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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 1378 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Crotch Chewer (ranked 154 p4p, 263 weight class). Chewer has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. Crotch Chewer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crotch Chewer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chewer catches Beach Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chewer throws a jab when Beach Boy was well out of range.
Beach Boy throws a sloppy head kick
letting Chewer counter with a right hand.
Beach Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chewer.
Chewer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach Boy ducks under a wild hook from Chewer.
Beach Boy missing with a left hand there. Chewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chewer throws out a counter right but Beach Boy avoids it with no problem.
Beach Boy misses with the body kick
and Chewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beach Boy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Beach Boy misses.
Chewer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beach Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chewer manages to circle out of the way.
Beach Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
Beach Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach Boy has his takedown stuffed
and Chewer counters with a right hand to the body.
Beach Boy throws a jab when Chewer was well out of range.
Crotch Chewer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chewer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Beach Boy misses
and Chewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chewer throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Beach Boy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beach Boy moves away.
Chewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beach Boy manages to avoid it.
Beach Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chewer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy shoots in for a takedown but Chewer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Beach Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach Boy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Chewer does it's job there.
Chewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Beach Boy
and Chewer scores with a counter punch that sends Beach Boy to the canvas! Chewer smells blood - he's punishing Beach Boy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Beach Boy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crotch Chewer!
Crotch Chewer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Anderson Beach Boy had this to say: 'Ha Ha Ha False laughter to hide the pain!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manco Capac (ranked 1768 p4p, 3196 weight class) and Jorge Adesanya (ranked 258 p4p, 406 weight class). Capac comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy Pop - The Passenger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Adesanya's choice of entrance music: Scarface intro Theme. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Capac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya misses with a body kick.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick
and Capac counters with a series of strikes. Adesanya will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Capac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Capac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adesanya is looking to chop away at Capac's legs.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Adesanya - just one landing.
Adesanya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Capac.
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya jumps guard.
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capac drops back looking for a leg! Adesanya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adesanya manages to kick Capac off! Capac jumps back into Adesanya's guard.
Capac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Capac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capac's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adesanya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capac defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adesanya controls Capac momentarily but Capac frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adesanya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Capac stacks Adesanya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Capac!
Adesanya is looking to get back to his feet here but Capac is keeping cool and he's managed to take Adesanya's back.
Capac is persistently looking for the submission but Adesanya is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to roll but Capac sticks to his back.
Adesanya is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Capac.
Adesanya trying to control the hands but Capac breaks the grip.
Adesanya defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adesanya tries to break free.
Capac is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adesanya has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac working for a choke but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
Capac avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Capac takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adesanya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Capac throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Capac misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya misses with the body kick
and Capac counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac is trying to control but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
Capac wants to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Capac is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Capac working to try and regain half guard.
Adesanya looking to control but Capac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Capac working to try and regain half guard.
Adesanya landing shots from mount.
Adesanya works his way to his opponent's back.
Capac tries to roll but Adesanya sticks to his back.
Adesanya working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Capac is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Adesanya gets his way!
Capac turns into Adesanya and is now in his guard.
Adesanya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capac stays in close to Adesanya's body and controls the position.
Adesanya seems keen to control Capac's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Capac is proving a slippery customer.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capac controls the pace.
Adesanya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Capac defends it easily.
Capac passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adesanya is trying to control Capac's posture but Capac avoids it.
Adesanya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Adesanya is not content to let Capac control the position.
Capac tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adesanya is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Capac off and has taken his back!
Jorge Adesanya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capac trying to control the hands but Adesanya breaks the grip.
Adesanya is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Capac is defending well though. Adesanya let's go of the attempt for now.
Capac wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
A jab from Capac finds it's way through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya cracks Capac with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya gets a double leg takedown into Capac's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capac keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Capac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adesanya is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Capac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Capac keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully.
Capac is pulling down on Adesanya's head. It's preventing any offense from Adesanya, at least for the moment.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Adesanya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Capac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Capac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Capac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capac pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capac is keeping the position for now.
Adesanya trying to move into half guard but instead Capac has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Capac drops back looking for a leg! Adesanya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adesanya manages to kick Capac off! Capac jumps back into Adesanya's guard.
Capac passes into half guard.
Capac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adesanya has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capac is thwarting Adesanya's attempts to control the position.
Adesanya moves into full guard.
Adesanya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capac advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya trying to hold on to Capac's head to control him but Capac postures up.
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adesanya wants to improve his position but Capac is controlling well.
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 Manco Capac.
I think Capac has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
A very excited looking Manco Capac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 1770 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 199 p4p, 191 weight class). DJ comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic avoids the head kick by DJ.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational in the buildup to the fight.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DJ.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DJ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DJ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Republic tries to avoid it but DJ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Republic to the ground. Republic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from DJ misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from DJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ falls off balance throwing a combination
and DJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DJ throws a series of punches but Republic moves out of range.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DJ sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! DJ avoids it this time.
DJ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DJ misses with a left hand
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DJ throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
Republic scores with a jab. DJ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends DJ's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DJ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Republic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Republic unleashes a big counter combination but DJ bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Republic blocks a low kick nicely.
Republic throws out a counter right but DJ avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from DJ.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick from DJ.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
DJ lands a slapping body shot.
DJ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DJ forces Republic back against the cage and clinches.
Republic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DJ is trying to break free.
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Republic blocks a head kick by DJ.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DJ throws a hook but Republic blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DJ throws a combination that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Republic avoids the head kick by DJ.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic avoids the head kick by DJ.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Republic as he checks the leg kick.
DJ misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DJ misses with a series of wild punches.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DJ tries to clinch but Republic is having none of it.
DJ misses with an attempted mid kick.
DJ fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Republic ducks right into an uppercut from DJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ misses with a body shot.
Republic connects with a body shot.
DJ misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Republic moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Republic catches DJ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Republic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DJ is looking to clinch.
Republic avoids the body shot from DJ.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DJ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
DJ throws a right and a left that Republic avoids nicely.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by DJ.
Deontay DJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DJ throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
DJ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DJ moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
DJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ misses with a jab, cross combination.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DJ with a body shot.
DJ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deontay DJ is winning the standup battle so far.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Republic circles away quickly and effectively.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Republic connects with a body shot that sends DJ's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ scores with a one two! Republic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DJ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DJ is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
DJ throws a nice looking combination but Republic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Republic throws out a counter right but DJ avoids it with no problem.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Republic keeps the fight on the outside.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DJ with a body shot.
Republic avoids the body shot from DJ.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DJ with a body shot.
DJ throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Republic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DJ at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ tries to bum rush Republic with a series of wild strikes but Republic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Republic circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ looks for the body kick but Republic saw that one coming.
DJ throws a head kick that half lands.
DJ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DJ throws a head kick that Republic semi-blocks.
Republic forces DJ back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ feints a jab promting Republic to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Republic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deontay DJ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
DJ has managed to clinch.
Republic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deontay DJ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DJ has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay DJ!
After winning the bout, Deontay DJ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro (ranked 3264 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 415 p4p, 192 weight class). Lodinkinni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secret Garden - Nocturne. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mateis Laeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lodinkinni sprawls well. Lodinkinni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mateis Laeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Lodinkinni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mateis Laeiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lodinkinni defends well and Mateis Laeiro ends up having to push Lodinkinni into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mateis Laeiro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolinho Antonio Mateis Laeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mateis Laeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lodinkinni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lodinkinni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mateis Laeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lodinkinni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lodinkinni breaks from the clinch.
Mateis Laeiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lodinkinni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mateis Laeiro scrambles back to his feet.
Mateis Laeiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mateis Laeiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateis Laeiro moves forwards but Lodinkinni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lodinkinni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mateis Laeiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lodinkinni's guard.
Mateis Laeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lodinkinni is retaining full guard.
Mateis Laeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lodinkinni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lodinkinni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lodinkinni!
Mateis Laeiro regains half guard.
Mateis Laeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mateis Laeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lodinkinni prevents Mateis Laeiro from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mateis Laeiro.
Lodinkinni tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mateis Laeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Mateis Laeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mateis Laeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lodinkinni pulls his head out easily.
Mateis Laeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodinkinni tries to stand and escape but Mateis Laeiro is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mateis Laeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lodinkinni pulls his head out easily.
Mateis Laeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Lodinkinni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mateis Laeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Lodinkinni moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mateis Laeiro.
Mateis Laeiro looks to move to half guard but instead Lodinkinni has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mateis Laeiro tries to reverse the position but Lodinkinni maintains control.
Lodinkinni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mateis Laeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lodinkinni lands a slapping body shot.
Lodinkinni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lodinkinni lands a lovely overhand right.
Whack! Lodinkinni lands a heavy head kick that drops Mateis Laeiro. The ref tackles Lodinkinni to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mateis Laeiro was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
After winning the bout, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Martens (ranked 1451 p4p, 1784 weight class) and Kaino Ukkonen (ranked 171 p4p, 202 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martens might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The XX - Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Dangerous knees
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Martens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaino Ukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Martens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ukkonen content to stall in guard here.
Ukkonen wants to pass the guard but Martens is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ukkonen prevents Martens from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martens tries to get out of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Martens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ukkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ukkonen 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Ukkonen scores with a four punch combination!
Martens throws a head kick that Ukkonen semi-blocks.
We've been hearing reports that Martens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ukkonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkonen.
Martens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkonen.
Ukkonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ukkonen misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martens's waist but Martens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ukkonen off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkonen misses with a body punch
enabling Martens to counter with a crisp jab.
Ukkonen misses with a looping left.
Martens half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ukkonen misses with a wild body shot.
As Ukkonen backs away, Martens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Martens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ukkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martens with a nice calf kick.
Martens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martens misses with a head kick.
Ukkonen feints the counter takedown.
Ukkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkonen misses with a straight left.
Martens throws a big counter combination but Ukkonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ukkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Martens.
Ukkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martens was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkonen lands with a nice body punch.
Ukkonen scores with a shot to the body.
Martens blocks a jab.
Martens gets caught napping as Ukkonen dives in and scores a takedown. Martens manages to retain guard.
Martens keeping full guard, as Ukkonen tries to pass.
Ukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Martens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukkonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ukkonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martens's head.
Ukkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ukkonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkonen. Martens does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martens.
Nice uppercut there from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen misses with a jab to the body
and Martens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alex Martens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martens slips under a jab from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martens was covering up waiting for the punch and Ukkonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ukkonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ukkonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaino Ukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkonen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Martens to the ground. Ukkonen is now in Martens's guard.
Martens scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Martens throws a leg kick which misses Ukkonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkonen tries to avoid it.
Ukkonen connects with a body shot that sends Martens's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkonen misses with a body shot
and Martens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martens slips under a jab from Ukkonen.
Nice cross by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martens. That's going to slow Ukkonen down.
Ukkonen throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alex Martens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martens moves out of range of the strikes.
Martens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkonen.
Martens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkonen digs a good hook to Martens's body.
Martens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ukkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martens.
Martens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martens.
Martens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Martens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkonen.
Martens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkonen throws a hook to the side of Martens's head but Martens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ukkonen defending well as Martens loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martens manages to avoid it.
Martens throwing a counter right hand but Ukkonen manages to avoid it.
Martens thumps Ukkonen with a low kick.
Ukkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martens is looking to stand back up but Ukkonen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Martens.
Ukkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kaino Ukkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ukkonen throwing shots but Martens is blocking nicely.
Ukkonen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Martens tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ukkonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaino Ukkonen!
An out of breath Kaino Ukkonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Ii (ranked 1684 p4p, 525 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 244 p4p, 75 weight class). Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joad Cressbeckler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Steel Ii's chin.
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179
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii throws a lazy head kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Steel Ii was well out of range.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick.
Steel Ii slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Steel Ii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Ii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that Cressbeckler semi-blocks.
Steel Ii clobbers Cressbeckler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Steel Ii moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Ii.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Ii tries to clinch up.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel Ii looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cressbeckler lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as Steel Ii jumps back.
Steel Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Steel Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Ii misses with a body kick.
Steel Ii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cressbeckler tests Steel Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Ii lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel Ii working hard to break the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Steel Ii is rocked!
Cressbeckler drops Steel Ii onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Steel Ii is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Steel Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Cressbeckler.
Steel Ii tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Cressbeckler won't allow it.
Cressbeckler creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Steel Ii's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Steel Ii drops to his knees and Cressbeckler pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joad Cressbeckler!
In his post fight interview, Joad Cressbeckler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Gardner (ranked 1749 p4p, 645 weight class) and Ashwin Tyson (ranked 197 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Gardner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gardner misses.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gardner works the jab nicely.
Gardner clinches.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Gardner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gardner keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gardner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gardner.
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Gardner has the dominant position.
Gardner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gardner works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Gardner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gardner lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gardner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gardner is working Tyson over against the cage.
Tyson looks winded!
Gardner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Gardner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gardner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gardner gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
A shot in the inside from Gardner.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
Gardner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gardner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tyson up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gardner.
Gardner lands a left hand.
Gardner presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gardner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling the position.
Gardner wants a takedown.
Tyson tries to break free but Gardner pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gardner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Gardner.
Gardner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gardner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gardner lands a shoulder strike.
Gardner lands with a right to the head.
Tyson wants to break free but Gardner has control.
Gardner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Gardner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Nice body punch from Gardner - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
Gardner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gardner as the two fighters clinch.
Gardner lands with a right to the head.
Gardner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gardner lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a shot to the body.
Gardner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gardner.
Gardner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gardner scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Gardner.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
Gardner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Gardner has double underhooks.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
 Tyson is rocked!
Gardner digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Gardner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
A right hand to the body from Gardner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Gardner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gardner.
Gardner lands with a left to the head.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gardner finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Gardner lands a body punch.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gardner unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tyson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gardner is unloading with more strikes now! Tyson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Gardner!
Anton Gardner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Ashwin Tyson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Huh?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choctaw Bloode (ranked 249 p4p, 767 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 44 p4p, 112 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choctaw Bloode!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloode avoids the head kick by Defoe.
Bloode scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Bloode misses the target.
Defoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bloode staying out of range there.
Defoe tries a low kick but Bloode avoids it.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloode cracks Defoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloode throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a low kick but Defoe moves out of range easily.
Bloode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloode looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws the kick towards the body but Bloode avoids it.
A lazy left from Bloode finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Bloode, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloode throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bloode fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloode smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloode scores with a leg kick.
Bloode throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bloode takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bloode misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode avoids the body shot from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Bloode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Defoe slips a straight right by Bloode.
Bloode just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloode scores with a jab to the body.
Bloode swings widly with a right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe misses with the body kick
enabling Bloode to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloode works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bloode misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with an inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Defoe slips a straight right by Bloode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe scores with the left hand. Bloode knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloode scoring well with a low kick there.
Bloode throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body
and Bloode counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloode doesn't seem phased though.
Bloode throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bloode tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bloode fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Defoe.
Defoe wants to slow Bloode down by chopping away at his legs.
Defoe swings for the body but Bloode moves out of range.
Bloode was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloode throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloode takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloode lands a nice leg kick that just misses Defoe's sensitive parts.
Bloode moves out of range of the body kick.
Bloode ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bloode throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe misses the body punch
and Bloode counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloode, as that shot connected.
Defoe checks a low kick from Bloode.
Bloode lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bloode keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Defoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bloode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bloode throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bloode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bloode scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloode throws a chopping leg kick but Defoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloode throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Bloode throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode checks a leg kick.
Bloode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Bloode.
Bloode scores with a hook.
Defoe takes one on the button.
Bloode works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Choctaw Bloode is winning the standup battle so far.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Bloode.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Bloode misses with an uppercut
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bloode throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloode attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloode motions for Defoe to come forward. Bloode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with a low kick as Bloode jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloode misses with a low kick.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
Bloode tried to score with a low kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe thows a leg kick but Bloode checks it
and Bloode counters with a nice body kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Bloode.
Bloode scores with a leg kick.
Defoe jabs Bloode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloode lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Bloode misses with a looping left.
A big left from Defoe misses.
Bloode with a nice calf kick.
Bloode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bloode scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Bloode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Bloode is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Bloode slips a jab from Defoe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Bloode misses with a shot to the body
and Bloode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bloode is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
That kick from Bloode tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bloode connects with a solid leg kick.
Bloode is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Defoe can do to turn this around?
Bloode scores with a hook.
Bloode motions for Defoe to come forward. Bloode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choctaw Bloode dominated that second round.
That's time! Bloode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Bloode.
Bloode misses with the body kick
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloode throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bloode can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Defoe and Bloode drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Defoe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hurricane Defoe!
Hurricane Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hurricane Defoe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Aztec (ranked 472 p4p, 247 weight class) and Greg Connor (ranked 61 p4p, 30 weight class). Connor has chosen Cherub Rock as his entrance music. Chief Aztec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Aztec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Aztec misses.
Connor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aztec on the side of the head.
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Aztec circles away.
Aztec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Connor.
It seemed like Connor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aztec rushes Connor and presses him up against the cage.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connor scores with a shoulder strike.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Aztec.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor misses with some punches.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aztec is defending well for now.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aztec.
Aztec lands a nice uppercut.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands with a left to the head.
Connor lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor misses with some punches.
I was talking to Aztec's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztec scores with a shot to the side of Connor's head.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Aztec scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Aztec on the inside.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Aztec working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec lands with a light punch inside.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Connor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aztec seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Connor can turn it around.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor blocking some punches.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Aztec throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connor.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Aztec.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Aztec.
Connor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aztec or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Connor looking to throw knees to the head but Aztec is blocking nicely.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor blocking some punches.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aztec lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aztec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Aztec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
Connor working aggressively here.
Connor pushes Aztec back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aztec fails to land.
Connor lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor trying to land knees to the body.
Aztec takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Connor cracks Aztec with a good jab.
Aztec clinches up with Connor and pushes him back against the cage.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chief Aztec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Aztec blocks a body shot from Connor.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aztec has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Aztec lands a hook that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connor.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Aztec avoids the damage to the body.
Connor with a knee to the head.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aztec.
Connor working aggressively here.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Connor backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Aztec.
Connor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aztec.
Aztec scores with a shoulder strike.
Aztec misses with some punches.
Aztec blocking some punches.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Connor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Connor blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Connor.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor blocks an uppercut.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor digs a right hand into Aztec's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aztec's gas tank.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor misses with some punches.
Aztec blocks an uppercut.
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aztec pushes Connor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Connor lands a good knee to the midsection. Aztec won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor blocking some punches.
Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Connor.
Aztec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Connor misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
A short right from Connor.
Connor lands a left hand.
Connor pushes Aztec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aztec scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aztec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aztec misses with the head strike.
Connor lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec swings wildly with an uppercut but Connor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor 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.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aztec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor with a hook.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Aztec pushes Connor up against the cage in a clinch.
Aztec throws a punch but it's blocked by Connor.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aztec throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
Connor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Connor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec pushes Connor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aztec blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aztec.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connor presses Aztec against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Aztec.
Aztec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Aztec.
Aztec working aggressively here.
Aztec lands a left hand.
Aztec managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Aztec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aztec.
Aztec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aztec misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztec has a couple of punches blocked by Connor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands a right hand.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Aztec lands with a left to the head.
Connor misses with some punches.
Connor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aztecs head.
Connor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Aztec on the inside.
Connor lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Connor scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connor.
Connor lands a body shot.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor scores with a shot to the side of Aztec's head.
Connor lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Connor lands with a right to the head.
Aztec is rocked!
Connor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Oh Aztec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor gets through Aztec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Connor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor lands a big right hand that drops Aztec! The killer instinct kicks in and Connor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Connor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor! Greg Connor retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Greg Connor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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