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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 2211 p4p, 2105 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 337 p4p, 325 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamchenko gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch.
Mamchenko pulls Ludwig into guard.
Ludwig throws a strike but Mamchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ludwig pulls Mamchenko in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamchenko stays in close to Ludwig's body and controls the position.
Ludwig wants to stand but Mamchenko is controlling the position.
Ludwig keeping full guard, as Mamchenko tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Mamchenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ludwig controlling the position.
Ludwig wants to stand up but Mamchenko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Mamchenko's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ludwig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamchenko is trying to defend but Ludwig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Ludwig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mamchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ludwig seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mamchenko trying to control from the bottom.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Mamchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mamchenko's head.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Mamchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ludwig is working away from the top position though.
Ludwig is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Ludwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamchenko has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko working for a triangle but Ludwig defends it easily.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ludwig throwing strikes from guard but Mamchenko blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig 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.
Mamchenko jabs Ludwig right on the nose. Ludwig blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Mamchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ludwig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mamchenko backs up against the cage.
Ludwig goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Mamchenko - just one landing.
Mamchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut.
Ludwig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamchenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig counters with a straight right hand.
Mamchenko avoids the body shot from Ludwig.
Mamchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Mamchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice sprawl there from Mamchenko as Ludwig shoots in.
Evgenii Mamchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ludwig.
Ludwig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches up with Mamchenko, looking for a takedown. Ludwig pushes Mamchenko against the cage but Mamchenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Ludwig finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mamchenko cracks Ludwig with an open hand slap.
Mamchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Ludwig tries to clinch up but Mamchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ludwig. Mamchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mamchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evgenii Mamchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Ludwig tries to clinch there but Mamchenko circles away.
Ludwig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Ludwig avoids the punch easily.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Ludwig with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig misses the jab.
Mamchenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamchenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Ludwig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamchenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ludwig in his tracks.
Mamchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ludwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Ludwig.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamchenko is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Mamchenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludwig is breathing heavily.
Mamchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mamchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Ludwig, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mamchenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with a one-two to the body.
Ludwig swings for the body but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Mamchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamchenko tries to sprawl but Ludwig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko wants to control but Ludwig passes into side.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mamchenko tries to buck Ludwig off but Ludwig is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ludwig off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mamchenko controlling from the back.
Ludwig is trying to break free.
Mamchenko scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ludwig is trying to stand back up.
Ludwig trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mamchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ludwig back to the cage. Mamchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Ludwig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mamchenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Ludwig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ludwig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamchenko tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Mamchenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ludwig. Ludwig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Mamchenko. No joy for Ludwig on that attempt.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ludwig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ludwig walks into a jab.
Ludwig misses with a body kick.
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ludwig can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ludwig looks for the body kick but Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko looks to land a combination but Ludwig avoids it well.
No joy there for Mamchenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ludwig connects with a high kick.
Mamchenko misses with a straight right.
Ludwig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Mamchenko's hands, connecting with Mamchenko's forehead.
Ludwig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mamchenko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ludwig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ludwig working the head and body with strikes.
Ludwig wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko trying to control here.
Ludwig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ludwig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamchenko is controlling Ludwig's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mamchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ludwig goes for a double leg but Mamchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamchenko continues to drive forward.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamchenko throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mamchenko's waist but Mamchenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ludwig off to one side.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Mamchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ludwig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig slips a jab and a cross from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ludwig.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Ludwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mamchenko misses with the combination.
Mamchenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Mamchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ludwig throws a head kick but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Ludwig cracks Mamchenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mamchenko 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 1284 p4p, 1532 weight class) and YB Sol Brotha (ranked 196 p4p, 226 weight class). Sobieski comes to the cage accompanied by Karnivool - Lifelike. Jan Sobieski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, YB Sol Brotha!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski needs to keep his hands up - Sol Brotha had a free shot at his head there.
Sol Brotha throws a body punch but Sobieski moves out of range.
Sobieski lands with an overhand left.
Sol Brotha swings for the body but Sobieski moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sol Brotha.
Sobieski clobbers Sol Brotha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sol Brotha scores with a decent looking hook.
Sobieski swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sobieski doesn't seem bothered though.
Sol Brotha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sobieski is trying to defend but Sol Brotha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha is thwarting Sobieski's attempts to control the position.
Sol Brotha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
Sol Brotha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Sobieski is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobieski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sol Brotha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobieski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobieski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Sobieski is working from the bottom.
Sobieski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sol Brotha has passed into side control.
Sobieski is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Sobieski tries to buck Sol Brotha off but Sol Brotha is having none of it.
Sol Brotha tries for a kimura but Sobieski is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sobieski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to get back to half guard.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Sobieski is keeping him busy.
Sol Brotha landing strikes.
Sobieski regains half guard.
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura here.
Sobieski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol Brotha.
Sobieski is concentrating on defense, preventing Sol Brotha from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sol Brotha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieski is just riding it out for now. Sol Brotha eventually gives up the hold.
Sobieski wants to control but Sol Brotha is keeping busy.
Sol Brotha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieski wants to control but Sol Brotha is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
That's time! Sobieski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobieski sprawls well. Sobieski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sol Brotha gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieski attempts a counter takedown but Sol Brotha avoids it well and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sobieski.
Some wild striking there from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobieski was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha scores with a hook to the body. Sobieski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sobieski delivers a nice body kick.
Sobieski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sol Brotha is trying to defend but Sobieski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobieski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sol Brotha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sobieski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sol Brotha punching from the bottom.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobieski controlling the action here.
Sobieski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobieski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sol Brotha is trying to control but can't.
Sol Brotha is staying active underneath Sobieski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sol Brotha is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sol Brotha has a hand on Sobieski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sobieski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sol Brotha is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is squirming around, avoiding Sobieski's attempts to control the action.
Sol Brotha tries to reverse the position but Sobieski maintains control.
Sobieski is trying to control here but Sol Brotha has managed to regain half guard.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobieski is pressing down on Sol Brotha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sol Brotha is holding on for now.
Sobieski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobieski passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha tries to lock up and control but Sobieski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sol Brotha is looking to improve his position but Sobieski isn't that keen on the idea.
Sol Brotha keeps trying to improve his position.
Sol Brotha regains half guard.
Sol Brotha is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sol Brotha is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sol Brotha keeps working.
Sol Brotha is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Sol Brotha is having none of it.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Sobieski passes into side.
Sol Brotha is not content to let Sobieski control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol Brotha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobieski off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sol Brotha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sol Brotha throws a looping overhand right but Sobieski ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobieski. Sol Brotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobieski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobieski showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobieski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sol Brotha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol Brotha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sol Brotha being controlled here momentarily.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Brotha is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobieski has wrist control.
Sobieski controlling the position.
Sobieski wants to sweep here but Sol Brotha controlling him for the moment.
Sobieski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sobieski trying to control but Sol Brotha is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Sol Brotha keeps moving.
Sobieski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sobieski trying to control but Sol Brotha is working from the bottom.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski stays in close to Sol Brotha's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot.
Sol Brotha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sol Brotha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sobieski.
Sobieski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sol Brotha is looking to clinch.
Sobieski staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Sol Brotha.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobieski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sobieski misses with a hook.
Sol Brotha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobieski to the mat! Sobieski manages to get full guard.
Sobieski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski controls Sol Brotha momentarily but Sol Brotha frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Brotha lands a couple of elbows.
Sol Brotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobieski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobieski trying to keep a closed guard but Sol Brotha is proving a slippery customer.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieski is trying to keep Sol Brotha in close.
Sol Brotha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sobieski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sol Brotha has Sobieski in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to YB Sol Brotha.
Well Sol Brotha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YB Sol Brotha!
After winning the bout, YB Sol Brotha thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Breedon (ranked 754 p4p, 405 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 120 p4p, 65 weight class). Breedon comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Riot - Come On Feel The Noise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Breedon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breedon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Breedon connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
Liu is controlling Breedon's trapped leg to prevent Breedon from advancing to side control.
Breedon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liu is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Breedon.
Liu is doing well to control the position and prevent Breedon from advancing to side control.
Breedon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
Liu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breedon is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Breedon.
Liu is staying active underneath Breedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liu is looking for a sweep. Breedon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liu wants to get back to his feet.
Liu keeping control of the position.
Breedon seems to be working for a kimura but Liu defends the submission attempt.
Liu is staying active underneath Breedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liu is positioning himself well to prevent Breedon advancing to mount.
Liu tries to kick Breedon off but Breedon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liu wants to control but Breedon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breedon.
Liu is looking for a sweep. Breedon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Liu is not content to let Breedon control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Breedon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breedon somewhat.
Breedon shoots in but no luck this time.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breedon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liu did well to prevent Breedon getting side control.
Liu pushes Breedon off looking to stand but Breedon dives back in and keeps control.
Liu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liu.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liu managing to control the position.
Liu looking to control.
Liu striking off his back but it's not causing Breedon any problems.
Liu looking to control but Breedon passes into half guard.
Liu wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breedon is working away from the top position though.
Breedon thows a huge punch but Liu dodges it nicely.
Breedon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Breedon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liu defends it well.
Liu controlling the position for now.
Liu wants to control but Breedon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that Liu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Breedon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Breedon will feel that in the morning.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt - Liu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Breedon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breedon has a takedown stuffed.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Breedon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breedon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Breedon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Breedon shoots for a takedown but Liu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breedon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liu counters with a big head kick but Breedon shrugs it off.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Breedon looks for a takedown but Liu sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Breedon shrugs it off though.
Breedon fails with a takedown attempt.
Breedon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu sizes up Breedon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Liu stuns Breedon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Breedon counters with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Breedon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liu sprawls well. Liu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breedon gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Breedon with an uppercut!
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breedon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breedon somewhat.
Breedon with a poor takedown
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu connects with a jab.
Breedon ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breedon.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tom Breedon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breedon tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Breedon's head back.
Breedon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breedon thinking.
Breedon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liu is trying to defend but Breedon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing good reports from Breedon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Liu keeping control of the position.
Breedon 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.
Liu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Breedon prevents Liu from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Breedon has his takedown stuffed
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu cracks Breedon with an open hand slap.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Liu circles away easily
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Breedon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breedon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu lands a jab-cross combination.
Breedon drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu pulls Breedon in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu keeping full guard, as Breedon tries to pass.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Breedon postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Breedon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Breedon seems unphased.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Breedon's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breedon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breedon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Breedon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breedon in his tracks.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Breedon fails with a takedown attempt.
Breedon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breedon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Liu is looking to improve his position.
Liu gets full guard.
Breedon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liu wants to stand but Breedon is controlling the position.
Liu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 1008 p4p, 1172 weight class) and James Cole (ranked 135 p4p, 157 weight class). Castellana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Good night. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole landing knees to the body.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole pushes off an throws an elbow but Castellana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Castellana is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castellana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cole can turn it around.
Castellana just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Castellana.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Castellana blocks it.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole pushes Castellana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Cole.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Castellana is predictable there
and Cole counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
A big left from Cole misses.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Castellana thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cole walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
 It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Cole connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Castellana misses with a body punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Castellana is rocked!
Castellana throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Cole throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Castellana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Castellana seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole shapes to counter with a head kick.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Castellana.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellana tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellana avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cole working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castellana's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castellana is defending well for now.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellana blocks it with crossed arms.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castellana has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castellana can't break the clinch.
Castellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castellana has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Castellana digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Castellana misses with a body kick.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole punishes Castellana's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Cole tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Castellana.
Cole misses with the combination.
Cole scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana stalling against the cage.
Castellana is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castellana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole drops Castellana with a big knee straight up the middle! Castellana is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Castellana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castellana's defenses.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castellana breaks from the clinch.
Castellana drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castellana wants to stall.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Castellana tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castellana blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole lands a nice elbow.
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Castellana backing up. Castellana nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cole!
James Cole 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Day (ranked 421 p4p, 575 weight class) and Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 25 p4p, 37 weight class). Udomprecha is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danger. Paw Paw Udomprecha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146
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13 - 3 - 1 |
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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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udomprecha punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day scores with a jab to the jaw.
Day clinches with his opponent.
Udomprecha can't break the clinch.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Udomprecha tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Udomprecha tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Udomprecha's efforts to push away.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Udomprecha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Udomprecha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mikey Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha misses with a hook
letting Day counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha misses with a looping left.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udomprecha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha misses with a looping right.
Day darts in looking for a takedown but Udomprecha gets double underhooks and turns Day into the cage.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Udomprecha can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Udomprecha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Udomprecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Udomprecha trying to control the position here.
Day controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha wants to stand and escape but Day is having none of it.
Day looking to pass the guard.
Udomprecha keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Udomprecha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Udomprecha works Day's body with a nice hook.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Udomprecha throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Udomprecha counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Udomprecha throws out the jab.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
Day throws a push kick but Udomprecha slaps the foot to one side.
Udomprecha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Udomprecha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Udomprecha misses its intended target.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Udomprecha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Udomprecha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Udomprecha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Udomprecha tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Udomprecha to the ground. Udomprecha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Udomprecha throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Udomprecha ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Udomprecha misses with a wild body shot.
Day takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Udomprecha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Udomprecha working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Udomprecha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Udomprecha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day works on Udomprecha's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Day bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Udomprecha's head.
Udomprecha misses with a looping right.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Udomprecha moves away and avoids it.
Udomprecha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Day with a body shot.
Day slips a jab from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha slips a straight right by Day.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Day.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Udomprecha is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day looks up at the clock and then as Udomprecha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Day smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha wants to control but Day postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udomprecha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Day's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Day is working for a submission of some sort.
Day is nestled in close to Udomprecha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Day looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Day controlling the pace.
Udomprecha is positioning himself well to prevent Day advancing to mount.
Day trying to control from half guard but Udomprecha is working away.
Nice strikes from Day there.
Udomprecha won't allow Day to pass to mount.
Udomprecha wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
Day looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Udomprecha stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Day takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Udomprecha has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Udomprecha's shoulder, as Udomprecha tries to avoid the shot.
Udomprecha scores with a head kick.
Udomprecha missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Udomprecha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Udomprecha misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day jabs Udomprecha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Udomprecha lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udomprecha looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day shoots in and bounces Udomprecha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mikey Day overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Udomprecha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Day dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Udomprecha lands with a cross.
Udomprecha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Udomprecha staying out of range there.
Day is looking to clinch.
Udomprecha throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Udomprecha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udomprecha lands a slapping body shot.
Udomprecha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Udomprecha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day shoots in for a double leg but Udomprecha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Udomprecha throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day forces Udomprecha back against the cage and clinches.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Udomprecha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Udomprecha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Udomprecha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Udomprecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Udomprecha lands a right hook to the body.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Udomprecha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Udomprecha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Udomprecha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Day moves forwards but Udomprecha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
Udomprecha throws a sloppy head kick
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Udomprecha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Day stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paw Paw Udomprecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day tries to work over Udomprecha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day misses with the head strike.
Udomprecha blocks a body shot from Day.
A nice right hand lands inside from Day.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day lands a hook that snaps the head of Udomprecha backwards.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Udomprecha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Udomprecha controls his hands.
Udomprecha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Udomprecha gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Udomprecha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udomprecha tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Udomprecha breaks from the clinch.
Day throws a lazy body kick
and Udomprecha counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Udomprecha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Udomprecha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Day misses with a straight right.
Udomprecha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Day showed some decent athleticism there.
Day wants to free his trapped foot but Udomprecha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day controlling the action here.
Day's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Udomprecha missing with punches from the bottom.
Day stalling away here and it's allowed Udomprecha to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paw Paw Udomprecha.
I think Day 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Day!
Mikey Day took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 1205 p4p, 496 weight class) and Arthur Morgan (ranked 175 p4p, 75 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgan's choice of entrance music: Battle Cry. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Peterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan controlling the position.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Morgan is pulling down on Peterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Peterson, at least for the moment.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan has control of Peterson's left arm, preventing Peterson from doing any damage.
Peterson postures up.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is pulling down on Peterson's head. It's preventing any offense from Peterson, at least for the moment.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Peterson is proving a slippery customer.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan managing to control the position.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Morgan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Peterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Peterson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Peterson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Peterson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Peterson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson with shots to the head and body - Morgan looks very uncomfortable down there.
 It looks like Arthur Morgan has been cut.
Peterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Peterson landing strikes from the mount and Morgan is in trouble!
 Morgan is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Peterson! Morgan is hurt baaadly! Peterson is firing away with more strikes - Morgan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 582 p4p, 637 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 95 p4p, 104 weight class). Wang has chosen 閃靈 as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
It looked like Shabazz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabazz lands with a right hand.
Wang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shabazz backs up against the cage.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Shabazz. Beautiful body shot.
Shabazz loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
We've been informed that Wang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shabazz throws a sloppy body shot
and Wang counters with an outside leg kick.
Shabazz jabs at Wang's body.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Shabazz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabazz misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Wang.
Wang misses with a straight left.
Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabazz moves away.
Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Wang checks it.
Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
and Wang counters with a nice body shot.
Shabazz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shabazz 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 Wang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shabazz misses with an uppercut
and Wang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shabazz's guard.
Shabazz has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but instead Wang has moved into half guard.
Wang is keen to just control but Shabazz is a slippery customer.
Wang is looking to advance position but Shabazz won't allow it.
Wang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shabazz keeping control of the position.
Shabazz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang wants to control the pace but Shabazz is squirming around nicely.
Wang throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shabazz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shabazz wants to get back to full guard.
Shabazz is staying active underneath Wang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang controlling the action here.
Shabazz wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang throwing shots but Shabazz is blocking nicely.
Shabazz trying to control but Wang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is nestled in close to Shabazz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shabazz is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Shabazz tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Shabazz wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang 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.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shabazz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shabazz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wang blocks the body kick.
Shabazz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses.
Shabazz thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wang avoids the body shot from Shabazz.
We've been told by Shabazz's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wang was well out of range. Poor timing from Shabazz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wang is able to avoid easily.
Wang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick from Shabazz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shabazz swings widly with a right hand
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Shabazz.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang misses with a looping left.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Wang tries to land a front kick but Shabazz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shabazz slips a jab and a cross from Wang.
Shabazz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabazz on the side of the head.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Some wild striking there from Shabazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Shabazz misses.
Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wang counter with a right hand.
Shabazz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shabazz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shabazz throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shabazz - that will leave a mark!
Shabazz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Shabazz misses with a looping left.
Shabazz takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang throws a front kick that sends Shabazz stumbling back into the cage.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shabazz's hands.
A jab from Wang misses.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabazz.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook.
Wang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shabazz misses with a body kick.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Shabazz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shabazz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Shabazz misses with a hook to the body
and Wang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wang feints and as Shabazz raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabazz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shabazz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shabazz throws a body shot but no joy.
As Shabazz backs off Wang throws a huge counter combo but Shabazz manages to avoid it all.
Rahim Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Shabazz throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Wang slips under a jab.
Wang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shabazz takes a step back to recover.
Shabazz lands with a shot to the body.
Shabazz throws a right hand that misses
and Shabazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.
Shabazz thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Shabazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wang counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shabazz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz throws a hook but Wang avoids it easily.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shabazz defends it well.
Shabazz takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Rahim Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shabazz throws an off balance right hand
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz misses the jab.
Wang works the jab nicely.
Shabazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shabazz.
Wang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabazz throws a lazy body kick
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang scoring well with a low kick there.
Shabazz blocks a jab.
Wang tries to clinch but Shabazz is having none of it.
Good exchange - Shabazz coming out on top.
Shabazz throws a big shot that misses.
Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz throws a lazy body kick
and Wang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shabazz really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Shabazz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wang finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabazz's head.
Wang avoids the body shot from Shabazz.
Shabazz connects with a body shot.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Shabazz looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
Wang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shabazz swinging wildly here.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabazz is just out of range.
Shabazz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Shabazz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Wang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wang slips a straight right by Shabazz.
Shabazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang defending well as Shabazz loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
Wang tries to clinch but Shabazz moves out of range.
Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shabazz misses with a jab to the body
and Wang counters with a solid body kick.
Shabazz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wang.
Shabazz throws a leg kick
enabling Wang to counter with a crisp jab.
Shabazz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wang to score with a decent uppercut.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shabazz looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Shabazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shabazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shabazz misses with a hook
and Wang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Wang.
I think Wang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Long Wang!
Long Wang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 220 p4p, 201 weight class) and Kermit Archer (ranked 43 p4p, 40 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kermit Archer!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeSilva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSilva connects with a leg kick.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Archer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSilva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Archer.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva with the inside leg kick.
Archer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Archer connects with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
DeSilva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
Archer staying out of range there.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer flicks out a counter leg kick but DeSilva steps away.
Archer misses the jab.
It looked like DeSilva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
DeSilva is looking to wear down Archer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Archer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva works Archer's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for DeSilva.
Archer throws a push kick but DeSilva slaps the foot to one side.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Archer looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking to land body kicks.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva cracks Archer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer throws a leg kick
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva keeps Archer at a distance using the push kick.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeSilva pushes Archer away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling DeSilva to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Archer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DeSilva throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Archer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeSilva misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Archer's front leg but catches the back leg as Archer tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer slips a jab from DeSilva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeSilva slips under a jab from Archer.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Archer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from DeSilva finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Archer.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Archer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSilva has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSilva misses with a two punch combination.
Archer walks into a straight right hand from DeSilva.
Nice takedown defense from DeSilva. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the body.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
Archer thumps DeSilva with a low kick.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva blocks a jab.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer looks to throw the jab but DeSilva is out of range.
DeSilva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Archer works the jab nicely.
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Archer.
DeSilva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer misses with a takedown
and DeSilva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
Archer is trying desperately to land a takedown but DeSilva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Archer.
DeSilva throws out a powerful jab.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
Archer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Archer with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is looking to score with low kicks.
Archer blocks a jab.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands with a straight right. Archer didn't see that one coming.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
Archer throws a leg kick but DeSilva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Archer moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
DeSilva cracks Archer with a good jab.
DeSilva throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archer's head backwards.
Archer throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from DeSilva misses
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeSilva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Archer. That one must have hurt.
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by DeSilva.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
DeSilva blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kermit Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva with the inside leg kick.
Archer misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva lands an overhand right.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSilva scores with a nice head shot.
Archer connects with a body shot.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Archer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSilva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSilva misses the jab.
Archer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
Archer throws a half hearted mid kick.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Archer's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
DeSilva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
DeSilva lands a jab.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer motions for DeSilva to come forward. Archer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Kermit Archer spoke after the fight, saying 'The election is rigged.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 199 p4p, 187 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 23 p4p, 20 weight class). Shamrock has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 52 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamrock throws a right hand that McQuirre ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuirre also avoids with ease.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that McQuirre avoids nicely.
McQuirre throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock throws a hook but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McQuirre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
McQuirre loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock 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 McQuirre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuirre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shamrock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre lands a shot to the body.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but McQuirre avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock pushes McQuirre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
With the fighters up against the cage, McQuirre throws an elbow but misses.
McQuirre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McQuirre avoids it.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McQuirre on the inside.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McQuirre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McQuirre is defending well for now.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamrock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by McQuirre as he checks the leg kick.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
The fighters circle momentarily. McQuirre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on McQuirre's shoulder, as McQuirre tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
McQuirre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
McQuirre slips a jab from Shamrock.
McQuirre lands a head kick!
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch but Shamrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a wild body kick that McQuirre sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shamrock feints and then cracks McQuirre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McQuirre down.
Shamrock works over McQuirre's head and body with a nice combination.
Shamrock throws a right hand that McQuirre ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuirre also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
McQuirre blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and McQuirre counters with a three punch combo that has Shamrock backing up. Shamrock nods at McQuirre to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
McQuirre lands a head kick!
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
Nick Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and McQuirre counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McQuirre thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock tries to move into range but McQuirre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McQuirre throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by McQuirre.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
A low kick from Shamrock misses
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock feints and then cracks McQuirre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McQuirre down.
McQuirre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McQuirre blocks it well.
McQuirre thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by McQuirre.
Nice shot by McQuirre.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
McQuirre throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock with a nice calf kick.
McQuirre throws a half hearted mid kick.
McQuirre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McQuirre tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock has McQuirre pressed against the cage, preventing McQuirre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McQuirre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shamrock tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre misses with a knee strike.
McQuirre breaks the clinch.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
McQuirre moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Shamrock was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but McQuirre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock is looking to slow McQuirre down with leg kicks.
McQuirre lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock keeps McQuirre at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
McQuirre scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but McQuirre slips the punch.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but McQuirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuirre. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick from Shamrock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
McQuirre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
McQuirre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by McQuirre as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as McQuirre blocks the low kick.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamrock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
McQuirre tried to counter with a leg kick but Shamrock avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but McQuirre avoids it well.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McQuirre gets a clinch.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamrock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
McQuirre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at McQuirre's knee but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.
McQuirre clinches.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
A short left from Shamrock.
Nice elbow from McQuirre.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McQuirre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a push kick but McQuirre slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock 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 McQuirre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuirre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock motions for McQuirre to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. McQuirre saw that one coming.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for McQuirre's leg but McQuirre calmly moves out of range.
McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock throws a big counter head kick but McQuirre avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by McQuirre.
McQuirre checks a leg kick nicely.
McQuirre keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but McQuirre avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. McQuirre doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shamrock.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McQuirre tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
McQuirre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
McQuirre misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range.
It looked like McQuirre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by McQuirre.
Shamrock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from McQuirre misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks McQuirre off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as McQuirre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Harry McQuirre did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McQuirre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock throws a half hearted mid kick.
McQuirre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McQuirre pushes Shamrock away with a front kick.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and McQuirre counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses McQuirre's front leg but catches the back leg as McQuirre tries to avoid it.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
McQuirre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuirre eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McQuirre cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but McQuirre checks it.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Shamrock.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shamrock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but McQuirre moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcQuirre.
McQuirre avoids a kick to the body.
McQuirre blocks a head kick by Shamrock.
McQuirre slips a jab from Shamrock.
A slapping leg kick lands for McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
McQuirre throws a counter high kick but Shamrock was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but McQuirre moved away.
Shamrock throws the left hand but McQuirre avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McQuirre.
McQuirre moves into range and connects with a jab.
McQuirre lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock throws a push kick but McQuirre slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre misses with a kick to the body.
McQuirre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock looks for the body kick but McQuirre saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McQuirre misses with a head kick.
Shamrock throws a counter combo.
McQuirre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shamrock misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuirre. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock, pushing him back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McQuirre avoiding damage as Shamrock throws knees to the body.
McQuirre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuirre digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
A short left from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock avoiding damage as McQuirre throws knees to the body.
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shamrock wants to slow McQuirre down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamrock throws a front kick aimed at McQuirre's knee but McQuirre avoids it well.
McQuirre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McQuirre instigates a clinch.
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock has McQuirre up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McQuirre cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
McQuirre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamrock's face.
That has opened up Nick Shamrock's cut even more.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
A hook to the body from McQuirre.
Shamrock throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McQuirre misses with a straight left.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
McQuirre scores with a punch to the head.
McQuirre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left and a right that stings McQuirre.
Shamrock tries to land a front kick but McQuirre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock connects with the punch.
Shamrock connects with a high kick.
McQuirre is rocked!
A big right from Shamrock misses.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh McQuirre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock darts in and clinches McQuirre up against the cage.
McQuirre seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A short right from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a nice uppercut.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre manages to break the clinch.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McQuirre misses the target.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. McQuirre catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but McQuirre moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock tries to work over McQuirre's front leg with a kick but McQuirre checks it.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McQuirre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shamrock is rocked!
Shamrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuirre.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuirre finish him?
Shamrock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirre lands a nice looking body kick.
McQuirre throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body
and McQuirre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McQuirre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McQuirre.
Shamrock sizes up McQuirre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shamrock takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shamrock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McQuirre.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQuirre checks it well.
And McQuirre counters with a quick kick to the body but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McQuirre. McQuirre obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuirre throws a body kick that misses.
McQuirre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQuirre misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQuirre thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped McQuirre's head back.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQuirre lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuirre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuirre eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick by Shamrock misses
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Harry McQuirre.
I think McQuirre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry McQuirre!
Harry McQuirre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 166 p4p, 323 weight class) and Mario Rossi (ranked 26 p4p, 48 weight class). Rossi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr Rossi. Samuel Nti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Rossi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi pushes Nti up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Rossi tries a knee to the head but Nti blocks it.
Nti is trying to break the clinch but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Rossi.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Nti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Rossi.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a lazy head kick
and Nti moves into the clinch.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi takes a shot to the head.
Nti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nti blocks it with crossed arms.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Nti blocks an elbow strike.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Nti digs a right hand into Rossi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossi's gas tank.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nti avoids the damage to the body.
Nti takes a shot to the head.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Rossi blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short uppercut from Nti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Nti blocks with his arms.
Nti manages to break the clinch.
Nti scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Nti's defenses.
Rossi rushes Nti and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Rossi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Rossi tests Nti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nti blocks a head kick by Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Nti lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti sizes up Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nti misses.
Rossi defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
Rossi slips under a jab from Nti.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Rossi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rossi misses with a right hand
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi misses with a series of wild punches.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossi moves away.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Nti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nti dodges the punch combination from Rossi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Nti misses with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti closes the distance and clinches.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nti blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nti.
Rossi is breathing heavily.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Rossi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rossis head.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nti.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti is leaning against Rossi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samuel Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Rossi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti lands a left hand.
Rossi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nti avoids it.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi throws a jab when Nti was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Nti drives through and clinches with Rossi against the cage.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Rossi tries to work over Nti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Nti.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Nti breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Nti tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi thows a leg kick but Nti checks it
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi is rocked!
Nti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rossi is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Nti shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rossi takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nti sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rossi bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Nti!
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