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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Athos Knox (ranked 390 p4p, 405 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 53 p4p, 58 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Click Click Boom | Saliva. A fine choice. Brandstatter has chosen The Maestro as his entrance music. Wolfgang Brandstatter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Athos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox backing away here, and Brandstatter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter staying out of range there.
Brandstatter connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter takes one to the chin there.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brandstatter ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandstatter. Knox shrugs it off though.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Knox throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Brandstatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Knox throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Knox misses.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter connects with a jab.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Brandstatter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox misses with a hook. Brandstatter ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter misses with a hook
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Brandstatter tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Brandstatter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Brandstatter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandstatter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Knox moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Brandstatter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brandstatter.
Knox takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Brandstatter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brandstatter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Brandstatter had a free shot at his head there.
Brandstatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Brandstatter lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Knox 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.
Knox throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
And Brandstatter responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter scores with a spinning back kick!
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter jabs at Knox's body.
Knox throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a hook.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox cracks Brandstatter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Brandstatter is rocked!
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Brandstatter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox lands a jab.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox walks into a jab.
Brandstatter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Knox.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Brandstatter moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter 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!
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Knox lands a nice hook to Brandstatter's body. Brandstatter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Brandstatter lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Knox.
Brandstatter scores with a nice body kick.
Knox throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandstatter.
Knox moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Brandstatter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandstatter feints a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Knox misses.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Brandstatter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandstatter thows a body kick. Knox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Knox throws a right and a left that Brandstatter avoids nicely.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Brandstatter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter with the inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandstatter digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandstatter wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brandstatter cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox tries to clinch but Brandstatter is having none of it.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Brandstatter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Brandstatter thumps Knox with a low kick.
Brandstatter throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Brandstatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter misses with a looping right.
Athos Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Knox.
Brandstatter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Brandstatter's head.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws a hook but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brandstatter counter with a right hand.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Knox's side.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandstatter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brandstatter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Our winner, Wolfgang Brandstatter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Athos Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calixto Cardona (ranked 361 p4p, 466 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 46 p4p, 56 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki drives through and clinches with Cardona against the cage.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Cardona.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Cardona tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Funaki.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Cardona.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Funaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardona gets an underhook and turns Funaki into the cage.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Funaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cardona cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Cardona being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Funaki on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Cardona.
Funaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Cardona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cardona works on Funaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Funaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cardona is keeping busy.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Cardona.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Funaki just leaning against Cardona, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Cardona.
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funaki throws a leg kick that misses.
Funaki scores with a shot to the body.
Cardona lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Funaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardona.
Funaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Funaki blocks a jab.
Funaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cardona swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardona throws a hook but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cardona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardona lands with a left to the head.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
Cardona pushes Funaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cardona.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki lands a knee to the body.
Funaki crunches a lovely knee into Cardona's ribcage.
Funaki is stalling here.
Funaki taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Funaki.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funaki stalling against the cage.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cardona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki taking a breather.
Cardona blocks an elbow strike from Funaki.
Funaki is looking to control Cardona's arms but Cardona gets an underhook and turns him. Now Funaki has his back to the cage.
Funaki landing knees to the body.
Funaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Funaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Funaki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funaki tries to score with a low kick but Cardona moves his leg out of the way.
Cardona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funaki.
Funaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Funaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Cardona lands a head shot.
Cardona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funaki tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Cardona's knee but Cardona avoids it well.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funaki's sensitive parts.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funaki tries to clinch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona throws a lazy right hand but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardona misses with a hook. Funaki ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Cardona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Funaki slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona lands the left hand.
Funaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Funaki connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Funaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funaki looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Funaki blocks the body kick.
Funaki tries to land a leg kick but Cardona saw it coming and moves away.
Cardona thinks about countering with a head kick.
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Calixto Cardona is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Cardona.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Funaki.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardona steps away.
An inside leg kick from Cardona misses.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Funaki blocks a head kick by Cardona.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Cardona checks it.
Cardona throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Funaki tries to keep at a distance but Cardona has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funaki or not.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Funaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardona avoids it.
Funaki just leaning against Cardona, taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Cardona.
Cardona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Funaki is breathing heavily.
Cardona avoiding damage as Funaki throws knees to the body.
Funaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Funaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Funaki wants to counter the offense by Cardona and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cardona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardona moves out of range of the leg kick from Funaki.
Cardona throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cardona misses with a hook. Funaki ducked under it nicely.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Funaki moved out of range nicely.
Cardona throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funaki is looking to score with low kicks.
Cardona tries to land a front kick but Funaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Funaki's cut.
That's time! Cardona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cardona is looking to score with low kicks.
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Cardona shakes him off and moves away.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Funaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Funaki lands a front kick.
Funaki moves into the clinch.
Funaki slows down the pace here.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Cardona in his tracks for a moment.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Funaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Calixto Cardona has been cut.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Funaki controls his hands.
Cardona working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cardona.
Cardona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cardona takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki blocking some punches.
Funaki presses Cardona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Cardona in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
Funaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Funaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Funaki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cardona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Funaki wants to counter the offense by Cardona and move into the clinch position.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardona checks a low kick from Funaki.
Funaki looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Cardona feints a jab promting Funaki to slip. Cardona then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Funaki throws a wild body kick that Cardona sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona slips under a jab from Funaki.
Cardona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Funaki misses with a low kick as Cardona jumps back.
Cardona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Funaki needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.
Cardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funaki can pounce on him.
Funaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardona swings widly with a right hand
letting Funaki counter with a right hand.
Cardona lands a jab to the nose.
Cardona has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Funaki fails to land.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardona is defending well for now.
Cardona tries a body shot but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funaki is working Cardona over against the cage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Funaki.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Funaki.
Funaki tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cardona.
Funaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Cardona blocks the elbow strike.
Funaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Calixto Cardona.
I think Cardona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Calixto Cardona!
Our winner, Calixto Cardona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 958 p4p, 1203 weight class) and Stanley Steele (ranked 141 p4p, 178 weight class). Garcia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manowar - Heart of Steel. Mickey Garcia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Steele!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele taking a breather.
Steele landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steele manages to get himself to full guard.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia advances position into side control!
Garcia throws a strike aimed at the side of Steele's head but Steele avoids it well.
Garcia throwing strikes but Steele manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Garcia being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia seems a little lost for a moment, as Steele dominates the positioning.
Steele tries to stand but Garcia is controlling his head.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele decides to stand back up. Steele steps back and let's Garcia get back to his feet.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele landing knees to the head.
It looks like Mickey Garcia has been cut.
A short uppercut from Garcia.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steele to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Steele jabs Garcia right on the nose. Garcia blinks but takes it well.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Steele misses with a body punch
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanley Steele will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steele misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Garcia jumps guard but Steele stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia lands a damaging elbow.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia digs a right hand underneath Steele's ribcage. Steele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Garcia.
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!
Steele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Steele looking to stall.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Mickey Garcia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele trying to control the position but instead, Garcia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steele into the cage.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garcia is keeping busy.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garcia is keeping busy.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Garcia gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stanley Steele.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia slips a jab from Steele.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steele misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mickey Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia moves out of range as Steele strikes.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Steele avoids the body shot from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That has opened up Stanley Steele's cut even more.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steele slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steele takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia has Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Steele tries to tie him up.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele is trying to stall.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mickey Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
As Steele tries to get set, Garcia tries to push him back and clinch up but Steele manages to avoid the attempt.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia slips a jab from Steele.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Stanley Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steele is rocked!
Garcia fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Steele to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Steele looks to clinch but Garcia throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Steele taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
A victorious Mickey Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 38 p4p, 209 weight class) and Rukter Demenok (ranked 6 p4p, 27 weight class). Demenok has chosen The Moby Dick Speech as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Demenok throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Demenok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu connects with the punch.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok misses with a series of wild punches.
Demenok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Demenok lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Liu checks a low kick from Demenok.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Demenok counters with a straight right hand.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu is looking to slow Demenok down with leg kicks.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Demenok throws a shot to the body.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Demenok tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Liu scores with a hook.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Liu catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Liu misses.
Demenok feints a counter leg kick.
Liu thumps Demenok with a low kick.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok checks a leg kick nicely.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A jab from Demenok misses.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok throws a big shot that misses.
Demenok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Liu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Liu.
Liu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu looks to land a combination but Demenok avoids it well.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok with a nice calf kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a right and a left that Demenok avoids nicely.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demenok on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demenok scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok throws a counter combo.
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 Balagot Liu 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.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Demenok throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demenok.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demenok clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demenok tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Demenok has double underhooks.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Demenok has double underhooks.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Demenok doesn't seem phased though.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu slips a straight right by Demenok.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Liu misses.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Demenok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Demenok clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demenok lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu looks to throw the jab but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Liu's hands.
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu misses the jab.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Demenok throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demenok lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Liu lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Demenok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demenok misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu checks a low kick from Demenok.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
Demenok thumps Liu with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu cracks Demenok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Demenok ducks down to avoid it.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Demenok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Demenok counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demenok looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Demenok tried to score with a low kick but Liu checks it.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Demenok.
Demenok stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu scores with a jab. Demenok acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu with a hook.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Demenok saw that one coming.
Demenok is looking for the big counter here.
Demenok misses with a looping right.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Demenok scrambles back to his feet.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Nice shot lands for Demenok.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Demenok walks into a jab.
Demenok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Demenok chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Demenok is just out of range.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Demenok throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Demenok throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Demenok.
Demenok misses with a double jab.
Demenok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Demenok throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu slips under a jab from Demenok.
A big right from Liu misses.
Demenok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a jab when Demenok was well out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rukter Demenok just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demenok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Demenok.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Demenok off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Demenok appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Liu.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Demenok's head back.
Demenok lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu avoids the body shot from Demenok.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu lands with a hook. Demenok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu throws a body punch but Demenok moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Demenok looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Demenok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Demenok.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Demenok finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok slips a jab from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Demenok's head but Demenok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu jabs Demenok right on the nose. Demenok blinks but takes it well.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu backing away here, and Demenok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demenok checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Liu tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demenok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Demenok slips the punch.
Liu blocks a jab.
Demenok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Demenok looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demenok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Demenok throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Demenok moves away and avoids it.
Demenok defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Demenok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demenok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Demenok throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu cracks Demenok with a good jab.
Demenok missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Demenok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu digs a good hook to Demenok's body.
Demenok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok lands a jab-cross combination.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Demenok throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Liu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu moves out of range as Demenok strikes.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu lands with a straight right. Demenok didn't see that one coming.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu thows a body kick. Demenok tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Demenok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Demenok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Liu misses.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok avoids the body shot from Liu.
Jab from Liu.
Demenok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Demenok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Demenok lands.
Demenok with a jab.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demenok throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demenok in his tracks.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demenok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Demenok.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Demenok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Demenok moves into range and connects with a jab.
Demenok tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu slips a straight right by Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Demenok connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Demenok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
As Liu backs off Demenok throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu misses with a looping right.
A big right from Demenok misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demenok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demenok blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu is looking to chop away at Demenok's legs.
Demenok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Demenok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demenok misses with an uppercut.
Demenok is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Demenok.
Liu misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Balagot Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Demenok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Balagot Liu.
I think Demenok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Balagot Liu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Murphy (ranked 55 p4p, 234 weight class) and Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 10 p4p, 37 weight class). Bobblehead has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Bobblehead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bobby Bobblehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Bobblehead avoided it.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Bobblehead lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bobblehead on the side of the head.
Bobblehead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobblehead cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Bobblehead steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bobblehead with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobblehead.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobbleheads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bobblehead is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobblehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobblehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy stuns Bobblehead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Tobias Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Bobblehead as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bobblehead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Bobblehead moved out of range.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
A big left from Bobblehead misses.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bobblehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Bobblehead throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Bobblehead only half commits.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Bobblehead looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Bobblehead tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bobblehead has a takedown stuffed.
Tobias Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bobblehead.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
The fighters circling - Bobblehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Murphy jabs at Bobblehead's body.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Murphy lunges at Bobblehead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bobblehead's hand.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Bobblehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Bobblehead jumps back.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Bobblehead lands a jab.
Murphy wants to slow Bobblehead down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bobblehead.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Bobblehead moved out of range.
Bobblehead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Bobblehead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobblehead dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobblehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Bobblehead blocks a jab.
Bobblehead takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Bobblehead's knee but Bobblehead avoids it well.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Bobblehead ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bobblehead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Bobblehead with a good jab.
Bobblehead throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Bobblehead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bobblehead is in Murphy's guard.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murphy is trying to keep Bobblehead in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Tobias Murphy 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.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bobblehead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Bobblehead should have avoided that one.
Bobblehead lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Bobblehead drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobblehead closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead not doing much here.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bobblehead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy has hold of Bobblehead's hands but Bobblehead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bobblehead throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Bobblehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobblehead lands with a punch from half guard.
Murphy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murphy is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bobblehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bobblehead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bobblehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Bobblehead is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobblehead wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead working Murphy over with strikes.
Bobblehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Bobblehead thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Bobblehead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Bobblehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobblehead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bobblehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bobblehead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bobblehead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bobblehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bobblehead trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Bobblehead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bobblehead throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobblehead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobblehead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bobblehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobblehead throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Bobblehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bobblehead working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Bobblehead throwing shots but Murphy is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Bobblehead in his half guard.
Bobblehead thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Bobblehead with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Bobblehead blocks a jab.
Bobblehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bobblehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Bobblehead connects with a leg kick.
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Bobblehead moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Bobblehead scores with a punch to the head.
Bobblehead connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to work over Bobblehead's front leg with a kick but Bobblehead checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Bobblehead avoids nicely.
Bobblehead cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Bobblehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Bobblehead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Bobblehead moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bobblehead throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bobblehead.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Bobblehead's shoulder, as Bobblehead tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Bobblehead keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Bobblehead. Those never looked like landing.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick nicely.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Bobblehead moves away and avoids it.
Bobblehead throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Bobblehead only half commits.
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Bobblehead tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Bobblehead lands with a nice body kick.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Murphy.
Bobblehead listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Bobblehead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Bobblehead missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Bobblehead throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Bobblehead cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy swings for the body but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Bobblehead scores with a push kick.
Bobblehead throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bobblehead.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobblehead misses with a body kick.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Bobblehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Bobblehead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobblehead throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but Bobblehead persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Bobblehead throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a leg kick.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
A nice leg kick from Bobblehead, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Bobblehead saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bobblehead checks the leg kick.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy tries to move into range but Bobblehead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobblehead throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Murphy slams his shin into Bobblehead's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bobblehead really 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.
Bobblehead lands a head shot.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Bobblehead checks it.
Bobblehead listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Bobblehead gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bobblehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
It seemed like Bobblehead was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Bobblehead defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bobblehead finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Bobblehead misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Bobblehead.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Bobblehead connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobblehead moves away.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Bobblehead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the body kick.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Bobblehead in the body.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Murphy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Murphy misses.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobblehead misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Bobblehead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bobblehead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bobblehead is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bobblehead.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Bobblehead ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Bobblehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Murphy blocks the low kick.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead tried to score with a low kick but Murphy checks it.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bobblehead throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobblehead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bobblehead is able to avoid easily.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bobblehead.
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
A clash of legs there as Bobblehead blocks the low kick.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bobblehead only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bobblehead moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Bobblehead jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Bobblehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Bobblehead off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bobblehead as he connects with a hook.
Bobblehead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobblehead connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bobblehead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy jabs Bobblehead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bobby Bobblehead will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobblehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy tries to work over Bobblehead's front leg with a kick but Bobblehead checks it.
Bobblehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead moves away from the strike by Murphy.
The fighters circling - Bobblehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Bobblehead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobblehead darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Bobblehead into the cage.
Bobblehead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobblehead goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobblehead.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bobblehead checks it well.
Bobblehead moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
Murphy throws a leg kick that misses.
Bobblehead feints the counter takedown.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobblehead. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Bobblehead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy feints and then cracks Bobblehead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bobblehead down.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
Murphy feints and then cracks Bobblehead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bobblehead down.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Bobblehead takes one to the chin there.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy wants to slow Bobblehead down by chopping away at his legs.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Bobblehead's shoulder, as Bobblehead tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobblehead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy moves out of range as Bobblehead strikes.
Murphy works Bobblehead's body with a nice hook.
Bobblehead throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Bobblehead checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bobblehead's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bobblehead connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bobblehead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Bobblehead manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bobblehead changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bobblehead moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobblehead.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Bobblehead blocks the leg kick.
Murphy jabs Bobblehead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bobblehead closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Bobblehead not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobblehead is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Bobblehead is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Bobblehead slips an elbow through the middle.
Bobblehead content to stall in guard here.
Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobblehead stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bobblehead working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Bobblehead.
Well Bobblehead 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Bobby Bobblehead thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 37 p4p, 65 weight class) and Verneri Ahma (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). Honey's entrance music is Higher Love. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Honey is predictable there
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahma slips under a jab from Honey.
Honey has Ahma up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Honey.
Honey trying to control the position but instead, Ahma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honey into the cage.
Ahma lands a left hand.
Honey misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honey breaks the clinch.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Honey lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahma takes one on the button.
Honey swinging wildly here.
Honey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahma closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Honey is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
Honey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma lands a right hook to the body.
Ahma dips to his left and cracks Honey with an uppercut!
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Honey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahma lands a leg kick that knocks Honey off balance momentarily.
Honey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahma or perhaps it was just good defense by Honey, which made it look bad.
Ahma scores with a head kick. Honey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey drives through and clinches with Ahma against the cage.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Honey.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Ahma lands with a left to the head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey blocking some punches.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honey taking a breather.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma digs a right hand into Honey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Honey's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Honey's ribcage. Honey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honey pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
A short uppercut from Honey.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma blocks a body shot from Honey.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Honey.
Honey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Honey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahma defending well as Honey loads up on a big left hand.
Ahma slips under a jab from Honey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Honey lands with an overhand left.
Honey missing with a left hand there. Ahma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honey pushes Ahma up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma pushes Honey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Verneri Ahma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ahma connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahma throws a nice head kick!
Honey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Honey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honey takes one on the button.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Honey tries to keep at a distance but Ahma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honey's elbow.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Honey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma tries to work over Honey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honey tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Honey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honey lands an uppercut.
Ahma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Ahma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Verneri Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Honey.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Honey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Honey lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Ahma wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Honey pushes Ahma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Honey scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Honey.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ahma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma is working for takedown but Honey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ahma has Honey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ahma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Honey tumbling to the mat - Ahma dives into Honey's guard.
Honey controlling Ahma's posture.
Ahma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honey is keeping the position for now.
Ahma throws a big elbow that misses.
Honey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma postures up in Honey's guard and throws a big left but Honey blocks it.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahma slips nicely into half guard.
Ahma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahma is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Honey is just riding it out for now. Ahma eventually gives up the hold.
Ahma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahma darts in and clinches Honey up against the cage.
Ahma can't get the takedown.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Honey lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Honey.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahma.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
Ahma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey lands a nice uppercut.
Honey lands a body shot.
Honey digs a right hand into Ahma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahma's gas tank.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Ahma scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honey.
A shot in the inside from Ahma.
Ahma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Honey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugh Honey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verneri Ahma.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey manages to break the clinch.
Honey forces Ahma back against the cage and clinches.
Honey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Honey blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Honey blocking some punches.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Honey as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Honey - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Ahma tries to score a body lock takedown but Honey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Ahma on the inside.
Honey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honey gets underhooks to prevent Ahma's takedown attempt.
Ahma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Honey stalling in the clinch but Ahma improves position.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
Honey lands a right hand.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Honey lands with a light punch inside.
Ahma is rocked!
Honey prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma is still on wobbly legs! Can Honey finish him?
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma seems to have recovered his senses.
Honey prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Honey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with some punches.
Honey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Honey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Honey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma is leaning against Honey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma tightens his grip and picks Honey up, before dumping him to the ground. Honey manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma won't allow Honey to sweep him here.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Honey is pulling down on Ahma's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahma, at least for the moment.
Ahma throws a strike but Honey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Honey stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Ahma keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Honey clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Honey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Honey lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honey.
Ahma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Honey throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahma cracks Honey with a good jab.
Honey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma throws an overhand right that lands on Honey's shoulder, as Honey tries to avoid the shot.
Honey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honey clinches.
Ahma working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma being controlled against the cage.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Honey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Honey.
Ahma lands with a short shot to the head.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Honey prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma digs a right hand underneath Honey's ribcage. Honey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma lands an uppercut.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma tightens his grip and picks Honey up, before dumping him to the ground. Honey manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma postures up and lands a big shot to Honey's brow.
Ahma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahma is looking to advance position but Honey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ahma working to try and regain half guard.
That's four 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.
Verneri Ahma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Honey controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hugh Honey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ahma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Honey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ahma working the head and body with strikes.
Honey taking punishment in the form of punches.
Honey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ahma is trying to ground and pound but Honey uses the momentary lack of control by Ahma to regain half guard.
Ahma is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey controls Ahma momentarily but Ahma frees himself.
Ahma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
Ahma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahma cracks Honey with a solid left hand.
Ahma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Honey keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass.
Ahma working some strikes from top position.
Honey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahma.
Ahma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahma is nestled in close to Honey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but Honey defending well.
Ahma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Honey trying to hold on to Ahma's head to control him but Ahma postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahma works his way into side control.
Ahma misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Honey is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahma is putting a hurting on Honey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahma working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma advances nicely into full mount.
Ahma lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 Honey is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honey is bucking up trying to escape but Ahma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Honey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Ahma! That's really hurt Honey and he's turned his back - Ahma keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ahma jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma is the new lightweight champion!
Verneri Ahma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chaplin (ranked 40 p4p, 121 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 4 p4p, 10 weight class). Chaplin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Champion - Charlie Chaplin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Chaplin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaplin scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Chaplin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corassa cracks Chaplin with a good jab.
Corassa throws the left hand but Chaplin avoids the punch easily.
Corassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corassa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chaplin connects with a body shot.
Chaplin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corassa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Charlie Chaplin has been cut.
Chaplin throws a hook but Corassa avoids it easily.
Corassa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chaplin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Chaplin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaplin lands a jab to Corassa's midsection.
Corassa throws a series of punches but Chaplin moves out of range.
Corassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaplin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaplin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corassa under the eye.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa swings for the body but Chaplin moves out of range.
Chaplin throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaplin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaplin lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Chaplin misses.
Chaplin moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaplin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corassa sprawls and moves away.
Corassa misses with an uppercut. Chaplin saw that one coming.
Chaplin lands a nice hook to Corassa's body. Corassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chaplin connects with a jab.
Chaplin connects with a body shot.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaplin misses the body punch
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaplin throws a looping overhand right but Corassa ducks down to avoid it.
Corassa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chaplin gets a double leg takedown into Corassa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corassa is pulling down on Chaplin's head. It's preventing any offense from Chaplin, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaplin wants to control from the top but Corassa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaplin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corassa's guard.
Chaplin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corassa keeps working.
Chaplin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corassa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corassa wants to get back to full guard.
Chaplin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chaplin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Corassa is looking for a sweep. Chaplin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaplin trying to control the action but Corassa is working from the bottom.
Chaplin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corassa trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin stalling away here and it's allowed Corassa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chaplin preventing the sweep.
Corassa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corassa looking for a sweep. Not yet Corassa, not yet.
Chaplin wants to control from the top but Corassa keeps moving.
Chaplin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chaplin won't allow Corassa to sweep him here.
Chaplin stays in close to Corassa's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaplin.
Corassa connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaplin checks a leg kick.
Chaplin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corassa sprawls and moves away.
Corassa takes a swing at Chaplin's ribcage but misses.
Chaplin blocks a leg kick.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Chaplin misses.
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaplin moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaplin has a couple of punches blocked by Corassa.
Good body shot from Chaplin.
Chaplin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaplin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chaplin fails to land.
Chaplin tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaplin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
Chaplin lands a left hand.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chaplin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chaplin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Corassa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaplin scores with a decent looking hook.
Corassa scores with a jab. Chaplin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No joy there for Corassa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corassa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaplin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Chaplin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaplin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Chaplin blocks the low kick.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaplin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaplin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but Chaplin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaplin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa walks into a jab.
Chaplin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaplin throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chaplin loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Corassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chaplin misses with an uppercut. Corassa saw that one coming.
Chaplin takes one to the side of the head.
Chaplin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Chaplin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chaplin thuds a left hand into Corassa's body.
Corassa works the jab nicely.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
and Corassa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chaplin! He's just covering up as Corassa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Eduardo Corassa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 193 p4p, 217 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 7 p4p, 10 weight class). Tofail comes into the arena with Too sexy blaring out of the sound system. McDonald has chosen Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34 - 15 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald rushes Tofail and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tofail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tofail looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Tofail misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tofail on the side of the head.
Tofail scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tofail ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Tofail staying out of range there.
McDonald forces Tofail back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Tofail controls the action.
Tofail breaks from the clinch.
Tofail tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tofail throws a big shot that misses.
Tofail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Tofail throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald has Tofail up against the cage in a clinch.
Tofail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tofail lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tofail lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Tofail takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tofail.
Tofail throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Tofail's shoulder, as Tofail tries to avoid the shot.
Tofail sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Tofail counters with an outside leg kick.
Tofail thows a body kick. McDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tofail is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Tofail scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
Tofail lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Tofail takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tofail throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Tofail takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tofail.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tofail has time to react.
McDonald with a jab.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
Tofail avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald jabs at Tofail's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tofail.
A good leg kick by Tofail.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
Tofail scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Tofail ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tofail takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail blocks it.
We've been told by Tofail's head coaches at Bear Jew's social club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Tofail.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tofail misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Tofail.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
McDonald defending well as Tofail loads up on a big left hand.
Tofail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald lands a really nice looking cross but Tofail seems unphased.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Tofail takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Tofail lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Tofail slips a jab from McDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail avoids it easily.
Tobig Tofail is winning the standup battle so far.
Tofail fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonald in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tofail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tofail misses with an uppercut.
Tofail jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tofail blocks a jab.
McDonald moves out of range as Tofail strikes.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald throws a hook but Tofail avoids it easily.
Tofail is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Tofail swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tofail misses with a body shot.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tofail thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tofail lands an overhand right.
Tofail cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Tofail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tofail does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Tofail is just out of range.
Tofail misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonald misses.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
A jab lands there for McDonald.
Tofail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Tofail throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tofail on the side of the head.
Tofail moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
A low kick from Tofail misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tofail was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Tofail lands a jab to the nose.
Tofail throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald with a jab.
Tofail throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Tofail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald takes a swing at Tofail's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Tofail.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Tofail's head back.
Tofail takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail pushes McDonald away with a front kick.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Tofail wants to slow McDonald down by chopping away at his legs.
Tofail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Tofail throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tofail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Tofail.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Tofail lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Tofail saw that one coming.
Tofail throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Tofail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Tofail is avoiding it.
Tofail lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
A nice leg kick from Tofail, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tofail lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Tofail is just out of range.
Tofail throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tofail scores with a push kick.
McDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Tofail.
Tofail scores with a shot to the body.
Tofail connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tobig Tofail will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tofail lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
Tofail scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tofail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Tofail avoids it with no problem.
Tofail throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Tofail. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald cracks Tofail with a good jab.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tofail moves away.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tofail moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Tofail.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tofail.
Tofail lands a big uppercut and McDonald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McDonald looks OK. Tofail waves McDonald back to his feet!
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tofail cracks McDonald with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McDonald tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tofail pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McDonald is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobig Tofail!
Tobig Tofail retains his super heavyweight title!
Tobig Tofail seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 33 p4p, 154 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 6 p4p, 27 weight class). Kuwabara comes to the cage accompanied by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Kahn has chosen كارتل مدان as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kahn misses.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kahn has Kuwabara pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kahn holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Kahn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kahn manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Kahn's guard.
Kahn looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two 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.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
Kahn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuwabara stuns Kahn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuwabara has closed the distance and engaged Kahn in a clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kahn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuwabara's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kahn.
Kuwabara lands with a right to the head.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Kuwabara's ribcage. Kuwabara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuwabara swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kuwabara misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kahn misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuwabara slips a jab from Kahn.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara connects with a looping right hand.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahn with a nice cross.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Kahn only half commits.
Kuwabara moves in looking to clinch but Kahn pushes him off.
Kahn is looking to score with low kicks.
Kuwabara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuwabara lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a big head kick but Kuwabara shrugs it off.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahn.
Kuwabara with a jab.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn keeps Kuwabara at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahn sends Kuwabara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kahn is motioning to the referee to let Kuwabara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kuwabara is rocked!
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara is aggressively charging in as Kahn backs up avoiding any damage. Kahn tosses out a jab and Kuwabara runs right into it face first! Kuwabara is out cold! Kahn dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kuwabara's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mohammed Kahn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Steve (ranked 23 p4p, 147 weight class) and Leyte Gulf (ranked 3 p4p, 20 weight class). Gulf has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Leyte Gulf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Steve closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gulf prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Gulf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gulf drags the fight down to the ground.
Gulf isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Steve stacks Gulf on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Steve!
Gulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gulf's face as Steve controls the position.
Gulf tries to buck Steve off but Steve is having none of it.
Gulf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steve's best efforts.
Steve prevents Gulf from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steve is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf wants to sweep but Steve has passed to side control!
Gulf regains half guard.
Gulf tries to roll over but Steve keeps him under control.
Steve performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Gulf throws a big shot that misses.
Gulf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Gulf in a clinch.
A short left from Gulf.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve lands an elbow that stopped Gulf in his tracks for a moment.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gulf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gulf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Gulf's head.
Steve seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve 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.
Gulf tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Gulf tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Gulf back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gulf is rocked!
Steve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve closes the distance and pushes Gulf back into the cage.
Steve lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands with a light punch inside.
Steve works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a push kick but Gulf slaps the foot to one side.
Gulf misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gulf scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve 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 Gulf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gulf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gulf under the eye.
Gulf is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Gulf ducks into an uppercut from Steve and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Chris Steve 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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