kick.
Marius lands a jab to the head.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Armpits.
Stinky Armpits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armpits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Armpits dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marius. That did some damage!
Armpits tries a low kick but Marius avoids it.
Armpits throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Armpits tries to land a leg kick but Marius saw it coming and moves away.
Marius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Armpits misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marius.
Marius misses with a low kick.
Armpits is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Armpits is predictable there
and Armpits takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius swings for the body but Armpits moves out of range.
Armpits throws a leg kick but Marius checks it.
Marius lands a nice shot to the body.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armpits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armpits.
Marius cracks Armpits with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armpits throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Armpits gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marius.
Armpits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marius is out of range.
Armpits throws a body kick that misses
and Marius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armpits thinking.
Armpits on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Marius misses its intended target.
Armpits misses with a leg kick
and Marius counters with a stiff right hand.
Marius lands a nice shot that snaps Armpits's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Armpits 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armpits momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius throws the left hand but Armpits avoids the punch easily.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaius Marius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Armpits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armpits takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius with a nice calf kick.
Marius cracks Armpits with a good jab.
Armpits throws a leg kick but Marius checks it.
Armpits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armpits's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Armpits misses.
A low kick from Armpits misses
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armpits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armpits darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius!
Gaius Marius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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