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SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 913 p4p, 1228 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 95 p4p, 129 weight class). Can comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree slips a jab from Can.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Can sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Can throws a head kick but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree misses with a hook to the body
and Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Can. Those never looked like landing.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Can with a nice calf kick.
Fortythree throws a hook but Can avoids it easily.
Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortythree swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Can counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Can manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
Fortythree lands a glancing blow to the side of Can's head.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree.
Can throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but Can avoids it with no problem.
Can looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortythree swings widly with a right hand
and Can counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can connects with a body shot.
Fortythree has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fortythree misses the jab.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Can uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Can half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fortythree scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Can is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree throws a hook but Can blocks it.
Can fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortythree just manages to avoid it.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Can.
Fortythree takes a kick to the side of the head.
Can throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Can.
Can scores with a body shot.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
Can blocks a jab.
Fortythree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Can at a distance.
Can throws a chopping leg kick but Fortythree manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fortythree lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Can swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortythree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortythree sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Can stuns Fortythree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Fortythree finds it's target.
Can throws a lazy right hand but Fortythree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortythree getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortythree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Can counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Can had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortythree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortythree.
Can throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Can. That one must have hurt.
Fortythree lunges at Can with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Can's hand.
Can motions for Fortythree to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Can moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Fortythree cracks a nice hook into Can's ribs.
Fortythree jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Can takes one to the side of the head.
Can scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Can.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Can takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Ameri Can will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fortythree moves into range and connects with a jab.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortythree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortythree avoids the head kick by Can.
Fortythree is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Can's defenses.
Can stuns Fortythree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Can throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
Can with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Can staying out of range there.
Can shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortythree throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Can counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree thows a left - swing and a miss!
Can scores with a head kick.
 Fortythree is rocked!
 It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can fakes the body blow, causing Fortythree to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fortythree goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ameri Can!
Ameri Can 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Salmi (ranked 3281 p4p, 1590 weight class) and Eric Dungey (ranked 419 p4p, 229 weight class). Salmi comes to the cage accompanied by Korpiklaani - Ievan Polkka . 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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12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eerikki Salmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dungey!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmi misses with a left hand
and Dungey counters with a straight right hand.
Salmi misses with a hook
and Dungey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salmi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salmi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dungey blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dungey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salmi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dungey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salmi swinging wildly here.
Dungey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salmi finds it's way round the side to connect with Dungey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dungey throws a shot from downtown. Salmi moves away and avoids it.
Salmi throws a hook but Dungey avoids it easily.
Salmi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Salmi - just one landing.
A jab from Salmi misses.
Salmi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dungey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Salmi misses.
Dungey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dungey lands a big right hand that sends Salmi crashing to the mat! Dungey stays standing though and waves Salmi back to his feet!
 It looks like Eerikki Salmi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salmi swings for the body but Dungey moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dungey.
Salmi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dungey counters with a crisp right that sends Salmi to the canvas! Dungey follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dungey!
After winning the bout, Eric Dungey 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mads Nordskov (ranked 1119 p4p, 934 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 69 p4p, 62 weight class). Nordskov comes to the cage accompanied by Fugle. Tom Thomas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 41 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Mads Nordskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Thomas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas is looking to control Nordskov's arms but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Thomas.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nordskov or not.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Nordskov pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Nordskov's ribcage. Nordskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nordskov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov lands a left hand.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Nordskov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordskov gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas tries to stall but Nordskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nordskov gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nordskov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas effectively controlling the action here.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Nordskov.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordskov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Nordskov.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas pushes Nordskov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Nordskov controls the action.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas pushes Nordskov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Nordskov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nordskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordskov doesn't seem phased though.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nordskov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Thomas.
Nordskov throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Nordskov's leg. Nordskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
A short left from Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas tries a body shot but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Nordskov controls his hands.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Nordskov avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Nordskov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
Mads Nordskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov blocking some punches.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordskov.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordskov.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nordskov prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Nordskov's head.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Nordskov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to work over Nordskov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nordskov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordskov blocks a body shot from Thomas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nordskov.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with the head strike.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordskov backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nordskov.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordskov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Nordskov misses with some punches.
Nordskov throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Nordskov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nordskov swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordskov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Thomas.
Well Thomas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
A victorious Tom Thomas 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 546 p4p, 1168 weight class) and Thierry Paulin (ranked 73 p4p, 150 weight class). Namasuzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stand By Me- Ben King. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namasuzuki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Paulin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Namasuzuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Namasuzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulin scores with a jab. Namasuzuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namasuzuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paulin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
Namasuzuki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paulin connects with a body shot that sends Namasuzuki's belly button to the back.
Namasuzuki throws an off balance right hand
and Paulin counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulin avoids the body shot from Namasuzuki.
As Namasuzuki backs off Paulin throws a huge counter combo but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it all.
Paulin cracks Namasuzuki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Namasuzuki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Paulin finish him?
 Namasuzuki is rocked!
Paulin throws a sloppy head kick and Namasuzuki moves out of range easily.
Namasuzuki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Paulin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki is breathing heavily.
Paulin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulin works Namasuzuki's body with a nice hook.
Namasuzuki gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Paulin points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Namasuzuki wakes up just in time to hear Paulin thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thierry Paulin!
Thierry Paulin 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kento Kawamata (ranked 1053 p4p, 775 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 151 p4p, 117 weight class). 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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Kawamata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawamata looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kawamata. Beautiful body shot.
Sharma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawamata thuds a left hand into Sharma's body.
Kawamata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Sharma manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata stalks Sharma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sharma's face. Sharma staggers backwards, shaken.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata cracks Sharma with an open hand slap.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma misses with a looping left.
Sharma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawamata misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Kawamata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Sharma misses.
Kawamata tried to counter with a leg kick but Sharma avoided it.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sharma.
Kawamata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawamata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Sharma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a hook
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Kawamata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawamata with a jab.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with the body kick
and Sharma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata slips under a jab from Sharma.
Sharma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Kawamata. Kawamata maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Kawamata gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Kawamata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawamata swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharma.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Sharma cracks Kawamata with a nice body shot.
Kawamata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharma's elbow.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Kawamata blocks a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Kawamata.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kawamata fails to land.
Sharma lands a body shot.
Kawamata throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Sharma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Sharma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Sharma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata misses with a right hand
and Sharma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharma pushes Kawamata up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma is working Kawamata over against the cage.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Sharma pushes Kawamata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Kawamata's ribcage. Kawamata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sharma.
Sharma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharma is stalling here.
Sharma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sharma receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Sharma controls the action.
Kawamata lands with a left to the head.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Kawamata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma is trying to stall.
Sharma swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata pulls guard successfully.
Sharma stands and steps away. Kawamata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice cross by Sharma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sharma checks a low kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawamata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharma.
Sharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Kawamata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharma throws a lazy right hand but Kawamata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Sharma.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawamata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawamata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharma. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
A lazy left from Kawamata finds it's target.
Kawamata scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Kawamata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Sharma misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Sharma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
Sharma blocks a head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma tries a quick counter leg kick but Kawamata is wise to it.
Sharma wants to clinch.
Kawamata lands an overhand right.
Kawamata misses with a straight right.
Sharma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawamata.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawamata.
A nice side step and Sharma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharma takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sharma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharma.
Kawamata lands a nice looking body kick.
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharma. That did some damage!
Kawamata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawamata checks it well.
Kawamata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma cracks a nice hook into Kawamata's ribs.
Sharma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharma has time to react.
A jab from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
Sharma misses with a hook. Kawamata ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sharma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharma is just out of range.
Sharma avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Sharma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawamata.
Sharma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Sharma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Sharma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharma.
Kawamata lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawamata punishes Sharma's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kawamata misses.
Kawamata motions for Sharma to come forward. Kawamata throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata moves into range and clinches up with Sharma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Sharma's head.
Sharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kawamata up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawamata.
Sharma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawamata seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sharma can turn it around.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
Kawamata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata tries a body shot but Sharma blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sharma.
Kawamata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma just leaning against Kawamata, taking a breather.
Sharma throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma tries to stall but Kawamata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Rohith Sharma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kawamata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawamata tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rohith Sharma.
I think Kawamata 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 271 p4p, 738 weight class) and Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 43 p4p, 93 weight class). Branca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is original score medley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Avisu Kona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Avisu Kona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avisu Kona's gas tank.
Branca tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Avisu Kona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branca. Branca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy head kick
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
It appears Branca was looking to counter with a kick there.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
A jab from Branca misses.
Avisu Kona tries a low kick but Branca avoids it.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avisu Kona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca scores with a nice head shot.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branca - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branca. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Branca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avisu Kona throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Avisu Kona only half commits.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branca looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Branca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Branca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branca circles away quickly and effectively.
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca cracks Avisu Kona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avisu Kona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Avisu Kona blocks the leg kick.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch but Avisu Kona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Avisu Kona misses
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branca.
Avisu Kona throws a low kick, looking for Branca's leg but Branca calmly moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avisu Kona.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avisu Kona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona blocks a leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avisu Kona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with the combination.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Avisu Kona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a double jab
and Branca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Branca drops Avisu Kona with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avisu Kona looks back up at him and smiles so Branca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Avisu Kona is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Avisu Kona gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Branca points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Avisu Kona wakes up just in time to hear Branca thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A victorious Joao Cajo Branca 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 284 p4p, 234 weight class) and Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 36 p4p, 26 weight class). Pawlik comes to the cage accompanied by John Butler - Ocean . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tertelgte closes the distance and pushes Pawlik back into the cage.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Pawlik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tertelgte doesn't seem phased though.
Pawlik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tertelgte is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it.
Pawlik working the ground and pound but Tertelgte is defending the strikes.
Pawlik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tertelgte is avoiding damage well.
Pawlik in side control, throwing shots but Tertelgte defends.
Pawlik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tertelgte is looking to reverse the position.
Tertelgte struggling a bit here.
Pawlik tries to move to mount but Tertelgte blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Pawlik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tertelgte can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Pawlik.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tertelgte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tertelgte taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pawlik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pawlik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tertelgte is avoiding damage well.
Pawlik grinds an elbow into Tertelgte's temple.
Pawlik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pawlik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tertelgte rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pawlik's guard! Nice work there by Tertelgte!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte content to stall in guard here.
Pawlik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tertelgte is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pawlik.
Pawlik is trying to improve his position.
Tertelgte trying to control the position but Pawlik is working away.
Pawlik is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Tertelgte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pawlik tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tertelgte has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is trying to escape the mount.
Pawlik wants to hold on but Tertelgte pushes him away.
Pawlik really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pawlik tries to hold on but Tertelgte postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tertelgte can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawlik is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tertelgte lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pawlik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pawlik fails to land with a series of punches.
Tertelgte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tertelgte works Pawlik's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pawlik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick which misses Pawlik's front leg but catches the back leg as Pawlik tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Tertelgte is quick to defend against it.
Good shot there by Tertelgte.
Pawlik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tertelgte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and moves away.
Ernie Tertelgte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tertelgte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tertelgte throws out the jab.
Pawlik slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tertelgte. Pawlik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tertelgte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tertelgte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tertelgte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pawlik looks to land a right hand but Tertelgte moved out of range.
Tertelgte swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
Pawlik lands with a cross.
Tertelgte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Tertelgte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tertelgte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tertelgte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pawlik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tertelgte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tertelgte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Tertelgte didn't expect that.
Pawlik scoring with some ground and pound.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Tertelgte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pawlik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tertelgte keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pawlik works over Tertelgte with some ground and pound from guard.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Tertelgte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pawlik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tertelgte is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pawlik.
Tertelgte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawlik keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte staying calm.
Pawlik is looking to regain half guard here but Tertelgte keeps moving and retains side control.
Tertelgte is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pawlik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Tertelgte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pawlik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tertelgte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pawlik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tertelgte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Tertelgte is predictable there
and Pawlik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tertelgte!
Pawlik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Tertelgte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tertelgte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Pawlik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Pawlik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pawlik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pawlik tries for a kimura but Tertelgte is defending well.
The strikes coming from Pawlik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tertelgte keeps working.
Tertelgte is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pawlik connects with a decent elbow.
The strikes coming from Pawlik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pawlik looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pawlik scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik tries to score with some ground and pound. Tertelgte controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tertelgte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pawlik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tertelgte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pawlik.
Pawlik not doing much here.
Pawlik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pawlik throwing shots but Tertelgte is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte is trying to control but can't.
Pawlik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tertelgte defending well though.
Pawlik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tertelgte controlling the position well.
Tertelgte moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pawlik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pawlik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tertelgte's head.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Tertelgte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pawlik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tertelgte is aware though and is defending well.
Tertelgte preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tertelgte uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pawlik 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pawlik!
A victorious Dick Pawlik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Chaos (ranked 187 p4p, 228 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 30 p4p, 37 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos scores with the left hand. Fett knows he should have avoided that one.
Chaos swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. Fett tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chaos lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos tries to pass to full mount but Fett defends it.
Fett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Chaos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chaos is thwarting Fett's attempts to control the position.
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Fett is working away.
Chaos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fett.
Fett struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chaos cracks Fett with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chaos is working Fett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chaos is looking to take a break and control but Fett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chaos cracks Fett with a big right hand but Fett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chaos working the head and body with strikes.
Fett tries to buck Chaos off but Chaos is having none of it.
Fett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chaos tries to advance to mount but Fett denies him.
Fett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chaos off and has taken his back!
Chaos is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chaos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chaos regains half guard.
Fett wants to control but Chaos is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fett trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos 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.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is pulling down on Fett's head. It's preventing any offense from Fett, at least for the moment.
Chaos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fett uses it to pass to side control.
Chaos manages to get back to half guard.
Chaos moves into full guard.
Fett wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chaos working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chaos throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett slips a straight right by Chaos.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Chaos throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chaos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Chaos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Chaos manages to avoid it all.
Chaos throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos scores with a jab.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fett can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
Fett is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Chaos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chaos advances to full mount.
Chaos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chaos working the ground and pound effectively.
Chaos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chaos landing strikes from the mount and Fett is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos prevents Fett from getting the reversal.
Chaos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fett hang on?
Chaos trying to control but Fett is having none of it.
Fett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chaos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chaos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fett?
Chaos trying to control but Fett is having none of it.
Chaos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fett is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos looking to control but Fett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fett wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fett throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chaos's body to avoid the submission. Chaos has instead reached around Fett's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chaos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Chaos!
Our winner, Max Chaos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 66 p4p, 37 weight class) and Gaultier Girard (ranked 12 p4p, 7 weight class). Gaultier Girard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girard throws a body kick that misses
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Girard avoids a wild elbow strike from Camara.
Girard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands an elbow inside that Girard shrugs off.
Girard takes an elbow to the temple.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Girard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Girard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara sizes up Girard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara.
Camara misses with a leg kick
and Girard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Girard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Girard tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard misses with a looping left.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Girard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Camara - the referee stops the clock and Girard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Camara. Girard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Camara lands with an uppercut that bounces Girard off the cage and back into range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Girard as he checks the leg kick.
Girard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Girard with a hook.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Girard throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Girard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Girard.
Girard defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Good shot there by Girard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard cracks Camara with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Camara tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Girard pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Camara is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Ibrahim Camara had this to say: 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 2 p4p, 41 weight class) and Badr Al Din (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Al Din comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RUNNING BACK 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Badr Al Din!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
Good leg kick by Whymer.
Al Din looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Din.
Jab by Whymer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whymer. Al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Al Din looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer is looking to slow Al Din down with leg kicks.
Al Din moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Whymer lands a nice shot that snaps Al Din's head back.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Al Din misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Din.
A cross from Whymer lands.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Din.
A head kick misses from Whymer.
Al Din shapes to counter with a head kick.
Al Din's coach down at Convicted Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Din's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Whymer throws a lazy right hand but Al Din sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Whymer misses the target.
Al Din ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Din takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Din misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Whymer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Whymer does it's job there.
Whymer digs a good hook to Al Din's body.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Al Din's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
A jab from Al Din misses.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Din throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whymer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Din takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whymer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whymer misses with a straight right.
Whymer stuns Al Din with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Al Din.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
Al Din blocks a head kick by Whymer.
Whymer backing away here, and Al Din unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Whymer with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body kick from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a nice leg kick.
Whymer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whymer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Al Din appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whymer slips a jab from Al Din.
Whymer clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al Din slips a jab from Whymer.
Al Din takes one on the button.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Al Din's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Din obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Just Whymer has been cut.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Din takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Din. Whymer shrugs it off though.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Din throws a push kick but Whymer slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Al Din avoids it.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Din.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Al Din steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Whymer coming out on top.
Whymer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Din can do to turn this around?
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Whymer throws a body shot but no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Al Din might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whymer has got the better of the exchanges.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Whymer coming out on top.
Whymer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Din takes a step back to recover.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whymer throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
Whymer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whymer throws a good cross that connects.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer scores with a hook to the body. Al Din takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whymer lands a nice shot that snaps Al Din's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body shot
and Al Din counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Din moves away from the strike by Whymer.
Whymer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAl Din.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whymer lands with a nice body punch.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whymer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Whymer throws a leg kick which misses Al Din's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Din tries to avoid it.
Whymer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Al Din off balance momentarily.
Al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Din is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whymer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Din crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whymer - the referee stops the clock and Al Din gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whymer. Al Din manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Whymer with a nice cross.
Al Din's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whymer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Whymer.
Al Din throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whymer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whymer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whymer misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.
Whymer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whymer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Whymer misses.
Whymer misses with a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whymer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al Din at a distance.
Al Din uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Al Din throws a fast counter high kick but Whymer manages to duck under it in time.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Al Din moves out of range.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Al Din moves away and avoids it.
Al Din avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Din.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Whymer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer jabs at Al Din's body.
Al Din scores with a nice strike.
Al Din staying out of range there.
Whymer misses with a leg kick.
Al Din throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Din misses the jab.
Al Din misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
Al Din tries to move into range but Whymer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer connects with an inside leg kick.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whymer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whymer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Al Din stumbling back into the cage.
Whymer punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whymer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Al Din counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whymer thinking.
Al Din blocks the body kick.
Al Din looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Din lands with a cross.
Whymer throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Din! But no joy.
Al Din gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whymer manages to break the clinch.
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Al Din checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whymer punishes Al Din's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Jab, jab by Whymer - just one landing.
Whymer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whymer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Al Din counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Din feints and then cracks Whymer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whymer down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Whymer misses with a body punch
and Al Din counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer moves away from the strike by Al Din.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer misses with an uppercut. Al Din saw that one coming.
Al Din flicks out a counter leg kick but Whymer steps away.
Whymer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Din counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Al Din tenderised Whymer's leg. Whymer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Al Din is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whymer throws an overhand right that lands on Al Din's shoulder, as Al Din tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Al Din as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Din.
Whymer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer looks to land a left hand but Al Din moved out of range nicely.
Al Din looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whymer misses with a shot to the body
and Al Din counters with a body kick that stops Whymer in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer 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.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Whymer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whymer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whymer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Din - the referee stops the clock and Whymer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Din. Whymer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Din has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whymer.
Whymer tries to move into range but Al Din moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Al Din moved away.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer avoids a kick to the body.
Al Din throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whymer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Al Din has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Din pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Al Din takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Al Din lands a slapping body shot.
Al Din is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whymer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Both fighters circling a little - Whymer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Whymer, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Just Whymer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whymer.
Al Din takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Din misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Whymer on the inside.
Whymer blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Whymer.
A short left from Al Din.
Al Din blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer breaks the clinch.
Al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer scores with a one two! Al Din had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Badr Al Din has been cut.
Al Din pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Whymer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Din.
Whymer feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Whymer misses with a jab to the body
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Din throws a head kick but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Din off the cage and back into range.
Al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Din takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer with a jab.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Badr Al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Al Din takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whymer.
Whymer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Din on the side of the head.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Al Din was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whymer catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whymer scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Din wants to clinch up but Whymer keeps it at a distance.
Whymer is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Al Din on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Whymer slams his shin into Al Din's torso.
Whymer motions for Al Din to come forward. Whymer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Din drops his hands momentarily and Whymer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whymer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al Din throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Din counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Din takes one to the side of the head.
Al Din looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whymer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Just Whymer 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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