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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Duang Kanjanasuwan (ranked 6146 p4p, 5861 weight class) and Ambros Taube (ranked 251 p4p, 243 weight class). Duang Kanjanasuwan 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duang Kanjanasuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ambros Taube!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanjanasuwan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taube.
Kanjanasuwan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taube throws a shot from downtown. Kanjanasuwan moves away and avoids it.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Taube moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan thuds his shin into the meat of Taube's side.
Taube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanjanasuwan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taube closes the distance and pushes Kanjanasuwan back into the cage.
Taube's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taube moves into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the body shot from Taube.
Taube dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taube lands with a nice body punch.
Taube just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kanjanasuwan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kanjanasuwan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taube.
Taube avoids the head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan moves in looking to clinch but Taube pushes him off.
Taube keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kanjanasuwan does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taube connects with a jab.
Duang Kanjanasuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ambros Taube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taube scores with a nice strike.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to clinch but Taube is avoiding it.
Taube fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taube has Kanjanasuwan up against the cage in a clinch.
Taube drags the fight down to the ground.
Taube has a closed guard, preventing Kanjanasuwan from standing up.
Taube wants to sweep here but Kanjanasuwan controlling him for the moment.
Taube has a closed guard, preventing Kanjanasuwan from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taube misses the jab.
Kanjanasuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Taube throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kanjanasuwan!
Taube misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanjanasuwan tries to bum rush Taube with a series of wild strikes but Taube uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Taube.
Taube swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube throws a head kick that misses.
Taube is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Taube throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube darts in and clinches Kanjanasuwan up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan controlling the action here for a moment.
Kanjanasuwan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taube.
We've been informed that Taube has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that Taube semi-blocks.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a hook. Taube ducked under it nicely.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a kick to the body.
Taube slips a jab and a cross from Kanjanasuwan.
A combination from Kanjanasuwan does no damage.
Taube dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taube lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taube works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanjanasuwan wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taube misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taube fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kanjanasuwan looks to land a combination. Taube sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kanjanasuwan is breathing heavily.
Taube moves in looking to clinch but Kanjanasuwan pushes him off.
Kanjanasuwan throws a wild body kick that Taube sees coming a mile off.
Taube uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Taube. Those never looked like landing.
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taube manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Taube finds it's way through Kanjanasuwan's defenses.
Taube cracks Kanjanasuwan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taube throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kanjanasuwan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kanjanasuwan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kanjanasuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Taube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambros Taube dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taube connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taube jabs Kanjanasuwan right on the nose. Kanjanasuwan blinks but takes it well.
Taube misses with a series of wild punches.
As Taube looks to move away, Kanjanasuwan throws a big counter combo but Taube just gets out of the way.
Taube goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taube tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taube manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taube avoids the head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Duang Kanjanasuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a two punch combination.
Taube fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kanjanasuwan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taube has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taube tries to land a front kick but Kanjanasuwan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taube tries to clinch up.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to slow Taube down with leg kicks.
Taube throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a two punch combination.
Taube wants to counter the offense by Kanjanasuwan and move into the clinch position.
Taube tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Kanjanasuwan misses
and Taube counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanjanasuwan blocks the body kick.
Taube tries to clinch but Kanjanasuwan is having none of it.
Taube connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taube has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taube scores with a body shot.
Taube scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taube looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanjanasuwan is just out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taube misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Taube lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanjanasuwan takes one to the side of the head.
Kanjanasuwan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taube throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanjanasuwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanjanasuwan throws out a loose jab but Taube uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanjanasuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Taube throws out a counter right but Kanjanasuwan avoids it with no problem.
Kanjanasuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Taube lands an overhand right.
Taube fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kanjanasuwan, pushing him back against the cage.
Taube breaks the clinch.
Taube thuds a left hand into Kanjanasuwan's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanjanasuwan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taube to score with a decent uppercut.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a head kick by Taube.
Taube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanjanasuwan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taube scores with a hook to the body. Kanjanasuwan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taube shoots for a double leg takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well. He's pushed Taube's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taube pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taube looks for the body kick but Kanjanasuwan saw that one coming.
Taube lands a jab.
Taube takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taube just misses with a punch to the body.
Taube closes the distance and pushes Kanjanasuwan back into the cage.
Taube manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Taube moves out of range easily.
Taube moves away from the strike by Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Taube throws a body punch but Kanjanasuwan moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taube looks to land a combination but Kanjanasuwan avoids it well.
A head kick by Kanjanasuwan misses
and Taube counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kanjanasuwan thinking.
Taube connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taube with a nice cross.
Taube scores with the left hand. Kanjanasuwan knows he should have avoided that one.
Taube paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taube with a jab.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Taube.
Taube swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambros Taube showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanjanasuwan - that will leave a mark!
Ambros Taube seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taube connects with a crisp jab.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kanjanasuwan tests Taube's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taube digs a good body shot into Kanjanasuwan's ribs.
Kanjanasuwan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taube swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taube throws a right and a left that Kanjanasuwan avoids nicely.
Taube lands with a good body shot.
Kanjanasuwan lands a leg kick that knocks Taube off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taube drives through and clinches with Kanjanasuwan against the cage.
Taube lands a nice shot to the body.
Taube avoiding damage as Kanjanasuwan throws knees to the body.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Taube dives in for a single leg takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kanjanasuwan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taube clinches with his opponent.
Taube's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taube lands a nice looking body shot.
Taube doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanjanasuwan circles away.
Taube gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanjanasuwan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kanjanasuwan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taube breaks from the clinch.
Taube lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanjanasuwan's head.
Taube dodges the punch combination from Kanjanasuwan.
A punch combination from Taube misses.
Kanjanasuwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kanjanasuwan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taube moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taube slips a jab and a cross from Kanjanasuwan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taube throws a right hand that Kanjanasuwan ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanjanasuwan also avoids with ease.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanjanasuwan defending well as Taube loads up on a big left hand.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Taube is having none of it.
Kanjanasuwan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taube moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taube clinches.
Taube misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taube breaks from the clinch.
Taube misses the shot to the body.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Taube is having none of it.
Taube's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taube duly obliges.
Taube scores with a jab. Kanjanasuwan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taube avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Kanjanasuwan lands but Taube takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taube lands with a good body shot.
Taube slips a straight right by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Taube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanjanasuwan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Taube. That snapped Kanjanasuwan's head back.
Taube scores with a jab to the head.
Taube connects with a single shot there.
Taube lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taube pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taube throws a body punch but Kanjanasuwan moves out of range.
Taube misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kanjanasuwan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ambros Taube is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanjanasuwan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taube swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kanjanasuwan misses the jab.
Taube scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kanjanasuwan in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Kanjanasuwan.
Taube unleashes a big counter combination but Kanjanasuwan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taube just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanjanasuwan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taube's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a head kick.
Duang Kanjanasuwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanjanasuwan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taube keeps the fight on the outside.
Taube throws a series of punches but Kanjanasuwan avoids them all with ease.
Taube misses with a body shot.
Kanjanasuwan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taube 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.
Kanjanasuwan throws a leg kick that misses.
Taube lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambros Taube comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taube has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambros Taube!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Black (ranked 5101 p4p, 4883 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 409 p4p, 399 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vadim Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
Black throws a right hand that Jitsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jitsu also avoids with ease.
Jitsu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Black.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jitsu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jitsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jitsu passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jitsu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Black defend it? Jitsu steps over the head and cranks it - Black is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jiu Jitsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Moossaka (ranked 4751 p4p, 4926 weight class) and Dominick Jones (ranked 559 p4p, 581 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Moossaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moossaka. Moossaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moossaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Moossaka tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones clobbers Moossaka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Moossaka ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Moossaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moossaka under the eye.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moossaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moossaka walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moossaka.
Jones misses with a combination
and Moossaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moossaka.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moossaka is defending well.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Moossaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jake Moossaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Jones.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moossaka can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moossaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moossaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Moossaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moossaka gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Moossaka misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Moossaka has the dominant position.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow.
Moossaka lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Moossaka throws a head punch that misses.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Moossaka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Moossaka content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Moossaka keeps him under control.
Moossaka tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moossaka is aware though and is defending well.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moossaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones working for a triangle but Moossaka defends it easily.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moossaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Moossaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moossaka moves into the clinch successfully.
Jake Moossaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moossaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Moossaka misses with the head strike.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moossaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to break free but Moossaka has control.
Moossaka throws an elbow that misses.
Moossaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moossaka.
A head punch on the inside from Moossaka fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moossaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moossaka.
Moossaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moossaka throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Moossaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moossaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Moossaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moossaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Moossaka is controlling the position.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Moossaka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Moossaka has him pressed against the cage.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Moossaka, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Moossaka has double underhooks.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moossaka throws an elbow but misses.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moossaka after a bit of a struggle.
Jake Moossaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Jones.
Moossaka misses with a body punch.
Moossaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka misses with a punch to the body.
Moossaka misses with a body punch.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow.
Moossaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moossaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Moossaka is stalling here.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Dominick Jones has been cut.
Jones wants a takedown.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Moossaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moossaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with an elbow strike.
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moossaka regains guard immediately.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Moossaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Moossaka keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Moossaka has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moossaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moossaka is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control but Moossaka is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Moossaka moves out of range.
Moossaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Moossaka.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Moossaka is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jake Moossaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moossaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Moossaka is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moossaka moves into the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moossaka lands an elbow inside.
Jake Moossaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Moossaka lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Moossaka misses with a body punch.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Moossaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Dominick Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moossaka throws an elbow that misses.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones tries to circle away but Moossaka has him pinned against the cage.
Moossaka throws an elbow that misses.
Moossaka lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Moossaka keeps him there for the moment.
Moossaka misses with an elbow strike.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Jones is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Moossaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moossaka, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Moossaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabel Greene (ranked 4814 p4p, 4823 weight class) and Aisland Bounser (ranked 556 p4p, 561 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 Aisland Bounser 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mabel Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aisland Bounser!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Bounser pushes him off.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Bounser circles away.
Greene fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bounser avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bounser misses.
Bounser slips a jab from Greene.
Bounser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greene wants to clinch up but Bounser keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Greene misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounser drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bounser wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Greene winds up and cracks Bounser with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bounser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bounser wants to sweep but no luck.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Bounser blocks nicely.
Bounser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greene's guard.
Bounser chips away with some ground and pound.
 It looks like Mabel Greene has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bounser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greene is trying to keep Bounser in close.
Bounser cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Bounser sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greene trying to control the position.
Bounser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greene 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.
Bounser postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Mabel Greene's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bounser distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jeez, Mabel Greene's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mabel Greene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aisland Bounser!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pok Raksudsud (ranked 3955 p4p, 4925 weight class) and Aisland Naytiv (ranked 364 p4p, 405 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pok Raksudsud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aisland Naytiv!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raksudsud throws a poor cross that misses
and Naytiv cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raksudsud.
A head kick misses from Raksudsud.
Raksudsud pushes Naytiv up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Raksudsud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Naytiv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raksudsud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Naytiv.
Naytiv is trying to pull guard but Raksudsud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Naytiv digs a right hand into Raksudsud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raksudsud's gas tank.
Naytiv misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raksudsud manages to break the clinch.
Raksudsud throws a leg kick but Naytiv checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naytiv tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naytiv cracks Raksudsud with an open hand slap.
Raksudsud ducks right into an uppercut from Naytiv.
Raksudsud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naytiv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Naytiv.
Naytiv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raksudsud is trying to stall.
Naytiv can't find room to land a body shot as Raksudsud controls the action.
Raksudsud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raksudsud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naytiv scores with a jab to the body.
Naytiv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raksudsud misses with an uppercut.
Naytiv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raksudsud tries to keep at a distance but Naytiv has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raksudsud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naytiv struggles to land a body shot inside as Raksudsud controls his hands.
Naytiv lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raksudsud backwards.
Naytiv lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Naytiv on the inside.
Naytiv can't get the takedown.
Pok Raksudsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aisland Naytiv.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raksudsud is trying to break the clinch but Naytiv is controlling him.
Raksudsud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naytiv pushes Raksudsud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naytiv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raksudsud walks away with a smile on his face. Naytiv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naytiv lands with a straight right. Raksudsud didn't see that one coming.
Raksudsud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Raksudsud clinches.
Raksudsud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naytiv.
Raksudsud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raksudsud tries to break free but Naytiv pushes him back against the cage.
Raksudsud tries to circle away but Naytiv has him pinned against the cage.
Naytiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Naytiv.
Naytiv has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raksudsud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Naytiv is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Raksudsud to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Naytiv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naytiv scores with a shoulder strike.
Naytiv is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naytiv lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naytiv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raksudsud smiles and moves away.
Naytiv throws a leg kick but Raksudsud moved away.
Raksudsud stuffs the takedown attempt from Naytiv. Naytiv gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raksudsud.
Raksudsud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Naytiv lands a nice shot that snaps Raksudsud's head back.
Raksudsud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Naytiv stuns Raksudsud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raksudsud is breathing heavily.
Naytiv lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naytiv lands a jab to the head.
Naytiv closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naytiv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Naytiv lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naytiv keeps control of Raksudsud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raksudsud can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naytiv takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Naytiv tries to pull guard but Raksudsud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Naytiv lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Naytiv.
Naytiv misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Naytiv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raksudsud's elbow.
Naytiv pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aisland Naytiv dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Naytiv lands a nice hook to Raksudsud's body. Raksudsud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naytiv lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raksudsud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Naytiv lands the left hand.
Raksudsud throws a looping overhand right but Naytiv ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Naytiv.
Naytiv lands a really nice looking cross but Raksudsud seems unphased.
Raksudsud tries to clinch but Naytiv moves out of range.
Aisland Naytiv seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raksudsud throws a sloppy head kick and Naytiv moves out of range easily.
Raksudsud wants to clinch up but Naytiv keeps it at a distance.
Naytiv avoids the head kick by Raksudsud.
A head kick misses from Raksudsud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naytiv lands with a shot to the body.
Naytiv moves into the clinch successfully.
Naytiv lands a shoulder strike.
Naytiv gets through Raksudsud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Naytiv.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naytiv scores with a hook to the body.
Naytiv goes for a takedown attempt but Raksudsud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Naytiv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naytiv pushes Raksudsud up against the cage in a clinch.
Naytiv scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naytiv scores with a shot to the side of Raksudsud's head.
Naytiv lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naytiv scores with a shot to the side of Raksudsud's head.
Naytiv can't find room to land a body shot as Raksudsud controls the action.
Naytiv lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raksudsud backwards.
Naytiv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisland Naytiv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naytiv scores with a sloppy right hand. Raksudsud should have avoided that one.
Naytiv jabs at Raksudsud's body.
Raksudsud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raksudsud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naytiv manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naytiv connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 Raksudsud is rocked!
Raksudsud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naytiv lands with a hook. Raksudsud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Raksudsud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naytiv lands a slapping body shot.
Naytiv rushes Raksudsud and presses him up against the cage.
Raksudsud seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naytiv.
Naytiv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raksudsud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naytiv lands with a right to the head.
Naytiv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Naytiv on the inside.
Aisland Naytiv seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Naytiv pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Naytiv lands with a cross.
Naytiv rushes Raksudsud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naytiv digs a right hand underneath Raksudsud's ribcage. Raksudsud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Naytiv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raksudsud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naytiv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raksudsud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pok Raksudsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aisland Naytiv.
Naytiv lands with an overhand left.
A head kick by Raksudsud misses
letting Naytiv counter with a right hand.
Naytiv 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.
Naytiv bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raksudsud's head.
Naytiv uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BOOM! Naytiv lands a beautiful left hook that drops Raksudsud. Raksudsud tries to recover but Naytiv is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Raksudsud lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aisland Naytiv!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Turn (ranked 3706 p4p, 4788 weight class) and Gary Koistinen (ranked 366 p4p, 467 weight class). Ray Turn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Turn !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gary Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turn avoids the head kick by Koistinen.
Turn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koistinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turn tries for a takedown but Koistinen circles away easily
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koistinen moves into range and clinches up with Turn .
Turn tries to score a body lock takedown but Koistinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koistinen has picked Turn up - he's going for a ride! Koistinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Turn wants to control but Koistinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turn .
Turn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turn is trying to control the position but Koistinen postures up.
Koistinen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turn 's guard.
Koistinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koistinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turn . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koistinen's guard.
Turn with a nice head shot there.
Turn is working Koistinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turn cracks Koistinen with a solid left hand.
Turn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turn cracks Koistinen with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Koistinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koistinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Koistinen trying to keep a closed guard but Turn is proving a slippery customer.
Turn advances to half guard.
Koistinen is staying active underneath Turn , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koistinen is just riding it out for now. Turn eventually gives up the hold.
Turn maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Koistinen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Turn has cracked it and Koistinen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Turn !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Turn !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 4806 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 567 p4p, 403 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. Auric Gallahad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahad dodges the punch combination from St Georges.
Gallahad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallahad shoots for a takedown but St Georges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Gallahad backs off St Georges throws a huge counter combo but Gallahad manages to avoid it all.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Georges but St Georges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Georges closes the distance and pushes Gallahad back into the cage.
St Georges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gallahad tries to clinch up but St Georges circles away and keeps his distance.
St Georges has Gallahad up against the cage in a clinch.
St Georges breaks from the clinch.
Gallahad dodges the punch combination from St Georges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges misses with the combination.
St Georges throws a right hand that Gallahad ducks under and follows up with a left that Gallahad also avoids with ease.
Gallahad with a poor takedown
and St Georges counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Georges defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gallahad.
St Georges lands a left and a right that send Gallahad crashing to the mat, dazed. St Georges thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gallahad is rocked!
Auric Gallahad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad darts in looking for a takedown but St Georges gets double underhooks and turns Gallahad into the cage.
Oh Gallahad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallahad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gallahad seems to have got his legs back now.
Gallahad is trying to drag St Georges to the mat but St Georges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gallahad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Georges avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gallahad is trying to pull guard but St Georges has him pressed against the cage.
St Georges breaks the clinch.
St Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Georges cracks Gallahad with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. St Georges has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gallahad to stand back up!
St Georges looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gallahad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Georges defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Georges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Georges smiles and moves away.
St Georges drives through and clinches with Gallahad against the cage.
Gallahad has St Georges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St Georges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallahad wants a takedown.
Gallahad can't get the takedown.
Gallahad drops down looking for an ankle pick but St Georges pulls his leg out and moves away.
St Georges ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gallahad is breathing heavily.
Gallahad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Georges can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Georges is defending against the submission attempts here by Gallahad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad throwing shots but St Georges is blocking nicely.
Gallahad 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.
Gallahad prevents St Georges from improving his position.
St Georges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gallahad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gallahad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gallahad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallahad seems to be working for a kimura but St Georges defends the submission attempt.
Gallahad is trying to control. St Georges wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gallahad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad is working for a kimura but St Georges is defending it quite comfortably.
Gallahad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St Georges dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for St Georges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallahad tries to clinch up but St Georges circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallahad tries to clinch up but St Georges circles away and keeps his distance.
St Georges stuffs the takedown.
Gallahad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Georges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallahad shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from St Georges.
St Georges lands a left and a right that send Gallahad crashing to the mat, dazed. St Georges thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Georges misses with a two punch combination.
St Georges misses with a series of wild punches.
Gallahad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
St Georges dodges the ground and pound from Gallahad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallahad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gallahad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gallahad tries for a kimura but St Georges is defending well.
Gallahad has worked his way into a potential kimura here. St Georges is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gallahad yanks on the arm and St Georges is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gallahad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Pierre St Georges stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was too slow this time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hragnelf Ansson (ranked 3575 p4p, 4008 weight class) and Eduardo Takamura (ranked 464 p4p, 509 weight class). Hragnelf Ansson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hragnelf Ansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ansson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ansson.
And Takamura tries to counter it with a takedown but Ansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Takamura feints the counter takedown.
Ansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hragnelf Ansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansson forces Takamura back against the cage and clinches.
Ansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ansson goes for a double leg but Takamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takamura continues to drive forward.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takamura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ansson wants to take the fight to the mat but Takamura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ansson manages to pull guard.
Takamura is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamura forces his way into half guard.
Takamura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ansson defend it? Takamura steps over the head and cranks it - Ansson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Takamura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Takamura!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoeff (ranked 3544 p4p, 3703 weight class) and Andrey Mihaylov (ranked 441 p4p, 455 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melvin Manhoeff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrey Mihaylov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoeff darts in and clinches Mihaylov up against the cage.
Manhoeff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Manhoeff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihaylov keeps working.
Manhoeff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mihaylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manhoeff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manhoeff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Manhoeff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mihaylov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manhoeff.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mihaylov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Mihaylov is blocking nicely.
Manhoeff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manhoeff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manhoeff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manhoeff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihaylov's head.
Manhoeff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Andrey Mihaylov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoeff working over Mihaylov with some ground and pound. Mihaylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manhoeff content to control rather than advance.
Manhoeff is keen to just control but Mihaylov is a slippery customer.
Manhoeff is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mihaylov!
Manhoeff controlling from mount.
Mihaylov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manhoeff lands a big elbow.
Manhoeff lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff looking to finish Mihaylov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mihaylov!
Manhoeff landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoeff lands a big shot there that rocks Mihaylov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manhoeff is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes but Mihaylov is staying in there.
Mihaylov is rocked!
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manhoeff connects with a bit shot that sees Mihaylov covering up! More strikes from Manhoeff and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Manhoeff is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Manhoeff!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 2829 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 137 p4p, 145 weight class). Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jobber Joe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jobber Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the head.
Joe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamogawa at a distance.
Joe takes a swing at Kamogawa's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamogawa has time to react.
Kamogawa clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe lands a body shot.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Joe pushes Kamogawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Joe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Joe blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries a body shot but Kamogawa blocks it.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamogawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamogawa's elbow.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joe smiles and moves away.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Kamogawa's belly button to the back.
Kamogawa rushes Joe and presses him up against the cage.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
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!
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joe to keep the fight standing.
Jobber Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genji Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Kamogawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Kamogawa.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Joe wants to stall.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a body shot from Joe.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Joe is working Kamogawa over against the cage.
Kamogawa tries to pull guard but Joe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe gets through Kamogawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa working aggressively here.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Kamogawa misses with some punches.
Joe lands a right hand.
Joe prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa gets through Joe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've been informed that Kamogawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joe swings for the body but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamogawa moves away.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamogawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joe.
Joe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kamogawa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamogawa stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
A nice side step and Kamogawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamogawa gets a clinch.
Joe blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa pushes Joe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Kamogawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe staying out of range there.
A big left from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe throws a series of punches but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe throwing a counter right hand but Kamogawa manages to avoid it.
Jobber Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamogawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamogawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Joe off the cage and back into range.
Joe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamogawa.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Kamogawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe tests Kamogawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
Nice shot by Joe.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Kamogawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamogawa clinches with his opponent.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kamogawa as Joe tries to tie him up.
Joe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamogawa backwards.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamogawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamogawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamogawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Joe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joe's gas tank.
Kamogawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa trying to control the position 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 Jobber Joe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamogawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a big shot that misses.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe ducks right into an uppercut from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Kamogawa. Beautiful body shot.
Joe cracks Kamogawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamogawa is just out of range.
Kamogawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe scores with a one two! Kamogawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Kamogawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kamogawa throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Joe.
Kamogawa is rocked!
Kamogawa wants to clinch
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamogawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe sizes up Kamogawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Joe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kamogawa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Joe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kamogawa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jobber Joe!
Jobber Joe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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