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SYN 826 Sitsongrit vs. Ho Joy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 651 p4p, 907 weight class) and Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 36 p4p, 57 weight class). Udomprecha has chosen Danger as his entrance music. Paw Paw Udomprecha has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams cracks Udomprecha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Udomprecha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Udomprecha throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Udomprecha throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Udomprecha throws a big counter head kick but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Udomprecha's head back.
Udomprecha misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Udomprecha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Williams cracks Udomprecha with a good jab.
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!
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Udomprecha. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Udomprecha.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Udomprecha's shoulder, as Udomprecha tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Udomprecha is trying to control but can't.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Udomprecha is working away.
Udomprecha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams 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.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Udomprecha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Udomprecha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Udomprecha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Udomprecha is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Udomprecha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Williams avoids the body shot from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a hook
and Udomprecha counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Udomprecha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Udomprecha.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Udomprecha moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Udomprecha on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Udomprecha counters with a left to the body.
Udomprecha lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Udomprecha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udomprecha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Udomprecha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Udomprecha's head back.
Udomprecha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Udomprecha slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams cracks Udomprecha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Udomprecha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Udomprecha feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Udomprecha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha blocks a jab.
Udomprecha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Udomprecha at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Udomprecha gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Udomprecha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Udomprecha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
A jab from Udomprecha misses.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Udomprecha counters with a nice body kick.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Udomprecha throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Udomprecha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Udomprecha seems unphased.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Udomprecha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Udomprecha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Udomprecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Good shot there by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Udomprecha slips the punch.
Udomprecha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Udomprecha slips under a jab.
Udomprecha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Udomprecha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Udomprecha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses with an uppercut.
Udomprecha scores with a punch to the head.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams lands a nice hook to Udomprecha's body. Udomprecha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams wants to clinch up but Udomprecha keeps it at a distance.
Udomprecha throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Udomprecha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Udomprecha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
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!
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Udomprecha.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Williams catches Udomprecha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Udomprecha misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams scores with a jab.
Udomprecha ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Udomprecha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Udomprecha just misses with a punch to the body.
Udomprecha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Udomprecha tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Udomprecha staying out of range there.
Udomprecha slips a straight right by Williams.
Udomprecha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udomprecha can do to turn this around?
Udomprecha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Udomprecha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Udomprecha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Udomprecha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Udomprecha misses.
Udomprecha gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Udomprecha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udomprecha throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Udomprecha checks it.
Udomprecha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Udomprecha cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams throws the left hand but Udomprecha avoids the punch easily.
Williams cracks Udomprecha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams jabs at Udomprecha's body.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Udomprecha throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a jab. Udomprecha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udomprecha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a hook but Udomprecha blocks it.
It seemed like Udomprecha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Udomprecha misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Udomprecha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Udomprecha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams tries to clinch but Udomprecha is having none of it.
Udomprecha walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thuds a left hand into Udomprecha's body.
Udomprecha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Williams misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a looping right.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Udomprecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Udomprecha ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams defending well as Udomprecha loads up on a big left hand.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Udomprecha counters with a stiff right hand.
Udomprecha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Udomprecha.
Williams throws a right and a left that Udomprecha avoids nicely.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Udomprecha misses with a few strikes there.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams defending well as Udomprecha loads up on a big left hand.
Williams feints and then cracks Udomprecha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Udomprecha down.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams rushes Udomprecha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udomprecha backwards.
Udomprecha tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Udomprecha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Udomprecha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Udomprecha can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Udomprecha lands a right hand.
Robin Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Udomprecha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams prevents Udomprecha from breaking the clinch.
Udomprecha is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Udomprecha fails to land.
Udomprecha stalling.
Udomprecha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Udomprecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Udomprecha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Udomprecha seems unphased.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Udomprecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Udomprecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Udomprecha avoids it easily.
Udomprecha looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams catches Udomprecha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Udomprecha slips under a jab from Williams.
Udomprecha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Udomprecha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a low kick but Udomprecha avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Udomprecha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Udomprecha walks into a left hand.
Udomprecha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Udomprecha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 451 p4p, 422 weight class) and Koichi Kamei (ranked 63 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Kamei misses with a combination
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamei.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Kamei tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Kamei back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kamei is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole steps in with a hook that catches Kamei right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cole follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kamei looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
In his post fight interview, James Cole 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 200 p4p, 356 weight class) and Mikey Day (ranked 12 p4p, 21 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class 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 20 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Day!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Kenobi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenobi is looking to stand up but Day isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenobi pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day wants to pass the guard but Kenobi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenobi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day 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.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
Day sizes up Kenobi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Kenobi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Day doesn't seem bothered though.
Day lands a jab to Kenobi's midsection.
Kenobi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Day will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi misses with a double jab.
Day throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Day's knee but Day avoids it well.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenobi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenobi misses with a hook
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day with a hook.
Kenobi fails to land with a series of punches.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day misses with a straight left.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenobi misses the body punch
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenobi.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Kenobi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kenobi did well to prevent Day getting side control.
Kenobi has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Day throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenobi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenobi tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Day wants to control but Kenobi is keeping him busy.
Day working the ground and pound but Kenobi is defending the strikes.
Kenobi is looking to reverse the position.
Kenobi is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Kenobi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kenobi is pushing Day's head away, looking to escape. Day manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Day scoring with punches and elbows.
Day is chipping away with strikes.
Day working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kenobi is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
Day happy to just control the position for now.
Day creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kenobi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Day working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Day darts in trying to clinch
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a body shot
and Day counters with a body kick that stops Kenobi in his tracks momentarily.
We've been told by Kenobi's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Day.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kenobi throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Day avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Day doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenobi circles away.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Day slips under a jab.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi scores with a body shot.
Day shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenobi as he avoids it easily.
Kenobi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Day misses with a left hand
and Kenobi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenobi lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Day walks into a left hand.
Day lands the left hand.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Day misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Day counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body
and Day counters with a solid body kick.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Day throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Day in his tracks.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Kenobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Day digs a good hook to Kenobi's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Day is looking to clinch but Kenobi is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Day.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Day.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Kenobi avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenobi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Day misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Kenobi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenobi jabs Day to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Kenobi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Day tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenobi counters with a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kenobi stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Day misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Day sees coming a mile off.
Day lands a jab to Kenobi's midsection.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day blocks a leg kick.
Day wants to clinch up but Kenobi keeps it at a distance.
Kenobi connects with a right hand. Day shakes it off.
Day looks for the body kick but Kenobi saw that one coming.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day misses with a body kick.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi thumps Day with a low kick.
Day tests Kenobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a nice outside 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!
Day looks for a takedown but Kenobi sprawls well.
Kenobi throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi lands with a nice body punch.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Kenobi tries to land a leg kick but Day saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Day avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Kenobi slams his shin into Day's torso.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with an overhand left.
Kenobi lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Day throws a shot to the body.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenobi counters with a nice uppercut.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Kenobi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenobi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Day counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Day.
Day takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day scores with a spinning back kick!
Kenobi lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day cracks Kenobi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenobi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kenobi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
A very excited looking Obi Wan Kenobi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 508 p4p, 455 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 84 p4p, 73 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22 - 15 - 0 |
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Kawamata misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawamata scores with a hook.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Holmes Jr slips the punch.
Holmes Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes Jr.
Kawamata throws a front kick aimed at Holmes Jr's knee but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Kawamata's front leg with a kick but Kawamata checks it.
As Holmes Jr backs away, Kawamata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kawamata throws a sloppy body shot
and Holmes Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Kawamata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Kawamata is predictable there
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight 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!
Kawamata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Holmes Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick lands for Kawamata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kawamata moves out of range easily.
Kawamata jabs Holmes Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawamata circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawamata throws a chopping leg kick but Holmes Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holmes Jr has time to react.
Holmes Jr throws a jab when Kawamata was well out of range.
Holmes Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kawamata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Kawamata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Kawamata.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes Jr. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holmes Jr throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
An inside leg kick from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Kawamata looks to land a combination but Holmes Jr avoids it well.
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Kawamata.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Kawamata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawamata lands a high kick!
Holmes Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata catches Holmes Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata dips to his left and cracks Holmes Jr with an uppercut!
Kawamata attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kawamata throws a push kick but Holmes Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata slips a straight right by Holmes Jr.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Kawamata steps away.
Kawamata staying out of range there.
Holmes Jr loads up on a big right hand but Kawamata slips the punch.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawamata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawamata connects with a single shot there.
Kawamata connects with a leg kick.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes Jr cracks Kawamata with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kawamata looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Holmes Jr finish him?
 Kawamata is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawamata.
Oh Kawamata is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Kawamata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kawamata avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Kawamata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kawamata! Holmes Jr lets Kawamata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawamata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kawamata - that will leave a mark!
Holmes Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata fails with an attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
Kawamata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmes Jr lands a big head kick that sends Kawamata tumbling to the mat! Holmes Jr takes a step backwards and waves Kawamata back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawamata.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kawamata misses with a body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand from hell and Kawamata is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Holmes Jr!
After winning the bout, Mike Holmes Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 193 p4p, 170 weight class) and Sasha Beliy (ranked 26 p4p, 23 weight class). Alela comes into the arena with Ground Zero (MOP) blaring out of the sound system. Beliy has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasha Beliy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Alela moves out of range easily.
Beliy tries to bum rush Alela with a series of wild strikes but Alela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alela quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beliy sprawls and moves away.
Alela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alela throws the left hand but Beliy avoids the punch easily.
Alela tries to clinch up.
Beliy connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy throws a push kick but Alela slaps the foot to one side.
Beliy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beliy connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beliy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alela slips a jab from Beliy.
Alela throwing a counter right hand but Beliy manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Alela.
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alela.
A jab from Alela misses.
And Beliy responds with a good body kick, but Alela manages to step out the way in time.
Alela lands a jab to Beliy's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela lands with a hook. Beliy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beliy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beliy drops his hands momentarily and Alela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Alela as he checks the leg kick.
Alela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beliy 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.
Alela looks to land a left hand but Beliy moved out of range nicely.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alela swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beliy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alela.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beliy.
Beliy throws a sloppy body shot
and Alela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beliy tries a head kick but it misses.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beliy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beliy throws a series of punches but Alela avoids them all with ease.
Alela misses with a right hand
and Beliy counters with a stiff right hand.
Beliy clobbers Alela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Beliy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beliy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beliy throws a sloppy body shot
and Alela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beliy shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sasha Beliy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alela takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alela throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beliy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alela scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Beliy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beliy. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy throws a head kick but Alela moves out of range.
Beliy's corner calls for a 1-2. Beliy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beliy misses with a few strikes there.
Beliy throws the left hand but Alela avoids the punch easily.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beliy throws a right hand that Alela ducks under and follows up with a left that Alela also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Alela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beliy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beliy throws a poor cross that misses
and Alela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alela throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Beliy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alela's corner calls for a 1-2. Alela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy blocks a jab.
Alela avoids the head kick by Beliy.
Alela throws a right hand that Beliy ducks under and follows up with a left that Beliy also avoids with ease.
Alela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beliy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Alela.
Alela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beliy was well out of range. Poor timing from Alela.
Alela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beliy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beliy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alela connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Beliy.
Alela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beliy can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Beliy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beliy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alela is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Alela.
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Beliy.
Beliy throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Sao Alela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alela 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 Beliy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beliy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beliy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alela misses with a looping left.
Beliy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alela misses with a hook
and Beliy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beliy was well out of range. Poor timing from Alela.
Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beliy!
Alela slips a jab and a cross from Beliy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy throws a nice looking combination but Alela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Beliy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alela's knee momentarily.
Beliy looks to throw the jab but Alela is out of range.
Beliy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beliy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alela throws out a leg kick but Beliy moves out of range and Alela only half commits.
Beliy unleashes a big counter combination but Alela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beliy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alela.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beliy manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Beliy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alela catches Beliy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beliy moves out of range of the body kick.
Beliy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Alela misses with a wild body shot.
Beliy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
A countering left hand to the body from Beliy misses.
Sao Alela is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela connects with a body shot.
Beliy lands with a shot to the body.
Alela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alela moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBeliy.
Alela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beliy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beliy scrambles back to his feet.
Alela tries to land a leg kick but Beliy saw it coming and moves away.
Alela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beliy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela misses with a body shot.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beliy.
Beliy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alela blocks it well.
Beliy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beliy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy throws a looping overhand right but Alela ducks down to avoid it.
Beliy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Alela counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alela 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Sasha Beliy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Williams (ranked 18 p4p, 118 weight class) and Quân Lê (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quân Lê!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Lê's shoulder, as Lê tries to avoid the shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Lê misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lê takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Lê moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Lê throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams slips a jab from Lê.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Lê 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.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lê tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams slips under a jab.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lê is looking to clinch.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Lê is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Williams tests Lê's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê blocks a jab.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Lê slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê connects with a single shot there.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lê walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
A big right from Williams misses.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Lê misses.
Williams moves forwards but Lê connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Lê misses the jab.
A left lands for Lê.
Lê cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lê.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range as Lê strikes.
Lê ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Lê moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lê avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Lê is just out of range.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê walks into a jab.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams digs a good hook to Lê's body.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams 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.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams misses with a hook. Lê ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams misses with a hook.
Lê moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Lê was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Lê scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams is rocked!
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Lê is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lê.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
Williams staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lês jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lê misses.
Good shot there by Williams.
Lê wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lê stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lê in his tracks.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lê takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lê might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Lê looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lê in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lê defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Lê takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lê under the eye.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams sizes up Lê with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lê blocks a jab.
Lê ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams slips under a jab from Lê.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Lê off the cage and back into range.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Williams misses.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams moves away from the strike by Lê.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Lê's head back.
Good exchange - Lê coming out on top.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Lê misses with a hook.
Lê staying out of range there.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Lê drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Lê.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Lê's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lê scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lê on the side of the head.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lê misses with a straight left.
Lê slips under a jab from Williams.
Lê throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Williams.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Lê misses.
Lê walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams slips a jab from Lê.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Lê takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê moves away from the strike by Williams.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Lê's head but Lê sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
A jab from Williams misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Lê. Lê maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Lê scores with a jab.
Lê slips under a jab.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lê finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Lê misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lê lands.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Williams cracks Lê with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lê staying out of range there.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lê! But no joy.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Lê's head.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Williams misses.
Lê throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Lê swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lê doesn't seem bothered though.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lê throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams jabs at Lê's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lê staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wayne Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
An out of breath Wayne Williams 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardbird Knox (ranked 125 p4p, 160 weight class) and Brutus Leagatius (ranked 21 p4p, 27 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now's The Time | Charlie Parker. Yardbird Knox has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardbird Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brutus Leagatius!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Knox has knocked Leagatius down with a huge combo! Knox steps away and waves a wobbly Leagatius back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Leagatius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Leagatius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leagatius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox moves out of range as Leagatius strikes.
Knox checks a low kick from Leagatius.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leagatius.
Leagatius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox cracks Leagatius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leagatius to stand back up!
Leagatius is rocked!
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Leagatius's belly button to the back.
Leagatius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Leagatius moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Leagatius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a pinpoint strike between Leagatius's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Leagatius crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Knox scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yardbird Knox!
Yardbird Knox gave a mention to Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Brutus Leagatius was interviewed post fight and said 'Well deserved to my opponent. I thought I planned correctly for his style of fighting, but obviously I was wrong. I will discuss with my team, and we will see where I go from here. Thank you to all of the fans! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Monkey (ranked 58 p4p, 181 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 8 p4p, 30 weight class). Monkey's entrance music is Bransjehora. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey motions for Rishkinov to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rishkinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Rishkinov moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Rishkinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rishkinov misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monkey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rishkinov - the referee stops the clock and Monkey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rishkinov. Monkey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rishkinov scores with a kick 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!
Rishkinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rishkinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Rishkinov does it's job there.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Rishkinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey throws a series of punches but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov is working for a kimura here but Monkey manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov is controlling Monkey's posture.
Rishkinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Monkey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov manages to get back to half guard.
Monkey trying to control the pace.
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't.
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
Monkey content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov trying to control here.
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rishkinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Monkey puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov trying to get back to full guard but Monkey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Monkey has a good base and remains in mount.
Rishkinov keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey 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.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey catches Rishkinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rishkinov punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Rishkinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Rishkinov down.
Rishkinov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Monkey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rishkinov is able to avoid easily.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rishkinov can do to turn this around?
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rishkinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rishkinov looks for a takedown but Monkey sprawls well.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rishkinov.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Monkey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rishkinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Monkey throws a push kick but Rishkinov slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Rishkinov.
Monkey connects with a jab.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rishkinov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monkey takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rishkinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Monkey, which made it look bad.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rishkinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Monkey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rishkinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rishkinov misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov slips a jab and a cross from Monkey.
Sloppy strikes from Rishkinov. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws a low kick but Rishkinov moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey digs a good hook to Rishkinov's body.
Monkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rishkinov momentarily.
Rishkinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Rishkinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rishkinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Rishkinov wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position.
Rishkinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rishkinov. That did some damage!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Monkey enables Rishkinov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Monkey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rishkinov's guard. Nice move by Monkey!
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monkey is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Monkey tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monkey is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monkey passes into half guard.
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monkey scores with a hook.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rishkinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey motions for Rishkinov to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov dips to his left and cracks Monkey with an uppercut!
Rishkinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Rishkinov thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Rishkinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rishkinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Rishkinov throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Rishkinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov cracks Monkey with a good jab.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Monkey misses with a head kick.
Rishkinov looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rishkinov wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Rishkinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monkey in his tracks.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Rishkinov throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Rishkinov's side.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
A nice leg kick from Rishkinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rishkinov.
A head kick misses from Rishkinov.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Rishkinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Rishkinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rishkinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
A nice leg kick from Rishkinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rishkinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Rishkinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rishkinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Rishkinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov walks into a jab.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Rishkinov with an uppercut!
Rishkinov is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rishkinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rishkinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey lands a glancing blow to the side of Rishkinov's head.
Rishkinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook. Rishkinov ducked under it nicely.
Monkey cracks a nice hook into Rishkinov's ribs.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rishkinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rishkinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Monkey tries to land a leg kick but Rishkinov saw it coming and moves away.
Rishkinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monkey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rishkinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rishkinov. That did some damage!
Rishkinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monkey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov blocks the body kick.
Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rishkinov's sensitive parts.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Rishkinov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rishkinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monkey is staying active underneath Rishkinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rishkinov working over Monkey with some ground and pound. Monkey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rishkinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rishkinov is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Demon Monkey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monkey clobbers Rishkinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A good leg kick by Rishkinov.
Monkey thows a body kick. Rishkinov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rishkinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Monkey tests Rishkinov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rishkinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Monkey.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the nose.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Rishkinov wants to counter the offense by Monkey and move into the clinch position.
Rishkinov misses the jab.
Monkey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Rishkinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rishkinov lands a head shot.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov drops his hands momentarily and Monkey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey throws a hook but Rishkinov avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monkey quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rishkinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rishkinov on the side of the head.
Monkey with the inside leg kick.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Rishkinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov fails with the takedown.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey works Rishkinov's body with a nice hook.
Rishkinov lands with a nice body kick.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Rishkinov slips the punch.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey punishes Rishkinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Rishkinov saw that one coming.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Rishkinov jumps back.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Monkey scores with a push kick.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rishkinov connects with a single shot there.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Rishkinov moved away.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Rishkinov closes the distance and clinches up with Monkey, looking for a takedown. Rishkinov pushes Monkey against the cage but Monkey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Rishkinov backs away, Monkey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monkey avoids it really well and circles away.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Monkey stuns Rishkinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rishkinov.
Monkey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Rishkinov saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Rishkinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Monkey digs a good hook to Rishkinov's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey had his way with Serhey Rishkinov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rishkinov throws out a powerful jab.
Rishkinov tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rishkinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Rishkinov is just out of range.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Monkey is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rishkinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey with a hook.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Monkey moves out of range easily.
Rishkinov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Rishkinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Rishkinov delivers a nice body kick.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rishkinov at a distance.
Rishkinov blocks a leg kick.
Rishkinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Rishkinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Rishkinov's head back.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rishkinov.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Rishkinov moves away and avoids it.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Rishkinov lands.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rishkinovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serhey Rishkinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Monkey duly obliges.
Monkey lands a jab.
Rishkinov misses with the combination.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
Monkey checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monkey defends well and Rishkinov ends up having to push Monkey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Demon Monkey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rishkinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monkey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rishkinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rishkinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Monkey jabs Rishkinov right on the nose. Rishkinov blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey feints and then cracks Rishkinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rishkinov down.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Rishkinov shakes it off.
Rishkinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monkey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rishkinov tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl out of it but Rishkinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monkey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Rishkinov's front leg but catches the back leg as Rishkinov tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rishkinov is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Rishkinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rishkinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rishkinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Rishkinov seems unphased.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey is looking for a counter combo.
Rishkinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rishkinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Rishkinov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rishkinov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rishkinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monkey takes a step back to recover.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Demon Monkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demon Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monkey, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whymer circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeSilva blocks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
Whymer needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
Whymer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Whymer circles away.
Whymer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva has Whymer up against the cage in a clinch.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Whymer improves position.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva taking a breather.
Whymer blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Whymer lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeSilva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeSilva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer blocking some punches.
DeSilva tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whymer can turn it around.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to DeSilva's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer working aggressively here.
DeSilva presses Whymer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva gets through Whymer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva presses Whymer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
Whymer struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Whymer lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer misses with some punches.
DeSilva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer looks winded!
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Whymer.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whymer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whymer circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva 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.
Whymer takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from DeSilva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whymer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
DeSilva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whymer counters with a good, hard body kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.
Whymer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whymer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but DeSilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer throws a low kick, looking for DeSilva's leg but DeSilva calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and DeSilva counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but DeSilva moved away.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whymer can do to turn this around?
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whymer feints a counter leg kick.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
DeSilva thumps Whymer with a low kick.
DeSilva is looking to clinch but Whymer is avoiding it.
Whymer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
DeSilva misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
DeSilva moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
DeSilva dodges the punch combination from Whymer.
Whymer is looking to chop away at DeSilva's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from DeSilva misses its target.
DeSilva tries to clinch but Whymer is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Whymer.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
DeSilva digs a good hook to Whymer's body.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Whymer.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Whymer lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva blocks a low kick nicely.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whymer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whymer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Whymer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
DeSilva has Whymer pressed against the cage.
Whymer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Whymer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Whymer prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva is trying to break free.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whymer misses with some punches.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
Whymer pushes DeSilva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSilva lands a head shot.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeSilva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Whymer's head.
DeSilva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer unleashes a big counter combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Whymer moves out of range easily.
Whymer tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Whymer slips a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva clinches.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer lands a body shot.
Whymer lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Whymer.
A short body shot lands from Whymer as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whymer.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Whymer - that landed with a thud.
Whymer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whymer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSilvas head.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whymer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Whymer.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer lands a shot to the body.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whymer.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Still in the clinch, Whymer scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Whymer.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Whymer lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
DeSilva tries to stall but Whymer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands a body shot.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva is rocked!
Good body shot from Whymer.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer is working DeSilva over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Whymer lands with a light punch inside.
Oh DeSilva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whymer scores with a shot to the side of DeSilva's 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!
DeSilva tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
Whymer pushes DeSilva against the cage. Whymer is working some dirty boxing. Whymer pushes off with a quick right hook! DeSilva goes down! DeSilva tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Whymer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Just Whymer 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 10 p4p, 3 weight class) and Do Ho Joy (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class). Yodsawan Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Joy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Ho Joy takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Ho Joy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Joy tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ho Joy misses.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Joy connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ho Joy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Ho Joy counters with a body kick.
Ho Joy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho Joy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ho Joy is able to avoid easily.
Ho Joy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Joy swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Ho Joy counters with a solid body kick.
Ho Joy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Ho Joy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Joy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ho Joy trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ho Joy into the cage.
Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Ho Joy.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A short right from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy working aggressively here.
Ho Joy trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ho Joy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Joy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho Joy counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
And Ho Joy responds with a good body kick, but Sitsongrit manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
Ho Joy throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Ho Joy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Ho Joy down.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Sitsongrit defending well as Ho Joy loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho Joy has time to react.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Ho Joy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ho Joy is having none of it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Joy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Ho Joy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho Joy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho Joy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho Joy with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ho Joy tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit cracks Ho Joy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho Joy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Joy checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Ho Joy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs Ho Joy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ho Joy thinking.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Ho Joy motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Joy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ho Joy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho Joy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ho Joy breaks away
and Ho Joy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
Ho Joy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ho Joy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho Joy scores with a head kick.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit thumps Ho Joy with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Joy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ho Joy scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ho Joy counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Ho Joy's defenses.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho Joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Ho Joy checks it
and Ho Joy counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Ho Joy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Ho Joy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Ho Joy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Ho Joy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho Joy down.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ho Joy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Joy lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Ho Joy checks it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy.
Ho Joy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Ho Joy off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ho Joy was well out of range.
Ho Joy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Ho Joy misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ho Joy finds it's target.
Ho Joy connects with a leg kick.
Ho Joy throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Ho Joy down.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ho Joy 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.
Sitsongrit sizes up Ho Joy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Ho Joy's body. Ho Joy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Joy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
letting Ho Joy counter with a right hand.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Joy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away.
Ho Joy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Ho Joy moves out of range easily.
Ho Joy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ho Joy was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Joy.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho Joy can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Ho Joy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Joy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy takes one on the button.
Ho Joy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Ho Joy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Ho Joy moves his leg out of the way.
Ho Joy feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho Joy doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Ho Joy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Ho Joy takes one to the side of the head.
Ho Joy lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Ho Joy counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses.
Ho Joy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Ho Joy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
It seemed like Ho Joy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Ho Joy's body. Ho Joy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit jabs Ho Joy right on the nose. Ho Joy blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit 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.
Ho Joy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ho Joy looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Joy should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ho Joy throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Ho Joy walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Ho Joy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Joy 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.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Joy 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.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
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!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho Joy has time to react.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho Joy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit had his way with Do Ho Joy in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ho Joy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ho Joy avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Joy unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Ho Joy misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ho Joy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Joy slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho Joy on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy feints a counter leg kick.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Ho Joy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Ho Joy saw it coming and moves away.
Ho Joy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ho Joy staying out of range there.
Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Joy slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Ho Joy flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ho Joy. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Ho Joy's leg. Ho Joy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho Joy lands a high kick!
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Joy seems unphased.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ho Joy is out of range.
Ho Joy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Ho Joy settles back down.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ho Joy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ho Joy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
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!
Ho Joy just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ho Joy.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Do Ho Joy was interviewed post fight and said 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.
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