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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobi Terrorelli (ranked 2926 p4p, 22352 weight class) and William Bonin (ranked 379 p4p, 742 weight class). William Bonin 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Terrorelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Bonin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bonin does no damage.
Bonin 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.
Bonin cracks Terrorelli with a good jab.
Bonin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terrorelli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Terrorelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonin is just riding it out for now. Terrorelli eventually gives up the hold.
Bonin is looking for a sweep. Terrorelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Terrorelli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonin sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin is looking to control Terrorelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonin avoid being mounted?
Terrorelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonin moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli wants to pass the guard but Bonin is keeping the position.
Bonin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Terrorelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terrorelli with a nice head shot there.
Bonin is trying to control the position but Terrorelli postures up.
Terrorelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terrorelli is working Bonin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Terrorelli passes into half guard.
Terrorelli seems to be working for a kimura but Bonin defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terrorelli in particular looking to stall.
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonin defends it well.
Terrorelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonin is trying to get back to full guard.
Terrorelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Terrorelli is thwarting Bonin's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli uses his free foot to push down on Bonin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bonin.
Terrorelli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Terrorelli with good strikes from the mount here!
Terrorelli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Terrorelli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Terrorelli working the ground and pound effectively.
Bonin is working to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli with shots to the head and body - Bonin looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli with shots to the head and body - Bonin looks very uncomfortable down there.
 Bonin is rocked!
Terrorelli loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bonin scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Terrorelli land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Terrorelli stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobi Terrorelli!
Tobi Terrorelli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Nouveau (ranked 3571 p4p, 1543 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 160 p4p, 80 weight class). River is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica: Enter Sandman. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Nouveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a front kick that sends Nouveau stumbling back into the cage.
River punishes Nouveau's body with a nice straight punch.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Nouveau 's knee.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nouveau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nouveau gets a clinch.
We've been informed that River 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.
Nouveau gets control of River's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nouveau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nouveau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
River stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nouveau has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! River manages to get his head free but now Nouveau has transitioned to an armbar! River grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nouveau! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im coming for you, girls'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Morales (ranked 1065 p4p, 951 weight class) and Tim Sanchez (ranked 130 p4p, 115 weight class). Sanchez has chosen I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Morales backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Morales backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales lands a body shot.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales slows down the pace here.
Morales throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Morales.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Morales just leaning against Sanchez, taking a breather.
Morales misses with some punches.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Morales is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morales lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Morales has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Morales is controlling the position.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Morales wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Morales.
Morales has managed to clinch.
Morales tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morales dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morales tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morales.
Morales misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Morales.
Morales taking a breather.
Morales works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morales scores with a jab to the head.
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Morales scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Morales rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Morales throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales working aggressively here.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morales keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Morales is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Morales, against the cage.
Morales misses with some punches.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Sanchez throws a counter combo.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Morales.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morales tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hector Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Morales backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Morales moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
A short left from Morales.
Stalling in the clinch from Morales.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Morales.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Morales working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Sanchez dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Morales dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Morales wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Morales clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Morales lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Morales lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
 It looks like Tim Sanchez has been cut.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morales is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Morales throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is looking to clinch.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Morales backs off Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Tim Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Morales.
Morales is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Morales.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morales tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales takes the fight into the clinch.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Hector Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Morales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Sanchez.
I think Morales 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Morales!
An out of breath Hector Morales 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 Shen Po (ranked 406 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Seymour Hughes (ranked 58 p4p, 169 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. Hughes has chosen Self as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seymour Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Po was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that Po has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Po doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Po throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
A big right from Po misses.
Hughes misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Po tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Po displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Po throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Hughes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Po misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Po feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Po throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Po throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Po lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Po.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Po.
Po has taken the fight to the clinch.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
Po lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughes.
A bit of stalling here from Hughes.
Po cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hughes avoiding damage.
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Po.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Po as Hughes tries to tie him up.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Po.
Hughes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Po.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Po gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hughess head.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po gets control of Hughes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Po will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Po preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Po had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Po keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Po wants to sweep but no luck.
Po working for submissions but it's allowed Hughes to get to half guard.
Po looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes prevents Po from improving his position.
Po trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes is looking to stall here but Po recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes is fighting to break Po's control of his arms but Po is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Po being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hughes throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Po paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hughes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Hughes misses with a body shot
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Shen Po is winning the standup battle so far.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Po 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.
Po throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Po is in Hughes's guard.
Po wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Po wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Seymour Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
Po slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Po misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po misses with a looping left.
Hughes misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Po.
Po fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hughes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Po.
Po swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Po listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po lands with a right hand.
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!
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
Po moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Po.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po ducks right into an uppercut from Hughes.
Po tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Nice defenses there by Po.
Hughes tests Po's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Po throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Po.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Po moves forwards but Hughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Po shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hughes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes prevents Po from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po is working hard here to advance position.
Po taking a breather here.
Po trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Po happy to just control the position for now.
Po goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Po but great work by Hughes.
You can see the frustration on Po's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Po moves into the clinch.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
Po pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Hughes is looking to control Po's arms but Po gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hughes has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Hughes lands a right hand.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Po lands a left hand.
Po scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po letting Hughes take a breather here.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Po.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Po misses with some punches.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Po lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Po.
Hughes looking to stall.
Po presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hughes blocks an uppercut.
Po tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po misses with some punches.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Po.
Po is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hughes can't fight it off and eventually Po manages to take the fight to the floor. Hughes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Po is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is pulling down on Po's head to control his posture.
Po trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Po gets to his feet. Hughes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Po misses with a body shot.
Po swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Po wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a straight right.
Po dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po misses with a hook.
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Po had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hughes throws a shot to the body.
Po lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Po.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Po moves out of range.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po.
Po throws a front kick aimed at Hughes's knee but Hughes avoids it well.
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Po sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Po misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Po 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
Our winner, Shen Po, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Third Eye (ranked 194 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 21 p4p, 204 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Eye scores with a leg kick.
Myers tests Eye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Myers as he checks the leg kick.
Eye misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a good low kick that Eye was not able to check.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Eye throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers counters with a low kick, right behind Eye 's knee.
Eye throws a poor cross that misses
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Eye misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Eye throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Eye has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Powerful Frenz Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye tries to land a leg kick but Myers saw it coming and moves away.
Eye throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eye wants to slow Myers down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myers! But no joy.
Myers throws a low kick, looking for Eye's leg but Eye calmly moves out of range.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myers slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye throws out a powerful jab.
Myers lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Eye connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Eye finds it's way through Myers's defenses.
Eye swings widly with a right hand
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eye's knee momentarily.
Myers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Eye throws a leg kick but Myers moved away.
Eye misses with a low kick as Myers jumps back.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Eye misses with a looping right.
Myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eye motions for Myers to come forward. Eye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers misses with a low kick as Eye jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Myers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Eye lands a leg kick that knocks Myers off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers punishes Eye's body with a nice straight punch.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers avoids the body shot from Eye.
Eye works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Myers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eye throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Myers misses.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Myers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Myers misses with a hook.
Myers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eye's hands.
Myers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Myers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eye has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eye and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Myers dips to his left and cracks Eye with an uppercut!
Eye moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myers blocks a leg kick.
Eye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Myers.
A bone on bone clash there as Eye blocks the leg kick.
Myers throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eye. That's going to slow Myers down.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eye throws out the jab.
Eye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eye connects with a single shot there.
Myers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myers slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eye loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Eye moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eye.
Eye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Myers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eye.
Eye thumps Myers with a low kick.
Eye throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
Eye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Eye finds it's target.
Myers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
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 Third Eye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eye is looking to chop away at Myers's legs.
Eye with a nice calf kick.
Eye throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eye lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Myers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eye.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Eye throws a low kick but it's checked well by Myers.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Eye throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Myers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Eye misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eye throws a leg kick but Myers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Eye.
Eye tries a head kick but it misses.
Eye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands with a cross.
A big right from Myers misses.
Eye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Eye as he connects with a hook.
Eye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Eye loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Eye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eye scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Myers misses.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Myers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Myers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eye.
Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eye.
Myers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers throws a low kick but Eye avoids it.
Eye throws a counter high kick but Myers was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eye.
Third Eye is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers with the inside leg kick.
Eye moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Eye had a free shot at his head there.
Eye cracks a nice hook into Myers's ribs.
Myers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eye is out of range.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Eye moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myers connects with a nice looking jab.
Eye throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Myers blocks a jab.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Eye checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Myers slips a straight right by Eye.
A low kick from Eye is predictable there
and Myers counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
A nice leg kick from Eye, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye walks into a jab.
Myers throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers scores with a leg kick.
Eye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Myers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers throws a leg kick but Eye moved away.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Eye moved out of range nicely.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eye misses with a hook.
Eye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eye chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Myers blocks the leg kick.
Eye throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eye staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eye misses with a low kick.
Donk. Eye catches Myers right on the button with a cross.
Myers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eye finds it's way round the side to connect with Myers's head.
Eye slips under a jab from Myers.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Eye ducks down to avoid it.
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eye connects with a crisp jab.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Eye appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Eye throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eye misses the jab.
Eye walks into a stiff left hand from Myers.
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 Third Eye will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Myers moves away from the strike by Eye.
Eye throws a chopping leg kick but Myers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Eye misses with a body punch
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers throws a body shot but no joy.
Eye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eye misses the jab.
Eye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myers misses with a looping left.
Eye cracks Myers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eye throws a front kick aimed at Myers's knee but Myers avoids it well.
Eye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Eye counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers throws a low kick but Eye avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Myers.
Eye paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Myers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eye loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Eye.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Eye saw that one coming.
Eye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eye takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Eye misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a low kick, right behind Eye 's knee.
Eye connects with a jab.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Cornelius Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers scores with a shot to the body.
Eye lands with a hook. Myers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eye jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Myers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eye throws a low kick, looking for Myers's leg but Myers calmly moves out of range.
Myers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eye tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Myers is able to avoid easily.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Myers throws a solid leg kick but Eye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick but Eye checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eye throws a head kick that misses.
Eye throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers takes one on the button.
Eye misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Eye's corner calls for a 1-2. Eye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eye is looking to score with low kicks.
Myers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eye lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Myers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eye lands the left hand.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Myers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eye is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Eye checks a leg kick.
Eye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eye misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eye throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Eye.
Eye jabs Myers right on the nose. Myers blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Eye. That's going to slow Myers down.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Myers throws the left hand but Eye avoids the punch easily.
Eye misses with a low kick.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Eye's shoulder, as Eye tries to avoid the shot.
Eye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Myers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Third Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eye 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye!
A relieved looking Third Eye 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 672 p4p, 1519 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 91 p4p, 204 weight class). Dunes comes into the arena with The World's Greatest blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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26
195
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunes defends well and Monto ends up having to push Dunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dunes is trying to stand back up but Monto is controlling him
Dunes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Banana Stand that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes is trying to stand up here but Monto is controlling him well.
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Dunes defends the submission attempt.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto prevents Dunes from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dunes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Dunes thows a leg kick but Monto checks it
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Monto shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunes tries to sprawl out of it but Monto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Monto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monto slips under a jab from Dunes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto takes one to the side of the head.
Monto fails with the takedown.
Monto blocks a low kick nicely.
Slugger Dunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monto manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Monto's head.
Dunes scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Monto is just out of range.
Monto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunes.
Dunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Monto blocks the low kick.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Monto's head but Monto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Monto down.
A low kick from Dunes is predictable there
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Monto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davido Monto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monto passes into half guard.
Dunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto thows a huge punch but Dunes dodges it nicely.
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Dunes misses
and Monto counters with a single leg into guard. Dunes didn't expect that.
Monto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monto drops back looking for a leg! Dunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunes manages to kick Monto off! Monto jumps back into Dunes's guard.
Dunes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monto is controlling him.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dunes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto has Dunes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Monto pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dunes tumbling to the mat - Monto dives into Dunes's guard.
Dunes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Monto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dunes breaks the clinch.
Dunes misses with a low kick.
Dunes misses with a looping right.
Dunes scores with a jab to the head.
Monto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Monto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Monto slips nicely into half guard.
Monto stops Dunes from getting back to his feet.
Dunes kicks Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunes defends it nicely.
Monto shoots in for a double leg but Dunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Monto ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Monto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Monto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Monto checks it.
Monto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunes but Dunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes misses the shot to the body.
Dunes throws a shot to the body.
Monto takes one to the side of the head.
Dunes lands a jab.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dunes as he jumps to the side.
Monto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dunes pinned against the cage. Dunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunes wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Dunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Dunes shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Monto tries a quick counter leg kick but Dunes is wise to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monto or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunes, which made it look bad.
Slugger Dunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Dunes works over Monto's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Monto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunes misses with a low kick as Monto jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Dunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunes wants to stand and escape but Monto is having none of it.
Monto throws a big elbow that misses.
Dunes wants to stand but Monto is controlling the position.
Monto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Monto stops Dunes from standing up.
Monto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dunes is trying to buck Monto off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monto is controlling him well.
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dunes pushes Monto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunes, who protects the arm well.
Dunes sneaks out the side door and pushes Monto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Monto's belly button to the back.
That kick from Dunes tenderised Monto's leg. Monto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes misses with a body punch
and Monto moves into the clinch.
Dunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monto moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes throws a leg kick
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes is pushing Monto's head away, looking to escape. Monto manages to hold on to the position though.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dunes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monto tries for a kimura but Dunes is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dunes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Dunes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunes, 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
Slugger Dunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 358 p4p, 754 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 23 p4p, 44 weight class). Gro Ulfimph comes to the cage accompanied by Hired Gun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gro Ulfimph clinches.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat.
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gro Ulfimph is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White drops his hands momentarily and Gro Ulfimph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Gro Ulfimph finds it's target.
White digs a good body shot into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph slips a straight right by White.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gro Ulfimph.
White scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph thuds a left hand into White's body.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
White lands with a light punch inside.
Gro Ulfimph pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White breaks the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by White.
White ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
White jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by clinching up but White breaks away and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Gro Ulfimph fails with an attempt to clinch.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from White.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from White.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gro Ulfimph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White feints a counter leg kick.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gro Ulfimph scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gro Ulfimph.
White scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gro Ulfimph's hands.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Crunch! White slams his shin into Gro Ulfimph's torso.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as White strikes.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
White throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
White misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph clinches up against the cage.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to break free but Gro Ulfimph pushes him back against the cage.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gro Ulfimph to score with a decent uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
A jab from White misses.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
As White tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
White misses with a looping left.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
White misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from White.
Gro Ulfimph has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White just leaning against Gro Ulfimph, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White can't break the clinch.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White breaks the clinch.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
White feints a counter leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Gro Ulfimph settles back down.
Jab, jab by Gro Ulfimph - just one landing.
White loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
White throws out a powerful jab.
White misses with a straight right.
White connects with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White tries to keep at a distance but Gro Ulfimph has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is struggling to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice uppercut.
White tries to break free but Gro Ulfimph pushes him back against the cage.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
White tries to circle away but Gro Ulfimph has him pinned against the cage.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White swinging wildly here.
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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White lands with a hook. Gro Ulfimph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gro Ulfimph.
White 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.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
White blocks an uppercut.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Gro Ulfimph tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an overhand left.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph on the inside.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
White wants to break free but Gro Ulfimph has control.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
White is trying to break the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gro Ulfimph pulls White into guard.
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gro Ulfimph is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White preventing the sweep.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gro Ulfimph is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Gro Ulfimph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gro Ulfimph.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gro Ulfimph, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Our winner, Murzol Gro Ulfimph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 224 p4p, 341 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 14 p4p, 21 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from McKraken does no damage.
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McKraken throws a nice looking combination but Grandis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis needs to keep his hands up - McKraken had a free shot at his head there.
McKraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKraken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grandis takes one to the chin there.
McKraken swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
McKraken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandis counters with a nice uppercut.
Grandis throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range.
Grandis throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKraken.
McKraken checks a leg kick.
McKraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grandis momentarily.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but Grandis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grandis throws a jab when McKraken was well out of range.
McKraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grandis! But no joy.
McKraken throws a series of punches but Grandis avoids them all with ease.
McKraken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grandis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grandis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McKraken throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. McKraken catches Grandis right on the button with a cross.
McKraken with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from McKraken misses.
McKraken swings widly with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grandis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKraken.
McKraken has been working on his balance at McGrady FT, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grandis.
McKraken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McKraken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grandis momentarily.
McKraken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Grandis is quick to defend against it.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but Grandis shows good takedown defense.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
Grandis throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.
McKraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Grandis's head.
McKraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Grandis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKraken is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grandis's half guard.
McKraken prevents Grandis from improving his position.
Grandis is still trying to improve position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKraken lands a nice short elbow.
McKraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grandis is trying to stand up here but McKraken is controlling him well.
McKraken lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKraken 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. Grandis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McKraken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gemechu McKraken!
In his post fight interview, Gemechu McKraken 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Kowalski (ranked 605 p4p, 131 weight class) and Vincent Lomax (ranked 89 p4p, 23 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vincent Lomax was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lomax lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomax misses with a body shot
and Kowalski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown. Lomax tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lomax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lomax lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski scores with a jab.
Kowalski keeps Lomax at a distance using the push kick.
Kowalski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardman MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kowalski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski sets himself, and Lomax steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalski avoids it this time.
Kowalski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kowalski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lomax.
We've been informed that Lomax 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.
Kowalski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lomax ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalski.
Kowalski tests Lomax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vincent Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalski lands a nice hook to Lomax's body. Lomax takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalski tests Lomax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lomax misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lomax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Lomax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Kowalski shoots for a takedown but Lomax saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalski.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalski misses its target.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Kowalski throws an overhand right that drops Lomax like a sack of potatoes! Kowalski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Kowalski!
During a confident post fight interview, Lenny Kowalski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Vincent Lomax stepped up to the mic, saying 'God dammit'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edison Atunes (ranked 14 p4p, 203 weight class) and Kron Kai (ranked 3 p4p, 28 weight class). Kron Kai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Kai misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kai connects with the punch.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Atunes.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Kai's head.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Atunes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai tries to clinch up.
Kai 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.
Atunes checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Kai.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Kai coming out on top.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai is able to avoid easily.
Kai throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kai.
Kron Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes lands a head shot.
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes misses with a leg kick.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kai avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Kai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai thinks about the counter body kick.
Kai slips a straight right by Atunes.
Kai misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Kai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Atunes catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kai unleashes a big counter combination but Atunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Atunes is looking to counter the offense by Kai and move into the clinch.
Kai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Kai jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kai. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Atunes
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
Kai blocks a low kick nicely.
Atunes throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kai.
Kai defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Atunes. Those never looked like landing.
Kai feints a counter leg kick.
Kai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Kai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kai counters with a crisp hook 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 Edison Atunes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot by Kai.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Kai checks it.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Kai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai with the inside leg kick.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
Kron Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kai tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kai should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a head kick.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Atunes tries to clinch up.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Kai.
Atunes slips a jab from Kai.
Kai checks a leg kick.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai moves into the clinch.
Atunes being controlled against the cage.
I was talking to Atunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Atunes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Kai decides to pull guard.
Kai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai has an active guard here but Atunes has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes is taking a breather. Kai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kai actively working from the bottom here.
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
Kai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
Atunes is controlling the pace.
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.
Kai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kron Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai counters with a nice body kick.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Atunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kai throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Kai works over Atunes's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kai throws a lazy body kick
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes lands a jab to Kai's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kai lands with a cross.
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Kai's head but Kai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Kai throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Atunes darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Kai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. Kai shrugs it off though.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Atunes catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Kai dips to his left and cracks Atunes with an uppercut!
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Kai tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Kai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kai is rocked!
That has opened up Kron Kai's cut even more.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Kai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
Kai catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
The cut above Kron Kai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Kai seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Kai breaks away and moves out of range.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick by Atunes misses
and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Kai throws a poor cross that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
Atunes scores with a jab. Kai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edison Atunes clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kai wants to clinch.
Atunes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kai manages to circle out of the way.
Kai catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kai defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kai misses.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kai momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes stuns Kai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atunes with a nice cross.
Kron Kai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Kai misses.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Atunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kai takes a step back to recover.
Kai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kai is looking to score with low kicks.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses
and Kai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Kai misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kron Kai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, Edison Atunes stared into the camera and said 'Smoked weed before this fight I was that confident.'.
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