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ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 1866 p4p, 2328 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 264 p4p, 287 weight class). James Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Emilio Rojas's chin.
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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 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith digs a good body shot into Rojas's ribs.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Rojas.
Rojas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Rojas has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Rojas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rojas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith stands up over Rojas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rojas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rojas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Rojas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Rojas has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith stands up over Rojas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith cracks Rojas with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rojas wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up.
Rojas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas misses with a right hand
and Rojas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith digs a good hook to Rojas's body.
Rojas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Rojas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Rojas.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith cracks Rojas with a good jab.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rojas misses the jab.
Rojas throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith jabs at Rojas's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Rojas.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Rojas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with the left hand. Rojas knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith slips a jab from Rojas.
Smith throws out a counter right but Rojas avoids it with no problem.
Smith avoids the body shot from Rojas.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rojas.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rojas blocks the leg kick.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas swings widly with a right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a jab. Rojas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rojas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith with a hook.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rojas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojas tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas takes one on the button.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith works over Rojas with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rojas trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is working Rojas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
 Rojas is rocked!
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Rojas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rojas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Rojas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith slips a straight right by Rojas.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Smith.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith drops Rojas with a huge uppercut! Rojas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Smith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Felix (ranked 1063 p4p, 1048 weight class) and Gustav Line (ranked 162 p4p, 160 weight class). Line comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tevin Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Line!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line leaves Felix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Line swivels and escapes.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Felix.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Felix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Line sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felix somewhat.
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Line tries to avoid it but Felix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Line to the ground. Line escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Felix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Line can pounce on him.
Felix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Line pinned against the cage. Line gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Felix. That did some damage!
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Felix.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Tevin Felix has been cut.
Felix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Felix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Felix misses with a looping left.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Felix tries to clinch up.
Felix shoots in and bounces Line off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Line pulls Felix in close to his closed guard and prevents Felix from doing any damage or advancing position.
Felix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Line is looking for a triangle but Felix pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Felix controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Felix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Line keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Felix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Felix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Felix has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.
Felix trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Felix tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Felix has passed into half guard.
Felix seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Line does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Felix throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely.
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Felix.
Line is staying active underneath Felix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Line has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Line has managed to free his arm - good work.
Line is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Felix's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Felix's back!
Felix just trying to survive but Line is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Line is trying to stick to Felix's back but Felix is turning into Line. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Line's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Felix.
Felix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Line's head.
Line controls Felix momentarily but Felix frees himself.
Line wants to sweep here but Felix controlling him for the moment.
Line is trying to control the position but Felix postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tevin Felix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Line leaves Felix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tevin Felix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Line misses.
Nice sprawl there from Line as Felix shoots in.
Felix shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Felix manages to avoid it.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line misses with a two punch combination.
Line pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Felix back to the cage. Line follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gustav Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Line there as he acknowledges the shot.
Felix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Felix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Line sneaks out the side door and pushes Felix away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Felix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Felix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Felix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Felix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
Felix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Line.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Felix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Felix misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line slips under a jab.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
Line was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Felix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Line lands a nice hook to Felix's body. Felix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Felix misses with a takedown attempt - Line sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Line jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line throws a leg kick but Felix checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Line misses.
Felix tries to counter with a takedown but Line is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Felix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Line.
Tevin Felix's cut is getting worse.
Felix shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Line pinned against the cage. Line gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Felix drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Felix is just out of range.
Felix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Felix defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Line, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felix dodges the punch combination from Line.
Felix changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Felix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Line catches Felix right on the button with a cross.
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!
Felix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Felix shoots in and drives through. Line sprawls well.
Felix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felix dodges the punch combination from Line.
Felix drops down looking for a counter takedown but Line sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Line misses.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Felix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tevin Felix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Felix avoids the head kick by Line.
Felix appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Line slips a jab from Felix.
Felix checks a low kick from Line.
Felix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felix.
Felix doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
Line throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Felix is defended easily by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Felix. Felix gets slowly back to his feet.
Line takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
A jab from Line does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Line as Felix shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Line sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Felix somewhat.
Felix fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Felix avoids the body shot from Line.
Felix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Felix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felix tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Line swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Line throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line scores with a nice head shot.
Felix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Line misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Line misses.
Felix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Line tried to score with a low kick but Felix checks it.
Felix is looking to clinch.
Line gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Felix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix looking to sit in guard and control but Line gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Felix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Line is aware though and is defending well.
Line slips nicely into half guard.
Felix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Line works his way into side control.
Felix manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felix looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line is working for a kimura but Felix is defending it quite comfortably.
Line wants to free his trapped foot but Felix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Line is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Felix sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line not doing much here.
Tevin Felix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Felix keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Line!
Gustav Line tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 791 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 49 p4p, 90 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Narz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarks moves out of range of the leg kick from Narz.
Clarks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Clarks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Narz tries to land a leg kick but Clarks saw it coming and moves away.
Clarks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clarks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Narz is trying to get back to full guard.
Narz wants to get back to his feet.
Narz is looking for a sweep. Clarks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narz pushes Clarks off looking to stand but Clarks dives back in and keeps control.
Narz wants to improve his position but Clarks is controlling well.
Clarks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Narz defending well though.
Clarks wants to control but Narz is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz is looking to control Clarks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Narz avoid being mounted?
Narz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clarks.
Clarks lands strikes from half guard.
Clarks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Narz's head.
Narz is trying to maintain the position but Clarks is very close to passing his half guard.
Narz is controlling Clarks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Clarks trying to control the action but Narz is working from the bottom.
Narz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clarks is working away from the top position though.
Narz tries to roll over but Clarks keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Clarks there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clarks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clarks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clarks lands with some strikes.
Clarks lands a couple of good shots and Narz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Clarks scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narz tries to break free.
Clarks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Clarks is landing with strikes. Narz can't take much more of this.
Narz staying busy and making it hard for Clarks to control.
Clarks is trying to stick to Narz's back but Narz is turning into Clarks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clarks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Narz.
Narz tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarks is retaining full guard.
Clarks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarks keeping full guard, as Narz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Narz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Narz has his hands on Clarks's head, controlling the position.
Narz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clarks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narz looking to control.
Narz wants to sweep but no luck.
Clarks wants to control from the top but Narz keeps moving.
Clarks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Narz is keeping the position for now.
Narz controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Narz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarks manages to get himself to full guard.
Clarks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Narz is pushing down on Clarks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clarks is fighting to maintain full guard but Narz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Narz wants to control but Clarks is keeping him busy.
Narz passes to full mount!
Narz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Clarks throws a big shot that misses.
Narz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Narz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarks.
Clarks thuds his shin into the meat of Narz's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clarks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clarks clobbers Narz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clarks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clarks lands with a nice body kick.
Clarks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clarks avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Narz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarks thows a body kick. Narz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Narz scores with a nice right hand.
Clarks feints a jab promting Narz to slip. Clarks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Narz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Narz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Narz misses with a looping left.
Narz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clarks. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarks throws a jab but it's blocked by Narz.
Clarks cracks Narz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clarks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narz.
Clarks looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
Elroy Clarks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Narz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clarks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Narz.
Clarks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clarks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clarks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Narz actively working from the bottom here.
Clarks is just content to waste time from the top position. Narz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
Narz wants to stand and escape but Clarks is having none of it.
Narz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarks is one step ahead there.
Clarks stays in close to Narz's body and controls the position.
Narz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clarks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clarks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clarks stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Clarks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clarks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Narz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clarks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Narz dives on top into guard.
Narz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarks controls Narz momentarily but Narz frees himself.
Clarks working a defensive guard but Narz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Clarks manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz tries to stand and escape but Clarks actually recovers to full guard.
Clarks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elroy Clarks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Narz looking to pass the guard.
Narz pushing down on Clarks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Narz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Clarks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clarks is looking to improve his position.
Narz wants to pass to mount but Clarks is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Narz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clarks is out of range.
Clarks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Narz avoids it really well and circles away.
Narz staying out of range there.
It looked like Narz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Narz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Clarks misses.
Narz swings for the body but Clarks moves out of range.
Clarks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clarks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narz with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz misses with an uppercut. Clarks saw that one coming.
Narz throws a good cross that connects.
Narz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Narz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Narz jabs at Clarks's body.
Narz misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz throws a leg kick
and Clarks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Narz throws a hook but Clarks blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clarks.
Narz scoring well with a low kick there.
Narz looks to land a body kick but Clarks moved away.
Clarks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clarks takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Narz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clarks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Narz takes a step back to recover.
Clarks shoots in but no luck this time.
Narz is looking to counter punch.
Peter Narz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elroy Clarks.
Narz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Narz misses.
Clarks avoids the head kick by Narz.
Narz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Clarks misses.
Clarks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narz 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 Clarks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clarks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Clarks misses.
Narz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarks wants to counter with a clinch but Narz pushes him away.
A clash of legs there as Clarks blocks the low kick.
Good exchange - Clarks coming out on top.
Clarks throws an overhand right that lands on Narz's shoulder, as Narz tries to avoid the shot.
Narz throws a body kick that misses.
Clarks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Clarks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Narz throws a chopping leg kick but Clarks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Narz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Narz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clarks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Narz pushes Clarks off and gets back to his feet.
Peter Narz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarks lands a head kick. Narz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Narz works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarks feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Narz.
A left lands for Clarks.
Clarks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz throws a right hand that Clarks ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarks also avoids with ease.
Narz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Narz clinches.
Narz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clarks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Narz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Narz.
Narz throws a leg kick but Clarks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Narz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Clarks.
Narz lands a nice shot to the body.
Clarks looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
A combination from Narz does no damage.
Narz throws an off balance right hand
and Clarks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Clarks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narz.
Clarks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narz avoids the head kick by Clarks.
Narz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clarks throws a nice head kick!
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Narz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clarks 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Clarks!
After winning the bout, Elroy Clarks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carvaleho (ranked 1168 p4p, 1240 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 154 p4p, 169 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Maeda's choice of entrance music: Submission. Jose Carvaleho has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Carvaleho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Carvaleho.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvaleho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Carvaleho misses
and Maeda counters with a one-two to the body.
Maeda drives through and clinches with Carvaleho against the cage.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Carvaleho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Maeda jumps guard but Carvaleho stands there with Maeda around his waist. Maeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carvaleho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maeda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carvaleho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jose Carvaleho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carvaleho scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carvaleho after a bit of a struggle.
Carvaleho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Maeda does no damage.
Maeda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvaleho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maeda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carvaleho connects with a body shot that sends Maeda's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carvaleho misses with a body shot.
Carvaleho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda throws a counter combo.
Carvaleho clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho scores with a shot to the side of Maeda's head.
Carvaleho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carvaleho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maedas head.
Maeda wants the takedown. Carvaleho is fighting it off but Maeda persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carvaleho's guard against the cage.
Carvaleho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvaleho tries to strike from the bottom.
Carvaleho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvaleho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maeda presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Maeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carvaleho prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carvaleho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Carvaleho on the inside.
Carvaleho decides to pull guard.
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvaleho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Carvaleho's legs - danger averted.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Carvaleho trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvaleho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carvaleho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvaleho is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carvaleho regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda winds up and cracks Carvaleho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Carvaleho is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carvaleho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maeda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maeda wants to free his trapped foot but Carvaleho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Carvaleho is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Carvaleho actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvaleho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Carvaleho is trying to stand back up but Maeda is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvaleho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carvaleho is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Carvaleho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda is trying to control. Carvaleho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carvaleho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Carvaleho misses with a shot to the body
and Maeda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
Carvaleho throws a low kick but Maeda avoids it.
We've been told by Carvaleho's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carvaleho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maeda moves away.
Carvaleho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvaleho lands a jab to Maeda's midsection.
Carvaleho lands with a cross.
Maeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that Maeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Maeda also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvaleho throws a series of punches but Maeda avoids them all with ease.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvaleho works over Maeda's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carvaleho gets a double leg takedown into Maeda's guard.
Maeda looking to control.
Carvaleho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvaleho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maeda is on top in guard.
Carvaleho is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda passes Carvaleho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maeda passes to full mount!
Carvaleho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Maeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maeda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maeda lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvaleho tries to lock up and control but Maeda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maeda looking to control but Carvaleho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carvaleho is looking to improve his position but Maeda isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Maeda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carvaleho is trying to escape the mount.
Maeda with the ground and pound from mount.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvaleho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Carvaleho gets back to half guard.
Maeda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carvaleho!
Carvaleho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda looking to control but Carvaleho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maeda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maeda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda unloading with bombs!
Maeda prevents Carvaleho from getting the reversal.
Maeda landing strikes from the mount and Carvaleho is in trouble!
Carvaleho tries to reverse the position but Maeda maintains control.
Carvaleho wants to control but Maeda is having none of it.
Carvaleho is looking to improve his position but Maeda isn't that keen on the idea.
Maeda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carvaleho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Carvaleho tries to reverse the position but Maeda maintains control.
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Maeda prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Maeda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvaleho keeps working.
Maeda is pressing down on Carvaleho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvaleho is holding on for now.
Carvaleho wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Carvaleho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda is keen to just control but Carvaleho is a slippery customer.
Carvaleho punching from the bottom.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Carvaleho defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Carvaleho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carvaleho tries to sprawl but Maeda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carvaleho wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
Carvaleho tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Maeda there.
Maeda uses his free foot to push down on Carvaleho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Maeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Maeda is working for a kimura but Carvaleho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvaleho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvaleho.
Carvaleho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Carvaleho is retaining full guard.
Carvaleho trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carvaleho trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvaleho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvaleho's guard.
Maeda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maeda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maeda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvaleho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maeda with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is landing with some decent strikes but Carvaleho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maeda wants to control the pace but Carvaleho is squirming around nicely.
Carvaleho wants to control but Maeda is having none of it.
Carvaleho regains half guard.
Carvaleho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maeda's back!
Carvaleho is hanging on to Maeda's back as he tries to escape.
Carvaleho is not going to allow Maeda to sit and survive in this position.
Carvaleho keeps control of the position as Maeda tries to break free.
Carvaleho tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho is hanging on to Maeda's back as he tries to escape.
Carvaleho tightening his grip on Maeda, looking for the choke.
Carvaleho avoiding Maeda 's attempts to control his hands.
Maeda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Carvaleho is staying active.
Carvaleho looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Maeda thanked Kore Fight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 712 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 29 p4p, 51 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel cracks Kraag with an open hand slap.
Steel digs a good body shot into Kraag's ribs.
Steel works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
Steel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
It looks like Desi Kraag has been cut.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kraag rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kraag is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Kraag's belly button to the back.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steel - that will leave a mark!
Kraag walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kraag limp body while Steel jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 556 p4p, 103 weight class) and Abdel Mumu 3.0 (ranked 70 p4p, 13 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdel Mumu 3.0!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the head.
Zonta has managed to clinch.
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zonta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Zonta has managed to clinch.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Zonta lands the left hand.
Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mumu 3.0 did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Zonta is keen to just control but Mumu 3.0 is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mumu 3.0 looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Zonta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
Mumu 3.0 has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zonta advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta looking to control but instead Mumu 3.0 has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mumu 3.0 tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta is trying to control the action in half guard but Mumu 3.0 is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mumu 3.0 manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 looking to control.
Zonta is in close to Mumu 3.0's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zonta looking to pass the guard.
Mumu 3.0 is pulling down on Zonta's head. It's preventing any offense from Zonta, at least for the moment.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mumu 3.0 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.
Mumu 3.0 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zonta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zonta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mumu 3.0 is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to pass the guard but Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mumu 3.0 can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four 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.
Zonta stands up and beckons Mumu 3.0 to join him on the feet.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Zonta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zonta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zonta trying to control from half guard but Mumu 3.0 is working away.
Zonta lands strikes from half guard.
Mumu 3.0 looking for submissions off his back.
Mumu 3.0 manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zonta stalks Mumu 3.0 and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mumu 3.0's face. Mumu 3.0 staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Abdel Mumu 3.0 has been cut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Mumu 3.0.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Zonta is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mumu 3.0 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zonta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 cracks Zonta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu 3.0 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zonta shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense.
Mumu 3.0 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonta.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumu 3.0 connects with the punch.
Mumu 3.0 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Mumu 3.0 circles away.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a solid leg kick.
Peter Zonta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick but Zonta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Mumu 3.0 circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu 3.0 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta darts in looking for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 gets double underhooks and turns Zonta into the cage.
Mumu 3.0 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mumu 3.0 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zonta blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Zonta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mumu 3.0 doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a big shot that misses.
Zonta throws a series of punches but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a one two! Zonta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Mumu 3.0 sprawls well.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab to the body
and Zonta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a combination but Zonta avoids it well.
As Mumu 3.0 looks to move away, Zonta throws a big counter combo but Mumu 3.0 just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zonta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Zonta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mumu 3.0 swivels and escapes.
Zonta scores with a nice head shot.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mumu 3.0.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta misses with a combination
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zonta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu 3.0 - the referee stops the clock and Zonta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu 3.0. Zonta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zonta tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zonta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Zonta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
That's time! Zonta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zonta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Mumu 3.0 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zonta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 trying to stall but Zonta improves his position.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a knee to the head.
Zonta scores with a shoulder strike.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta digs a right hand underneath Mumu 3.0's ribcage. Mumu 3.0 let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mumu 3.0 has had enough of the clinch but Zonta keeps him there for the moment.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu 3.0 breaks from the clinch.
Mumu 3.0 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zonta scores with a three punch combo!
Mumu 3.0 keeps the fight on the outside.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Zonta ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta fails with a takedown attempt.
Zonta fails to land with a series of punches.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zonta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mumu 3.0 swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mumu 3.0 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Zonta moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Zonta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zonta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zonta.
Zonta wants to clinch.
Zonta clinches with his opponent.
Zonta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Zonta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta misses with a series of wild punches.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mumu 3.0 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mumu 3.0. Those never looked like landing.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a good body shot.
Zonta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mumu 3.0 to the ground. Zonta is now in Mumu 3.0's guard.
Mumu 3.0 is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zonta has time to react.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta cracks Mumu 3.0 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Zonta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zonta walks into a straight right hand from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd cheers as Mumu 3.0 lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zonta doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Zonta missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zonta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mumu 3.0 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
An out of breath Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Tiotio (ranked 638 p4p, 695 weight class) and Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 25 p4p, 14 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ara Tiotio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tiotio does it's job there.
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Tiotio misses with a looping right.
Ara Tiotio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Oxlade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiotio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Oxlade circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Da Oxlade 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.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Da Oxlade throws a leg kick which misses Tiotio's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiotio tries to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Tiotio.
Tiotio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Oxlade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tiotio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiotio backing away here, and Da Oxlade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tiotio throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Oxlade slips under a jab.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Tiotio misses.
Da Oxlade moves forwards but Tiotio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiotio misses with a few strikes there.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a nice right hand that sends Tiotio toppling to the canvas! Tiotio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Da Oxlade finish him?!
Tiotio is rocked!
Tiotio misses with a body shot.
Oh Tiotio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiotio avoids the head kick by Da Oxlade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Da Oxlade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiotio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Tiotio catches Da Oxlade right on the button with a cross.
Tiotio seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Oxlade slips a straight right by Tiotio.
Tiotio misses with a looping right.
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a good low kick that Tiotio was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Tiotio.
Da Oxlade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiotio swings for the body but Da Oxlade moves out of range.
Da Oxlade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiotio at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiotio misses the target.
Da Oxlade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiotio counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiotio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tiotio! Da Oxlade lets Tiotio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Da Oxlade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Tiotio misses.
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Oxlade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tiotio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Oxlade drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tiotio right on the button. Tiotio goes down! Da Oxlade follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Da Oxlade gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawi Da Oxlade!
A victorious Mawi Da Oxlade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 336 p4p, 737 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 48 p4p, 108 weight class). Lawrence has chosen No Surrender as his entrance music. John Lawrence has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
Terranova slips under a jab from Lawrence.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawrence 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.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terranova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Terranova avoids it with no problem.
Terranova scores with a three punch combo!
Terranova fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Terranova slips a jab from Lawrence.
Terranova swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terranova. Terranova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terranova misses with a body punch
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Terranova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but Terranova avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Terranova throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Terranova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Lawrence throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terranova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawrence checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawrence moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Lawrence looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Terranova manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Terranova throws a solid leg kick but Lawrence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Terranova.
Terranova avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence pushes Terranova up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Lawrence keeps control of Terranova as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Terranova's efforts to push away.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terranova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence checks the leg kick.
Terranova misses with a low kick as Lawrence jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a solid leg kick.
Lawrence throws a chopping leg kick but Terranova manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lawrence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Terranova.
Terranova looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terranova scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Terranova works over Lawrence's head and body with a nice combination.
Terranova drops his hands momentarily and Lawrence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terranova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Terranova avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Terranova.
Terranova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Lawrence blocks the low kick.
Terranova with the inside leg kick.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Terranova.
Terranova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawrence's head backwards.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a crisp jab.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terranova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut.
Terranova misses with a hook
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence shoots in for a double leg but Terranova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Terranova had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Lawrence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Terranova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Lawrence defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence shoots in but Terranova avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terranova thumps Lawrence with a low kick.
Terranova misses with a hook
and Lawrence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Terranova sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lawrence sizes up Terranova with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Terranova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawrence checks it well.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terranova. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terranova's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Terranova duly obliges.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terranova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Terranova throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Terranova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terranova avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Terranova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Terranova bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Terranova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova misses with a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terranova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terranova throws a low kick, looking for Lawrence's leg but Lawrence calmly moves out of range.
Lawrence lands with a shot to the body.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terranova.
Terranova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Terranova checks the leg kick.
Terranova feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terranova.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Terranova fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence scores with a three punch combo!
Terranova throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terranova just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawrence. That did some damage!
Lawrence walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Terranova.
Lawrence clobbers Terranova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Terranova throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Lawrence checks a low kick from Terranova.
Terranova cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terranova throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terranova.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terranova throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Terranova avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence lands a jab.
Terranova works over Lawrence's head and body with a nice combination.
Terranova slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawrence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Terranova, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Terranova misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Lawrence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Terranova had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Terranova finds it's target.
Terranova scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
It looked like Terranova wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Terranova ducks down to avoid it.
Terranova moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick.
Lawrence throws a jab when Terranova was well out of range.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terranova. Terranova obviously looking to wear him down.
Terranova lands a head shot.
Lawrence defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawrence blocks the leg kick.
Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Ciro Terranova will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Terranova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terranova.
Lawrence cracks Terranova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova misses with a leg kick
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence.
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Terranova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lawrence, as that shot connected.
Terranova throws a sloppy head kick and Lawrence moves out of range easily.
Terranova walks into a left hand.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Lawrence needs to keep his hands up - Terranova had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova lands a really nice looking cross but Lawrence seems unphased.
Terranova walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Terranova looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terranova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Terranova throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Terranova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawrence takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Terranova as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Lawrence as he checks the leg kick.
Terranova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ciro Terranova is winning the standup battle so far.
Terranova misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Lawrence looks to move away, Terranova throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but Terranova saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Terranova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Terranova.
Terranova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawrence on the side of the head.
Good work by Terranova as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Terranova!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terranova scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Terranova misses the target.
Terranova sets himself, and Lawrence steps forward looking for the clinch! Terranova avoids it this time.
Terranova cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs.
Terranova lands with a cross.
Terranova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terranova gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawrence thuds a left hand into Terranova's body.
Lawrence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Terranova throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova scores with a nice head shot.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Terranova lands with a cross.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Terranova.
Nice body kick there by Terranova.
Terranova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terranova wants to land a leg kick but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Terranova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body.
Terranova on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terranova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence lands a jab.
Lawrence shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Terranova's guard.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terranova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to control but Terranova is working from the bottom.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Lawrence isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Terranova wants to stand and escape but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Terranova blocks nicely.
Terranova wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Lawrence.
I think Terranova 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ciro Terranova!
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 176 p4p, 224 weight class) and Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 34 p4p, 42 weight class). Watson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Niska throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watson 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 Niska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niska's sensitive parts.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niska with a body shot.
Watson blocks a jab.
Niska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niska fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niska tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niska doesn't seem bothered though.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab.
A big right from Niska misses.
Sloppy strikes from Niska. Those never looked like landing.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
Watson with the counter takedown but Niska avoids it easily.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Watson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska thuds a left hand into Watson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Watson is looking to slow Niska down with leg kicks.
Watson cracks Niska with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watson. That's going to slow Niska down.
A cross from Niska lands.
Watson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niska.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Juha Niska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niska connects with a high kick.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niska's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska misses with a looping right.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niska throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
A punch combination from Niska misses.
Watson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Niska throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niska doesn't seem bothered though.
Niska is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niska throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Niska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niska throws a big shot that misses.
Niska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska throws a leg kick
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Niska swinging wildly here.
Watson takes one on the button.
Niska moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Niska lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niska's guard.
Niska is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niska tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Niska back against the cage.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watson connects with a leg kick.
Niska lands a head kick!
An inside leg kick from Niska misses.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Niska misses with a wild combination.
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Niska was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson prevents Niska from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Niska is retaining full guard.
Niska has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Watson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Niska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
Niska throws a head punch that misses.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Niska regains guard.
Niska pushes Watson off and gets back to his feet.
Niska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska avoids the body shot from Watson.
Nice body punch from Niska.
Watson lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Watson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A cross from Niska lands.
A jab from Niska misses.
Juha Niska is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Watson thumps Niska with a low kick.
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niska.
Watson digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Niska looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Niska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Niska pushes Watson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 jab from Niska misses.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Niska misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Niska.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niska misses with a hook.
Watson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Watson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Niska rather than just go for the knockout.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab.
Niska cracks Watson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niska throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Niska was not able to check.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Watson.
Niska throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson prevents Niska from standing back up.
Niska won't allow Watson to pass to mount.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niska's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson moves to back control.
Watson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Watson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Watson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Niska has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Niska is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Niska trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Watson looking for the choke from the back.
Watson tightening his grip on Niska, looking for the choke.
Niska trying to get back to his feet but Watson is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Watson.
Niska manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Niska scores with a jab to the body.
Niska misses the body punch
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niska makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niska misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson jabs Niska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Niska.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Niska checks a low kick from Watson.
Niska throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Niska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watson defending well as Niska loads up on a big left hand.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niska is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Niska is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Niska circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Niska gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Niska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
Niska misses with a hook.
Niska lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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 Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
That kick from Watson tenderised Niska's leg. Niska is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Niska misses.
Watson throws a leg kick but Niska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niska.
Niska takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niska kicks Watson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watson walks into a jab.
Niska throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niska loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson with the inside leg kick.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niska defends it nicely.
Watson moves out of range as Niska strikes.
Niska missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watson finds it's way round the side to connect with Niska's head.
Niska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson slips a straight right by Niska.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Niska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
A big left from Niska misses.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niska with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska misses with a hook.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Niska.
Niska throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson scores with a hook.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watson.
Niska lands a jab.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niska looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niska.
Niska misses with a looping right.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niska swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Niska misses with a low kick as Watson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries for a takedown but Niska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niska misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Niska's front leg but catches the back leg as Niska tries to avoid it.
Niska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niska misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niska looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Niska tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Niska pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Niska settles back down.
Watson thuds a left hand into Niska's body.
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
Niska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska throws a leg kick
and Watson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niska throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Niska sprawls well.
Niska swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Watson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Niska wants to get back to his feet but Watson drags him back down.
Niska prevents Watson from improving position.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Niska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niska tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Niska wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
Paul Joseph Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska really wants to buck Watson off and get back to his feet.
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 Juha Niska.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niska, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Bee (ranked 247 p4p, 208 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 3 p4p, 12 weight class). Zulu has chosen Big Badaboom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Zulu misses.
Zulu swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zulu pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee pushes off an throws an elbow but Zulu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Bee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu pushes Bee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zulu.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Bee tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu avoids a wild elbow strike from Bee.
Zulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Bee lands a knee to the body.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zulu can turn it around.
Bee misses with an elbow over the top.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zulu managing to block the knees to the body from Bee.
Bee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zulu blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bee looking to slow down the pace here.
Bee tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Bee prevents a body shot from Zulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zulu tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
A short left from Zulu.
Zulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bee is trying to maintain a safe position but Zulu gets an underhook and turns Bee into the cage.
Bee lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
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!
Bee prevents a body shot from Zulu.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Zulu controls his hands.
Bee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zulu lands a shot to the body.
Bee blocks a body shot from Zulu.
Bee working aggressively here.
Bee missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
Zulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee lands a nice knee to the body.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
Zulu lands with a light punch inside.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee blocking some punches.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Zulu tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Zulu back against the cage.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Zulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zulu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bee blocking some punches.
Zulu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
A short right from Zulu.
Bee misses with a punch to the body.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but Zulu blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Bee.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bee.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kvame Zulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zulu manages to circle out of the way.
Bee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bee takes one to the side of the head.
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kvame Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bee misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zulu.
Bee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulu.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
Bee gets through Zulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bee trying to control the position but instead, Zulu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bee into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bee controls his hands.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Zulu misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
Zulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bee.
Bee misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
A head punch on the inside from Zulu fails to land.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu avoids the elbow strike from Bee, against the cage.
Bee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bee misses with a knee strike.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zulu takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zulu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zulu tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Bee lands an elbow inside that Zulu shrugs off.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zulu as Bee tries to tie him up.
Zulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zulu avoiding damage as Bee throws knees to the body.
Bee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zulu dodges an elbow strike from Bee.
Bee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zulu avoids it.
Zulu lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Zulu blocks an elbow strike.
Zulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zulu has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Bee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zulu.
Zulu pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zulu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Zulu.
Bee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zulu looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Bee.
Bee tries to land knees in the clinch but Zulu avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bee's elbow.
Zulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bee digs a right hand into Zulu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zulu's gas tank.
Zulu is breathing heavily.
Bee trying to control the position but instead, Zulu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bee into the cage.
Bee misses with a body punch.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Bee lands an uppercut.
Zulu lands a nice uppercut.
Zulu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Bee is working Zulu over against the cage.
Zulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu misses with a body punch.
Bee throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kvame Zulu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kvame Zulu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zulu scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee misses with a hook. Zulu ducked under it nicely.
Zulu lands a big right hand that sends Bee crashing to the mat! Zulu stays standing though and waves Bee back to his feet!
Bee is rocked!
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zulu.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zulu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zulu closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Bee out cold! Bee corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kvame Zulu!
An out of breath Kvame Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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