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WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akello McGee (ranked 23619 p4p, 6624 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 659 p4p, 592 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akello McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre gets a double leg takedown into McGee's guard.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGee keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGee has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre pushes down on McGee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McGee is staying active underneath Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierre is just content to waste time from the top position. McGee takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGee wants to sweep here but Pierre controlling him for the moment.
Pierre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pierre passes into half guard.
Pierre working the head and body with strikes.
McGee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pierre is nestled in close to McGee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 McGee is rocked!
Pierre lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt McGee quite badly. McGee pulls Pierre in close trying to recover. Pierre postures up and lands two really hard shots that put McGee on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but McGee doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Long (ranked 4044 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Bear Claw (ranked 456 p4p, 401 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bear Claw!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Claw tries to clinch up but Long circles away and keeps his distance.
Long gets a clinch.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Claw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Long lands a nice uppercut.
Long lands a left hand.
Long avoiding damage as Claw throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Long.
We've been informed that Claw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Long throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Claw looks winded!
Claw trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Long.
Claw missing with knees to the body.
Long manages to break the clinch.
Long lands a left and a right that send Claw crashing to the mat, dazed. Long thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Bear Claw has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Long steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Claw is out on his feet! Long sets himself and nearly takes Claw's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralph Long!
A relieved looking Ralph Long thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Irwin (ranked 1205 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Corbin Leopold (ranked 129 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Leopold gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Leopold is stalling here.
Irwin is working for takedown but Leopold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Irwin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Leopold. No joy for Irwin on that attempt.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leopold was covering up waiting for the punch and Irwin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leopold manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leopold throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopold misses with an uppercut.
Leopold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Leopold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin misses with a takedown
and Leopold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt
and Leopold counters with a straight right hand.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leopold sprawls well. Leopold wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Leopold slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leopold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Irwin dives in and grabs Leopold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leopold pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.
Irwin shoots in and bounces Leopold off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leopold keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Irwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopold wants to stand but Irwin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin trying to control but Leopold is working from the bottom.
Irwin content to stall in guard here.
Irwin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Irwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Leopold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leopold.
Irwin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Leopold saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corbin Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leopold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irwin takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Leopold finds it's target.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leopold as he avoids it easily.
Leopold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leopold lands a big uppercut and Irwin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Irwin looks OK. Leopold waves Irwin back to his feet!
Irwin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irwin shoots and misses
and Leopold counters with a left to the body.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Leopold looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
A jab from Leopold misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold lands a lovely overhand right.
Leopold has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leopold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leopold closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin looking for a takedown.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Leopold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leopold is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leopold lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Irwin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Leopold dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 2516 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Ralo Gracie (ranked 359 p4p, 372 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Robert Leahy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Leahy's guard.
Gracie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leahy shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leahy is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Leahy is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Leahy is defending well.
Leahy is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Leahy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy is looking for a sweep.
Leahy is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Leahy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is looking for a sweep.
Leahy regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leahy wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Leahy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to control. Leahy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leahy is trying to control but can't.
Gracie prevents Leahy from improving his position.
Leahy won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Leahy is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Leahy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leahy looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to control but Leahy is keeping him busy.
Leahy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Leahy is defending the position.
Leahy trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leahy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leahy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Leahy stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leahy.
Gracie throws the left hand but Leahy avoids the punch easily.
Leahy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leahy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Leahy keeps moving.
Leahy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leahy struggling a bit here.
Leahy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leahy is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leahy tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Leahy stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leahy is avoiding damage well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Leahy is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leahy, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ralo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Leahy just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leahy's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Leahy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leahy looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leahy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie tries to stand but Leahy is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leahy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Leahy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leahy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Leahy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leahy looking to pass the guard.
Leahy won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leahy defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leahy stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leahy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Leahy from controlling successfully.
Leahy tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has his foot on Leahy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leahy works his way back into a safe position though.
Leahy trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leahy has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Leahy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Clark (ranked 2633 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Milo Vicente (ranked 354 p4p, 260 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicente sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vicente tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
Clark jumps guard but Vicente stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Vicente turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark successfully pulls guard.
Vicente gets to his feet. Clark looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vicente waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vicente jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Vicente misses the jab.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Vicente misses.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
As Vicente looks to move away, Clark throws a big counter combo but Vicente just gets out of the way.
Clark checks a low kick from Vicente.
Vicente lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clark takes a step back to recover.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicente tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicente manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vicente appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicente throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Clark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente lands with a shot to the body.
Vicente finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Clark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clark showed some decent athleticism there.
Clark thows a huge punch but Vicente dodges it nicely.
Vicente taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Vicente has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Clark is on him like a limpet, forcing Vicente back against the cage.
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vicente, as that shot connected.
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!
Clark shoots in but Vicente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vicente bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
Clark shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clark showed some decent athleticism there.
Vicente manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Clark keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to pull guard but Vicente holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Vicente has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vicente lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Vicente sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vicente has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Clark tries to pull guard but Vicente forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clark manages to pull guard.
Vicente wants to stand but Clark is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vicente is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vicente stands up and waves to Clark to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Vicente, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Vicente against the cage but Vicente circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.
Vicente uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Clark gets a double leg takedown into Vicente's guard.
Vicente has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark won't allow Vicente to get back to his feet.
Vicente preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vicente has his feet on Clark's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vicente misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Vicente throws a body shot but no joy.
Vicente doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Vicente misses its intended target.
Clark throwing a counter right hand but Vicente manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Vicente throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Vicente on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vicente pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Vicente follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vicente stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vicente throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Vicente stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Vicente's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vicente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Vicente misses with a kick to the body.
Vicente lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Vicente.
Vicente stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicente stalks Clark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clark's face. Clark staggers backwards, shaken.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Vicente tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vicente manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Vicente.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Vicente dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vicente cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vicente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vicente finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
Vicente displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
Vicente lands a jab to the nose.
Clark goes for a double leg but Vicente avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicente continues to drive forward.
Clark tries to pull guard but Vicente forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark pulls guard successfully.
Vicente stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vicente dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Vicente connects with a crisp jab.
Clark darts in looking for a takedown but Vicente gets double underhooks and turns Clark into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wesley Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vicente darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vicente jabs Clark right on the nose. Clark blinks but takes it well.
Clark slips under a jab.
Vicente misses with a hook.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Vicente saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Milo Vicente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vicente circles away.
Vicente throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Clark shoots in but no luck this time.
Vicente is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vicente throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vicente lands the left hand.
Vicente scores with a body shot.
Vicente doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Clark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vicente scores with a jab. Clark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vicente's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Vicente blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicente is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark prevents Vicente from getting back to his feet.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vicente looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Vicente preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vicente avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark throws a strike but Vicente rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clark is working an open guard so Vicente takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vicente smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Clark fails with the takedown.
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vicente is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Vicente circles away and we're back to standing.
Vicente wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
Vicente 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.
Vicente connects with the punch.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vicente lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vicente connects with a nice looking jab.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vicente defends well and Clark ends up having to push Vicente into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Vicente lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vicente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicente fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
Vicente lands an overhand right.
Donk. Vicente catches Clark right on the button with a cross.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Vicente shows good takedown defense.
Vicente connects with a crisp jab.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vicente scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Vicente.
Vicente throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark needs to keep his hands up - Vicente had a free shot at his head there.
Vicente connects with a leg kick.
Vicente misses with a straight right.
Vicente connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Vicente shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vicente! But no joy.
Clark shoots for a double leg takedown but Vicente sprawls well. He's pushed Clark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheers as Vicente lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Vicente. Beautiful body shot.
Vicente slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Vicente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Clark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Vicente throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicente swivels and escapes.
Vicente looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vicente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vicente jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Vicente finds it's target.
Vicente with a nice calf kick.
Vicente fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vicente clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicente swivels and escapes.
Vicente chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vicente closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Vicente pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vicente displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vicente sprawls well. Vicente wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicente swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vicente.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark tries for a takedown but Vicente sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vicente throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Clark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vicente circles away.
Vicente dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Vicente lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Vicente.
Vicente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vicente defends well and Clark ends up having to push Vicente into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente breaks from the clinch.
Vicente throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Clark dives in and grabs Vicente's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vicente pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Vicente cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicente throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vicente tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vicente's corner calls for a 1-2. Vicente obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clark slips a straight right by Vicente.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vicente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Vicente tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vicente defends well and Clark ends up having to push Vicente into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vicente stands up and waves to Clark to follow him.
Vicente lunges at Clark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clark's hand.
Vicente looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark needs to keep his hands up - Vicente had a free shot at his head there.
Vicente thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vicente moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vicente lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
Vicente is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vicente is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clark presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Vicente has him pressed against the cage.
Clark tries to pull guard but Vicente won't allow it.
Vicente has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.
Clark jumps guard but Vicente turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vicente is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Vicente scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark is trying to pull guard but Vicente has him pressed against the cage.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vicente just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vicente just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clark manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clark moves away from the strike by Vicente.
Clark throwing a counter right hand but Vicente manages to avoid it.
Vicente stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vicente wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vicente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vicente connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Vicente.
Vicente misses the jab.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vicente can pounce on him.
Milo Vicente is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vicente throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in but Vicente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wesley Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicente fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicente feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Vicente - just one landing.
Vicente lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Vicente.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Vicente comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vicente 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Vicente!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 946 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 57 p4p, 92 weight class). Farrokhzad comes to the cage accompanied by Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch. Sanders has chosen Shooter Gang as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Bardia Farrokhzad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Farrokhzad sprawls well.
Farrokhzad has closed the distance and engaged Sanders in a clinch.
Farrokhzad gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders is looking for a takedown.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Farrokhzad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bardia Farrokhzad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farrokhzad lands a right hook to the body.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Farrokhzad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Farrokhzad's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Farrokhzad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanders has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MY YARD Resurrect. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Farrokhzad is looking to reverse the position.
Farrokhzad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Farrokhzad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders seems to be working for a kimura but Farrokhzad defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad keeping hold of Sanders's head, controlling as best he can.
Farrokhzad wants to get back to full guard.
Farrokhzad regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanders.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farrokhzad is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders working for a triangle but Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farrokhzad working some strikes from top position.
Farrokhzad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanders has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farrokhzad has managed to get both his arms back between Sanders's legs - danger averted.
Farrokhzad stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farrokhzad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farrokhzad with a nice head shot there.
Sanders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad working some strikes from top position.
Farrokhzad cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farrokhzad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Farrokhzad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanders's head.
 Sanders is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanders is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders working for a triangle but Farrokhzad defends it easily.
Farrokhzad gets to his feet and stands over Sanders, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sanders felt that one! Farrokhzad unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sanders from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
An out of breath Bardia Farrokhzad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Boudreaux (ranked 1664 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 249 p4p, 220 weight class). Boudreaux comes to the cage accompanied by Degenerate Boy - Mark of Cain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Boudreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Boudreaux.
It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Boudreaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boudreaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boudreaux as he avoids it easily.
Boudreaux misses with a double jab.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boudreaux defends it well.
Diaz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux throws a big counter combination but Diaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Boudreaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jethro Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Boudreaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boudreaux tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boudreaux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Boudreaux is defending well.
Boudreaux won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Boudreaux trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control. Boudreaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boudreaux is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Boudreaux tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Boudreaux is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is taking a breather. Boudreaux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boudreaux is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boudreaux has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Diaz is on him like a limpet, forcing Boudreaux back against the cage.
Boudreaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux.
Diaz darts in and clinches Boudreaux up against the cage.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boudreaux gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Boudreaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz misses the jab.
Boudreaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz prevents Boudreaux from escaping the position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Boudreaux can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
Boudreaux is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux bucks up and tries to throw Diaz off but instead Diaz has got his back!
Diaz connects with a big shot to the side of Boudreaux's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diaz has good solid back control here.
Diaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Boudreaux is controlling his hands well.
Boudreaux preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diaz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Diaz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Diaz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Diaz apologises and we restart here on the feet.
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 Jethro Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boudreaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux defends it nicely.
It looked like Boudreaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz rushes Boudreaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Boudreaux has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz jumps guard but Boudreaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jethro Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Boudreaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boudreaux leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Boudreaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux staying out of range there.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Boudreaux should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudreaux.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
Boudreaux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz dives in and grabs Boudreaux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boudreaux pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boudreaux circles away.
A big right from Boudreaux misses.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Boudreaux tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Boudreaux ducks down to avoid it.
Jethro Boudreaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz ducks straight into an uppercut from Boudreaux and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Diaz manages to regain guard straight away.
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Our spies down at at The Rubber Guard Emporium inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch lands to the side of Boudreaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz tests Boudreaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Boudreaux.
Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Boudreaux is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Boudreaux's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Boudreaux is retaining full guard.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Boudreaux keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz has clasped his hands together around Boudreaux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Boudreaux works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boudreaux pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz working Boudreaux over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boudreaux tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
Boudreaux looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Boudreaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boudreaux misses with a two punch combination.
Boudreaux looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Boudreaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Boudreaux misses with the combination.
Diaz slips a jab from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Boudreaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boudreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Boudreaux gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Boudreaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Boudreaux does no damage.
Boudreaux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diaz 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Boudreaux.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Boudreaux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boudreaux defends it nicely.
Jethro Boudreaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Boudreaux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jethro Boudreaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Boudreaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Boudreaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boudreaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boudreaux needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Boudreaux does no damage.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux.
Diaz drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz pushing down on Boudreaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boudreaux tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux pushes Diaz off but Diaz dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Boudreaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boudreaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boudreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz lands with a hook. Boudreaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz throws a hook but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Boudreaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux swinging wildly here.
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boudreaux quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
Frank Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy.
Diaz passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jethro Boudreaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boudreaux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jethro Boudreaux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jethro Boudreaux made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Frank Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who wants to see me python? '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 1895 p4p, 2277 weight class) and Domaydo Cann (ranked 259 p4p, 299 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Domaydo Cann!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraulthammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Cann. Cann gets slowly back to his feet.
Kraulthammer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraulthammer swivels and escapes.
Kraulthammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kraulthammer trying to control from half guard but Cann is working away.
Kraulthammer is looking for a kimura but Cann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kraulthammer to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cann manages to get to full guard.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Cann keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cann working for a triangle but Kraulthammer defends it easily.
Cann keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Cann is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kraulthammer is stalling in the full guard.
Cann is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kraulthammer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cann's body to avoid the submission. Cann has instead reached around Kraulthammer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Domaydo Cann!
Lars Kraulthammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Abner (ranked 1064 p4p, 1808 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 162 p4p, 269 weight class). Abner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulls On Parade. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cayden Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target.
Abner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Abner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abner tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Abner lands a right hand.
Abner slowing the pace effectively.
Blood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blood jumps guard but Abner stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Abner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abner has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abner as Blood tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood tries a knee to the head but Abner blocks it.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Blood avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage.
Abner lands a shoulder strike.
Abner stops a takedown attempt from Blood.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blood misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Abner rushes Blood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Nice body punch from Abner - that landed with a thud.
Blood wants to take the fight to the mat but Abner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blood looks winded!
Abner misses with a body punch.
Abner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner is hanging on to Blood's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blood knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blood for a finish.
Abner missing with strikes from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Abner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abner looking to break Blood's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blood remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Blood breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blood throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Abner's body to avoid the submission. Abner has instead reached around Blood's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Abner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cayden Abner!
In his post fight interview, Cayden Abner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 171 p4p, 489 weight class) and Lorenzo Benedetti (ranked 11 p4p, 30 weight class). Corona comes into the arena with Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels blaring out of the sound system. Benedetti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gloom, Doom, Heartache & Whiskey - Viking Skull. Lorenzo Benedetti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Corona!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corona.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti wants to counter with a clinch but Corona pushes him away.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Benedetti has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Corona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Benedetti prevents a body shot from Corona.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Benedetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benedetti tries to work over Corona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Corona.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Corona jumps guard but Benedetti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benedetti lands a shoulder strike.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona jumps guard.
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benedetti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benedetti wants to stand but Corona has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benedetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benedetti with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is trying to control the position but Benedetti postures up.
Benedetti passes Corona's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Benedetti is going to stand back up.
Benedetti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Benedetti passes into side control, despite Corona's attempt to control the position.
Benedetti working away.
The referee asks Benedetti politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Benedetti prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corona is trying to control Benedetti's posture but Benedetti avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Corona throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti lands a high kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
A leg kick checked by Corona.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti jabs Corona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corona rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benedetti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Corona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Benedetti there.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti slips a jab and a cross from Corona.
Corona looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Corona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona 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.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corona looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Corona misses its intended target.
Corona defending well as Benedetti loads up on a big left hand.
Corona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corona misses with a double jab.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Benedetti. That snapped Corona's head back.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Corona.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona scores with a nice right hand.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Corona misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Corona's head backwards.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corona. That did some damage!
Corona scores with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Corona tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Corona misses.
Corona with a nice cross.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti lands the left hand.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Corona.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Corona's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona misses with a straight right.
Corona connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Corona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti throws a nice head kick!
Benedetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti is looking to chop away at Corona's legs.
Corona is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corona.
Corona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Corona cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Corona 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corona dips to his left and cracks Benedetti with an uppercut!
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
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 Juan Corona will probably get the nod.
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.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Corona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Corona throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti tries to work over Corona's front leg with a kick but Corona checks it.
Corona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benedetti.
Corona scores with a punch to the head.
Corona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corona blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Corona tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Corona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Corona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Benedetti scores with a jab. Corona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Corona misses.
Corona lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corona throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Corona avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Benedetti slams his shin into Corona's torso.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Corona avoids it.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
Corona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Corona.
Corona is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Corona tries to move into range but Benedetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Corona - just one landing.
Benedetti feints and then cracks Corona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corona down.
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corona tries to stall but Benedetti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Corona would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Benedetti scores with a shot to the side of Corona's head.
Corona trying to control the position but instead, Benedetti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corona into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Corona.
Corona throws a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
A jab from Corona misses.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corona.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti tried to score with a low kick but Corona checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Corona blocks the leg kick.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juan Corona did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Corona checks a low kick from Benedetti.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Corona tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benedetti wants to slow Corona down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Corona misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
A big right from Corona misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Corona moves out of range.
Corona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benedetti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benedetti connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti pushes Corona up against the cage in a clinch.
Corona stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Corona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corona lands a shoulder strike.
Corona misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Corona.
Corona is looking to control Benedetti's arms but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corona has his back to the cage.
Corona tries to pull guard but Benedetti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Corona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corona is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benedetti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corona prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Corona slows down the pace here.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Corona.
Benedetti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
Corona is trying to maintain a safe position but Benedetti gets an underhook and turns Corona into the cage.
Benedetti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corona is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Corona moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti moves out of range as Corona strikes.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Corona checks it
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benedetti.
Corona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Good leg kick by Benedetti.
Corona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Corona looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corona drops his hands momentarily and Benedetti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
Corona slips a jab from Benedetti.
Corona cracks Benedetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benedetti with a jab.
Benedetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona lands the left hand.
Corona missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti slips a jab from Corona.
Benedetti scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Corona finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Benedetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Corona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Corona.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corona checks it well.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Corona there.
Corona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona misses with a looping right.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benedetti moves away.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws out a powerful jab.
Benedetti slips a jab from Corona.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Corona cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corona with a nice calf kick.
Corona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Corona misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Benedetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona slips under a jab.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Benedetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Corona circles away.
Corona slips under a jab from Benedetti.
A jab from Corona misses.
Benedetti lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Corona avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Benedetti scores with a push kick.
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Benedetti should have avoided that one.
Corona throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Corona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Juan Corona retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
75% |
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