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HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Suarez (ranked 4088 p4p, 5037 weight class) and Maria Cortez (ranked 226 p4p, 252 weight class). Suarez comes to the cage accompanied by Misery Business. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amanda Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maria Cortez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.
Suarez shoots for a takedown but Cortez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cortez!
Cortez tries to improve position but can't.
Cortez is trying to work for a sweep but Suarez has mounted him!
Cortez working to try and regain half guard.
Cortez just holding on.
Cortez taking shots to the head.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Cortez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Suarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cortez tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Cortez is looking to control Suarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cortez avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suarez connects with a nice short shot to Cortez's temple.
Suarez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Suarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cortez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suarez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cortez taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
Cortez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suarez pulls his head out easily.
Cortez actively working from the bottom here.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to control. Cortez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cortez actively working from the bottom here.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back.
Cortez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez is in close to Cortez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cortez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Suarez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cortez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amanda Suarez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suarez wants the takedown. Cortez is fighting it off but Suarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cortez's guard against the cage.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suarez defends it easily.
Cortez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suarez defends it easily.
Cortez looking to control but Suarez passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Suarez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Suarez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cortez!
Cortez tries to hold on but Suarez postures up.
Cortez working to try and regain half guard.
Amanda Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cortez's face.
Cortez wants to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cortez is still trying to improve position.
Cortez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking for submissions off his back.
Cortez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cortez wants to control the action here but instead Suarez manages to pass to full mount!
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Cortez is trying to escape the mount.
Suarez dominating with strikes here.
Cortez is working to get back to half guard.
Suarez landing strikes from the mount and Cortez is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cortez trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Cortez looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suarez advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez with the active half guard here but Suarez passes nicely into side control.
Cortez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Suarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amanda Suarez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez gets a double leg takedown into Cortez's guard.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cortez has his foot on Suarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cortez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Suarez stacks Cortez 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 Suarez!
Cortez is trying to improve his position.
Suarez looks up at the clock and then as Cortez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Suarez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cortez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Suarez easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez can't escape the position.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cortez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez gets back to half guard.
Cortez looking for a kimura from the bottom but Suarez passes into side control!
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suarez scoring with punches from side control.
Suarez working away.
Cortez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cortez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suarez off and has taken his back!
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cortez is looking to work his way around to Suarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cortez tries to take Suarez's back but instead Suarez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Suarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard.
Amanda Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suarez has picked Cortez up and slammed him! Cortez can't keep hold of the triangle and Suarez manages to pass to side control!
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!
Cortez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cortez is trying to work for a sweep but Suarez has mounted him!
Suarez controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez prevents Cortez from getting the reversal.
Maria Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suarez content just to control the position here.
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cortez tries to lock up and control but Suarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cortez is looking to improve his position but Suarez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Cortez is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amanda Suarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suarez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amanda Suarez!
In his post fight interview, Amanda Suarez gave a big smile as he said 'Madi Mattresback you're taking everything I worked for, mother fucker. I'm gonna fight your fucking ass. You know what's the real fight, what's the real money fight -- me. Not these clowns that you already punked at the forums. Ain't nobody wants to see that.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Demuss (ranked 6163 p4p, 3154 weight class) and Bobby Minnagh (ranked 593 p4p, 390 weight class). Demuss comes to the cage accompanied by Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Demuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demuss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demuss looks to throw the jab but Minnagh is out of range.
Demuss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minnagh avoids the head kick by Demuss.
Minnagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Demuss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minnagh's waist but Minnagh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demuss off to one side.
Demuss feints and then cracks Minnagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minnagh down.
Minnagh needs to keep his hands up - Demuss had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Demuss's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demuss throws a poor cross that misses
letting Minnagh counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Minnagh misses with a looping right.
Demuss throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Demuss connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Demuss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demuss throws a looping overhand right but Minnagh ducks down to avoid it.
Demuss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minnagh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demuss misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnagh! But no joy.
Demuss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss loads up on a big right hand but Minnagh slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss misses with a straight right.
Minnagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Demuss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Minnagh if he has to take too many more of those.
Demuss is looking to clinch.
Minnagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demuss is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demuss throws a leg kick
and Minnagh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demuss swings widly with a right hand
and Demuss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jake Demuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demuss shoots in for a takedown but Minnagh shows good takedown defense.
Demuss throws a sloppy head kick and Minnagh moves out of range easily.
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Demuss backs off Minnagh throws a huge counter combo but Demuss manages to avoid it all.
Minnagh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demuss throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnagh! But no joy.
Demuss misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minnagh! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Demuss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demuss misses with an uppercut. Minnagh saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minnagh blocks the body kick.
Demuss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Demuss connects with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Demuss.
Minnagh connects with a solid leg kick.
Minnagh misses with a body kick.
Demuss wants to land a leg kick but Minnagh is out of range.
Demuss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minnagh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobby Minnagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Minnagh
and Demuss counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Demuss misses the target.
Minnagh raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demuss throws a body kick that misses.
Minnagh unleashes a big counter combination but Demuss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Demuss tries to land a leg kick but Minnagh saw it coming and moves away.
Minnagh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Demuss lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Demuss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Minnagh.
Good work by Minnagh as he checks the leg kick.
Minnagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Minnagh misses its intended target.
Demuss looks to score with a jab to the body but Minnagh is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Demuss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Demuss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Demuss.
Demuss misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Demuss misses
and Minnagh counters with a straight right hand.
Demuss checks a leg kick nicely.
Demuss is looking for a counter combo.
Jake Demuss is winning the standup battle so far.
Demuss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Minnagh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demuss has got the better of the exchanges.
Demuss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh moves out of range as Demuss strikes.
Demuss throws a leg kick which misses Minnagh's front leg but catches the back leg as Minnagh tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh connects with a looping right hand.
Demuss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Demuss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss scores with a nice body kick.
Demuss shoots in and drives through. Minnagh sprawls well.
Minnagh tries a quick counter leg kick but Demuss is wise to it.
Demuss drops his hands momentarily and Minnagh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minnagh tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Minnagh blocks the low kick.
Demuss throws a body punch but Minnagh moves out of range.
Minnagh lands a jab to the head.
 Demuss is rocked!
Jake Demuss's cut is getting worse.
Minnagh moves in close and cracks Demuss with a massive right hand! Demuss, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Minnagh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Minnagh!
After winning the bout, Bobby Minnagh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nastasya Putin (ranked 2751 p4p, 3631 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 163 p4p, 206 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Putin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bubblegum Bitch. Valverde has chosen LLAMAME YA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nastasya Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valverdes head.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valverde is trying to push Putin away but Putin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Valverde's ribcage. Valverde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Valverde blocks a body shot from Putin.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Valverde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valverde's efforts to push away.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Valverde blocking some punches.
Putin keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Putin misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Valverde breaks from the clinch.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Putin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Putin.
Putin needs to keep his hands up - Valverde had a free shot at his head there.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Putin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Valverde circles away.
Valverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Putin pushes Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin tries a body shot but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
Putin misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nastasya Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Valverde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Putin has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Putin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Putin.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin misses with some punches.
Valverde is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Valverde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valverde can do to turn this around?
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nastasya Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Valverde avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Valverde's head.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Valverde working hard to break the clinch.
Valverde is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Putin keeps control of Valverde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
Valverde takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putin throws an elbow but misses.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valverde tries to circle away but Putin has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Putin drives through and clinches with Valverde against the cage.
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
Valverde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valverde throws a good cross that connects.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putin is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Valverde scores with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nastasya Putin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bethania Valverde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Valverde misses with a jab to the body
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Putin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valverde's hands.
 Valverde is rocked!
Putin moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
Valverde is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valverde seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valverde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Valverde.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Valverde controls the action.
Putin prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Valverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Valverde's ribcage. Valverde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bethania Valverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valverde blocking some punches.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin prevents Valverde from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Putin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde stuffs the takedown.
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.
Putin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Putin goes for a double leg but Valverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valverde continues to drive forward.
Valverde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nastasya Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nastasya Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valverde can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde tries to break free but Putin pushes him back against the cage.
Valverde misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Valverde working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nastasya Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Putin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nastasya Putin!
A less than humble Nastasya Putin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinero Chai (ranked 2165 p4p, 1563 weight class) and Rimtas Kentas (ranked 281 p4p, 212 weight class). Chai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Styles P - Off The Ghost. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinero Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai tries to work over Kentas's front leg with a kick but Kentas checks it.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Kentas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chai wants to stand back up but Kentas manages to pass into side control.
Chai is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Kentas drags him back down.
Chai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kentas fails to land the takedown.
Kentas slips a jab from Chai.
Kentas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Kentas shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kentas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimtas Kentas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kentas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chai avoids it really well and circles away.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Kentas on that attempt.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chai throws Kentas to one side and escapes!
Kentas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on 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!
Chai stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Kentas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kentas.
Kentas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kentas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kentas on the side of the head.
Chai misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Kentas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Kentas as he checks the leg kick.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kentas dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kentas takes one to the chin there.
Chai stuns Kentas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kentas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kentas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kentas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kentas.
Kentas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kentas persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Kentas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kentas walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Kentas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chai defends it nicely.
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kentas. That did some damage!
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kentas. Kentas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Kentas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kentas persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kentas dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Kentas's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kentas defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Kentas persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Chai tenderised Kentas's leg. Kentas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kentas or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
Chai feints and then cracks Kentas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kentas down.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is looking to slow Kentas down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kentas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Kentas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kentas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kentas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chai is trying to get back to his feet.
Kentas in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pinero Chai had this to say: 'Shit happens ...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 3037 p4p, 2103 weight class) and Lehel Bartasz (ranked 358 p4p, 258 weight class). Bartasz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manowar.... Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle gets a clinch.
Bartasz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Red Eagle prevents it.
Bartasz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Red Eagle is defending well.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Bartasz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Red Eagle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chief Red Eagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lehel Bartasz.
Bartasz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Red Eagle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartasz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bartasz tries to pull guard but Red Eagle won't allow it.
Bartasz blocking some punches.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle darts in and clinches Bartasz up against the cage.
Bartasz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bartasz manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartasz wants to control but Red Eagle is keeping him busy.
Bartasz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Red Eagle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Red Eagle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Red Eagle tries to get out of the position.
Bartasz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Red Eagle has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartasz trying to control the action but Red Eagle is working from the bottom.
Red Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bartasz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bartasz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Red Eagle regains half guard, as Bartasz was trying to land strikes.
Bartasz seems to be working for a kimura but Red Eagle defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Red Eagle tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bartasz manages to move to mount!
Bartasz tries to control but Red Eagle wriggling away.
Bartasz takes Red Eagle's back.
Bartasz is persistently looking for the submission but Red Eagle is defending it well.
Bartasz is cranking Red Eagle's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Red Eagle! He's tightened the choke and Red Eagle is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lehel Bartasz!
Lehel Bartasz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Griggs (ranked 1826 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Ivan Jomoney (ranked 262 p4p, 192 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Jomoney!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jomoney misses the shot to the body.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jomoney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jomoney blocks a jab.
Jomoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jomoney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jomoney shoots for a double leg takedown but Griggs sprawls well. He's pushed Jomoney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griggs enables Jomoney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jomoney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Jomoney is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jomoney distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Jomoney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Jomoney isn't so interested in that idea.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet.
Jomoney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Griggs wants to stand up but Jomoney is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jomoney lands with a hook. Griggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jomoney slips a jab from Griggs.
A little jabbing left from Jomoney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Griggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jomoney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griggs throws a body kick that misses
and Jomoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jomoney connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jomoney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs misses with a hook.
It seemed like Jomoney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Jomoney does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs tries to bum rush Jomoney with a series of wild strikes but Jomoney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jomoney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jomoney catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Jomoney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney connects with a crisp jab.
Jomoney tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Jomoney.
Jomoney feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Griggs pushes Jomoney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Jomoney's head and hops out.
Jomoney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jomoney throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Jomoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
and Jomoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs lunges at Jomoney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jomoney's hand.
Jomoney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Jomoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Jomoney tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Jomoney lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Jomoney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jomoney sizes up Griggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jomoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jomoney lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Jomoney lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jomoney works over Griggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Griggs is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ivan Jomoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jomoney to counter with a crisp jab.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Jomoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jomoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Jomoney steps in with a hook that catches Griggs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jomoney follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Griggs looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
In defeat, Frankie Griggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 853 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Sergey Telegin (ranked 115 p4p, 175 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telegin shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Telegin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington throws a head kick that misses
and Telegin counters with a takedown into side control.
Telegin grinds an elbow into Washington's temple.
Telegin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Telegin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Washington will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Washington is not content to let Telegin control the position.
Telegin throws a strike aimed at the side of Washington's head but Washington avoids it well.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Telegin.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Telegin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Telegin seems to be working for a kimura but Washington defends the submission attempt.
Telegin looks to land a strike but Washington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Telegin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Telegin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin throws a big right hand that misses.
Telegin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telegin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Telegin looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Telegin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Telegin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Washington has passed into side control.
Telegin is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Washington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Washington prefers to stall for the moment though.
Telegin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Telegin looking for submissions off his back.
Telegin wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
Telegin trying to control but Washington postures up.
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Telegin tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Washington is controlling the pace.
Telegin gets back to full guard.
Telegin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Telegin 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telegin has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Telegin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington throws a combination that misses
letting Telegin counter with a right hand.
Washington motions for Telegin to come forward. Washington throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Telegin fails with the takedown
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington scores with a jab to the body.
Telegin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Washington.
It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
A big right from Washington misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Telegin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Telegin shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Telegin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Telegin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington half committed to a counter leg kick.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Telegin.
Telegin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Washington defends well and Telegin ends up having to push Washington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Telegin moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Telegin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Telegin is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Telegin throws an elbow that misses. Washington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telegin's guard. Nice move by Washington!
Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Telegin's guard.
Telegin is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
Washington prevents Telegin from improving his position.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Telegin can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Telegin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Telegin with the active half guard here but Washington passes nicely into side control.
Telegin tries to improve position but can't.
Washington working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telegin is looking to reverse the position.
Telegin wants to control but Washington postures up.
Telegin is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.
Telegin is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Washington taking a breather here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington drops his hands momentarily and Telegin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Telegin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington looks to throw the jab but Telegin is out of range.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Telegin wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Imperial Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Telegin.
Washington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Washington.
And Telegin tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Telegin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telegin wants to counter with a clinch but Washington pushes him away.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Telegin throws out the jab.
Washington thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imperial Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington misses with a left hand
and Telegin counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Telegin.
Telegin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Washington misses with a leg kick
and Telegin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington is looking to slow Telegin down with leg kicks.
Telegin moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Telegin counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Telegin. Telegin gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington jabs Telegin right on the nose. Telegin blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Telegin checks it well.
Telegin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Telegin throws the left hand but Washington avoids the punch easily.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Telegin moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Washington.
Washington is looking to slow Telegin down with leg kicks.
Telegin shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Telegin.
Washington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Telegin.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington throws a head kick but Telegin moves out of range.
Telegin with the counter takedown but Washington avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Washington misses.
And Telegin tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Washington takes a swing at Telegin's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Telegin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Telegin is out of range and Washington settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Telegin avoids the head kick by Washington.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Telegin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Telegin's defenses.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Washington slips under a jab.
Telegin lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Washington.
Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Telegin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Telegin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Washington catches Telegin right on the button with a cross.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Sergey Telegin's cut even more.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Telegin moves away and avoids it.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington swings for the body but Telegin moves out of range.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Telegin is just out of range.
Washington misses the body punch
and Telegin counters with a straight right hand.
Washington throws a low kick but Telegin avoids it.
Telegin shoots in but no luck this time.
Imperial Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington tries to work over Telegin's front leg with a kick but Telegin checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Telegin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington jabs Telegin right on the nose. Telegin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Telegin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Telegin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington thows a leg kick but Telegin checks it
enabling Telegin to counter with a crisp jab.
Telegin shoots in but no luck this time.
Washington throws a lazy head kick
and Telegin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Washington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Telegin looks to land a strike but Washington avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
Telegin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imperial Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperial Washington!
A relieved looking Imperial Washington 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 Logan Barrengarry (ranked 534 p4p, 512 weight class) and Maxim Ward (ranked 83 p4p, 79 weight class). Barrengarry comes to the cage accompanied by Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix. Logan Barrengarry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maxim Ward's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Ward!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Ward shrugs it off though.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Ward.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrengarry scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a good low kick that Ward was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Barrengarry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Barrengarry defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ward swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ward misses the body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a head kick that drops Ward to the mat! Ward scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ward is rocked!
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a nice right hand that sends Ward toppling to the canvas! Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrengarry finish him?!
Ward misses the shot to the body.
As Ward backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrengarry's hands.
Ward digs a good hook to Barrengarry's body.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body shot.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barrengarry lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Barrengarry takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry jabs at Ward's body.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward misses the body punch
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Barrengarry takes one on the button.
A jab from Ward finds it's way through Barrengarry's defenses.
Barrengarry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Barrengarry to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Ward misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Barrengarry's belly button to the back.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrengarry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
Barrengarry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrengarry's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ward might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrengarry has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrengarry throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrengarry - that will leave a mark!
Barrengarry throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward cracks Barrengarry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward connects with a jab.
Barrengarry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Ward shrugs it off though.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Ward takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ward.
Barrengarry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Barrengarry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Maxim Ward's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ward checks it well.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrengarry drops Ward with a huge uppercut! Ward drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barrengarry is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 1053 p4p, 424 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 156 p4p, 54 weight class). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Kirk's chin.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirk is working Bizihwaeile over against the cage.
Kirk jumps guard but Bizihwaeile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile presses Kirk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk avoiding damage as Bizihwaeile throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bizihwaeile seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kirk can turn it around.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Kirk tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Bizihwaeile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirk or not.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Kirk digs a right hand into Bizihwaeile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaeile's gas tank.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile works on Kirk's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right hand.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Kirk. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaeile is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bizihwaeile cracks Kirk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile throws a lazy right hand but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirk is looking for the big counter here.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook but Kirk avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Bizihwaeile.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Kirk throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaeile is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bizihwaeile works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Bizihwaeile scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirk.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk lands a left hand.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk is breathing heavily.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kirk tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile pushes Kirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is leaning against Kirk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk lands a left hand.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bizihwaeile on the inside.
James Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile blocks an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile pushes Kirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Kirk digs a right hand into Bizihwaeile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaeile's gas tank.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Kirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kirk.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Kirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.
Well Bizihwaeile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated James Kirk had this to say: 'KHAAAAAAN!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 118 p4p, 100 weight class) and Winston Todd (ranked 12 p4p, 9 weight class). Todd has chosen Piano Man as his entrance music. Winston Todd told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Baruto Tonissaar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd sizes up Tonissaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tonissaar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a quick counter head kick but Todd was just out of range.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Todd saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws out a counter right but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd misses the jab.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
A jab from Todd misses.
Tonissaar blocks a head kick by Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Todd digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonissaar walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
A jab from Tonissaar does it's job there.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Todd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Tonissaar's ribs.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
Todd misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Todd lands the left hand.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Todd only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Todd is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Todd avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Danga de danga de dang - Tonissaar scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
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 Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Todd cracks Tonissaar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Jab from Todd.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonissaar jabs at Todd's body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
Tonissaar is looking to chop away at Todd's legs.
Todd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd lands a body shot.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Todd can pounce on him.
Todd lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Todd's head back.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Tonissaar in the body.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a head kick that half lands.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Todd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tonissaar lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Todd moves away from the strike by Tonissaar.
Todd tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Todd cracks Tonissaar with an open hand slap.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Todd.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Todd.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws a low kick but Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd moves out of range as Tonissaar throws a body kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
And Todd responds with a good body kick, but Tonissaar manages to step out the way in time.
A low kick from Tonissaar misses
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Todd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Todd swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Todd has time to react.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tonissaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar throws a series of strikes that have Todd backpedaling.
Tonissaar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Todd scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd jabs Tonissaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Todd scores with a four punch combination!
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Tonissaar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Todd throws a leg kick but Tonissaar moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing.
Tonissaar ducks right into an uppercut from Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd throws a big counter head kick but Tonissaar avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Todd just manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd pushes Tonissaar away with a front kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A good leg kick by Todd.
Tonissaar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Tonissaar as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Winston Todd just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A cross from Tonissaar lands.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Tonissaar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tonissaar lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd misses the jab.
Tonissaar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd misses with a right hand
and Tonissaar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Todd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonissaar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd counters with a body kick.
Tonissaar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tonissaar lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Tonissaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Todd blocks a head kick by Tonissaar.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tonissaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tonissaar's knee momentarily.
Todd slips a jab from Tonissaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd strikes.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Todd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar throws a right hand that misses
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Tonissaar was not able to check.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands a head shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the button.
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 Baruto Tonissaar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Todd throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a jab to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Tonissaar looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonissaar throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonissaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd throws a combination. Tonissaar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Todd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses with a hook
and Tonissaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
Todd looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Tonissaar both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tonissaar - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tonissaar. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tonissaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Todd.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Good leg kick by Tonissaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tonissaar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Tonissaar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Todd throws a head kick that Tonissaar semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonissaar motions for Todd to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd works over Tonissaar's head and body with a nice combination.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonissaar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar is the new middleweight champion!
Baruto Tonissaar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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