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DMMA 43: Thermometer v Luciano PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Santos (ranked 3249 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Just Fight Scappy Do (ranked 411 p4p, 451 weight class). 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Fight Scappy Do!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scappy Do throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Michael Santos has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Scappy Do.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scappy Do blocks an elbow strike.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scappy Do is defending well for now.
Scappy Do misses with a knee strike.
Scappy Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santos's face.
Scappy Do lands a good knee to the midsection. Santos won't want to take too many of those.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scappy Do fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scappy Do is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scappy Do's brow.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Scappy Do leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do misses with a knee strike.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Santos is trying to drag Scappy Do to the mat but Scappy Do just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Scappy Do has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scappy Do can turn it around.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scappy Do unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
Scappy Do looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scappy Do gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scappy Do blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos is stalling here.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do lands a nice knee to the body.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scappy Do's defenses.
 It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Scappy Do avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Scappy Do landing knees to the head.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scappy Do pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scappy Do prevents a body shot from Santos.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Scappy Do with a knee to the head.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Scappy Do trying to land knees to the body.
Scappy Do using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Scappy Do leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A knee to the head by Scappy Do.
Santos tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it.
Scappy Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scappy Do scores with a knee to the head.
Michael Santos's cut is getting worse.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Scappy Do with a knee to the head.
Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scappy Do gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Fight Scappy Do dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Scappy Do! Santos is out on his feet! Scappy Do rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Santos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Santos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Fight Scappy Do!
Just Fight Scappy Do managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Semba Rua (ranked 2854 p4p, 2671 weight class) and Takeo Arai (ranked 371 p4p, 358 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Semba Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeo Arai!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai slips under a jab from Rua.
Arai slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arai can pounce on him.
Arai misses with a low kick.
Rua is looking to counter punch.
Arai slips a jab from Rua.
Arai throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Takeo Arai has been cut.
Arai throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Rua misses.
Arai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Arai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rua doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Arai.
Arai throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Arai.
Arai throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai throws a head kick that Rua semi-blocks.
It looks like Semba Rua has been cut.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Rua. That snapped Arai's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
Arai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rua pounces like a tiger and cracks Arai with a vicious hook! Arai is down but not out! Rua follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Semba Rua!
An out of breath Semba Rua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Uchida (ranked 2592 p4p, 3175 weight class) and Juan Carlos (ranked 328 p4p, 394 weight class). Shigeru Uchida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Uchida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchida slips a jab and a cross from Carlos.
Uchida slips a jab from Carlos.
Carlos clobbers Uchida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Uchida dodges the ground and pound from Carlos.
Uchida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlos tries to advance to mount but Uchida denies him.
Uchida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Uchida is looking to reverse the position.
Uchida gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Uchida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlos on the ground.
Carlos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uchida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchida kicks off Carlos and gets to his feet.
Carlos throws a hook but Uchida blocks it.
Uchida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carlos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carlos.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Uchida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Carlos 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.
Uchida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uchida keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Carlos scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlos's guard.
Carlos 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.
Uchida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos trying to keep a closed guard but Uchida is proving a slippery customer.
Carlos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uchida controls the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carlos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uchida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carlos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Uchida keeps moving.
Carlos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uchida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carlos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida trying to control the position.
Carlos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uchida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uchida is trying to control the position but Carlos postures up.
Uchida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos is one step ahead there.
Uchida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Uchida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uchida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carlos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Carlos wants to control but Uchida is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchida trying to control the pace.
Carlos moves into full guard.
Uchida trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos looking to control.
Uchida is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carlos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uchida is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Carlos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Carlos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlos.
Uchida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carlos throws a body kick that misses.
Carlos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uchida defends well and Carlos ends up having to push Uchida into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carlos fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Uchida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carlos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carlos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carlos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uchida was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlos.
Uchida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uchida is looking to counter with head kicks.
Carlos throws a jab but it's blocked by Uchida.
A big left from Carlos misses.
Uchida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carlos missing with a left hand there. Uchida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uchida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Carlos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Carlos looks to move away, Uchida throws a big counter combo but Carlos just gets out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uchida.
Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uchida manages to avoid it.
Carlos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uchida.
Uchida moves out of range as Carlos throws a body kick.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Uchida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Uchida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carlos is in Uchida's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlos preventing the sweep.
Uchida has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Uchida blocks nicely.
Uchida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos is one step ahead there.
Uchida keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Uchida wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlos passes Uchida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uchida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlos.
Carlos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlos slows the pace down in half guard.
Uchida wants to control but Carlos is keeping busy.
Uchida taking some punishment here, with Carlos in his half guard.
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uchida defending well though.
Carlos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uchida sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos is thwarting Uchida's attempts to control the position.
Carlos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlos prevents Uchida from improving his position.
Uchida is trying to control but Carlos passes into side control!
Uchida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Uchida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlos taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos wants to control but Uchida is keeping him busy.
Uchida is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carlos misses with a body shot.
Carlos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uchida misses with a low kick.
Uchida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown but Uchida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uchida misses with a head kick.
Carlos swings widly with a right hand
and Uchida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uchida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uchida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carlos just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchida blocks a head kick by Carlos.
Uchida tried to counter with a leg kick but Carlos avoided it.
Carlos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uchida circles away.
Carlos wants to clinch but Uchida slips to the side
and Uchida counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uchida throws a quick counter head kick but Carlos was just out of range.
Carlos tries to land a leg kick but Uchida saw it coming and moves away.
Carlos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromUchida.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carlos.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uchida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos thuds a left hand into Uchida's body.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uchida sprawls well. Uchida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carlos gets slowly back to his feet.
Uchida looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shigeru Uchida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carlos misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchida defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Carlos shoots in and bounces Uchida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uchida working a defensive guard here.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uchida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlos controls the pace.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Uchida blocks nicely.
Uchida wants to sweep here but Carlos controlling him for the moment.
Shigeru Uchida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos stays in close to Uchida's body and controls the position.
Carlos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uchida is pulling down on Carlos's head. It's preventing any offense from Carlos, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Uchida.
Uchida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uchida tried to counter with a leg kick but Carlos avoided it.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
Uchida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Uchida is looking to slow Carlos down with leg kicks.
Carlos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uchida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos throwing strikes from guard but Uchida blocks nicely.
Carlos trying to control but Uchida is working from the bottom.
Uchida trying to control the position here.
Carlos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carlos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlos trying to control but Uchida is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos preventing the sweep.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uchida 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Carlos.
Well Carlos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Carlos!
An out of breath Juan Carlos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bennett (ranked 2657 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Jism Facial (ranked 341 p4p, 381 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jism Facial!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Facial closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Facial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennett in his tracks.
It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett thuds a left hand into Facial's body.
Facial is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
Facial just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBennett.
Facial misses with a hook.
Facial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Facial momentarily.
It looks like Jism Facial has been cut.
Bennett connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennett drops his hands momentarily and Facial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Facial gets tackled into the cage by Bennett. Bennett maintains the clinch.
Facial prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Facial blocking some punches.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Facial swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Facial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Facial throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Facial misses with the head strike.
Bennett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Facial misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett gets through Facial's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Facial fails to land.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Facial.
Bennett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Facial misses with the head strike.
Facial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facial blocks a body shot from Bennett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Bennett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Bennett.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Facial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Facial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Facial.
Facial blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Facial backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett is trying to stall.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Facial swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Facial misses with the head strike.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Facial.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Facial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Facial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett tries to stall but Facial uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Facial lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
Bennett is struggling to control the position.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Nice body punch from Bennett - that landed with a thud.
Bennett lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land.
Facial throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Facial avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Facial working aggressively here.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial takes a shot to the head.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Facial gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the cage.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Gage Bennett will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bennett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Facial works the jab nicely.
Bennett lands with a shot to the body.
Facial cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Facial, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett scores with a shot to the side of Facial's head.
Bennett slows down the pace here.
Bennett has a couple of punches blocked by Facial.
Facial scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Facial.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Facial avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Facial.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Facial.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennett tries to work over Facial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
Facial blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Facial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Facial lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Facial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett misses with a body punch.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Facials head.
Facial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Facial controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett stalling in the clinch but Facial improves position.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facial blocks an uppercut.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett lands a body shot.
Facial is breathing heavily.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Facial scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett is looking to control Facial's arms but Facial gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bennett has his back to the cage.
Bennett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gage Bennett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Facial can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Facial takes a shot to the head.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Facial.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Facial or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Facial backwards.
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Facial controls the action.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Facial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Facial backwards.
Bennett misses with a punch to the body.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Facial fails to land.
Facial prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bennett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett tries to throw a body punch but Facial avoids it by throwing Bennett back against the cage.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Facial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett blocking some punches.
Bennett is trying to maintain a safe position but Facial gets an underhook and turns Bennett into the cage.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Facial has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Facial controls his hands.
Facial working aggressively here.
Bennett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Facial misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Facial fails to land.
Facial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Facial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bennett scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Bennett dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bennett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bennett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Facial circles away quickly and effectively.
Facial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Facial takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Facial is rocked!
Bennett closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Facial out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gage Bennett!
An out of breath Gage Bennett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 2254 p4p, 2718 weight class) and Jimmy Navarro (ranked 310 p4p, 366 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball Wizard. 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro works the jab nicely.
 Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Navarro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall jumps guard but Navarro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hall decides to pull guard.
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navarro lands a couple of elbows.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to control here.
Navarro is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Navarro defending well.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Nice uppercut there from Navarro.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ralph Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro with a jab.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1-2. Navarro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Hall is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro looking to pass the guard.
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro controlling from the top position.
Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall is really struggling to control Navarro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navarro landing with the ground and pound.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
Hall is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Navarro does it's job there.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Navarro is trying to stand.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Hall prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Navarro is not content to let Hall control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall can't escape the position.
Hall just trying to survive but Navarro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Navarro controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Navarro has good solid back control here.
Hall covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Navarro is punishing Hall with strikes - can he finish him?!
Navarro is punishing Hall with some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Navarro has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Navarro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hall.
Hall tries to roll but Navarro sticks to his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Navarro.
Hall trying to get back to his feet but Navarro is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Navarro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Navarro keeps control of the position as Hall tries to break free.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Navarro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hall. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro tries to get the hooks in deep but Hall pushed the leg off.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Navarro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 1790 p4p, 2404 weight class) and Narayan Nassau (ranked 253 p4p, 331 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Narayan Nassau!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloodaxe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bloodaxe throws a sloppy head kick and Nassau moves out of range easily.
Nassau unleashes a big counter combination but Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bloodaxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nassau throws a nice looking combination but Bloodaxe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloodaxe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a really nice looking cross but Nassau seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Nassau manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses with a few strikes there.
Nassau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bloodaxe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bloodaxe scores with a hook.
Bloodaxe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nassau misses with a body shot
and Nassau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nassau throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Nassau moved out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bloodaxe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nassau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter the offense by Nassau and move into the clinch.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nassau.
Nassau tries to clinch there but Bloodaxe circles away.
As Nassau looks to move away, Bloodaxe throws a big counter combo but Nassau just gets out of the way.
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nassau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nassau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodaxe's head backwards.
Bloodaxe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nassau takes one on the button.
Nassau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Nassau misses.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nassau misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe tries to land a front kick but Nassau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nassau darts in trying to clinch
and Bloodaxe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nassau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nassau.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nassau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nassau.
Bloodaxe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nassau.
As Nassau looks to move away, Bloodaxe throws a big counter combo but Nassau just gets out of the way.
Nassau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nassau misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Bloodaxe catches Nassau right on the button with a cross.
Nassau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a body punch but Nassau moves out of range.
Bloodaxe keeps the fight on the outside.
Nassau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodaxe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassau darts in and clinches Bloodaxe up against the cage.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nassau misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassau lands a right hand.
Bloodaxe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nassau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nassau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe leaning against his opponent.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nassau's elbow.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nassau misses with the head strike.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe pushes Nassau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nassau.
Nassau tries a body shot but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
Nassau misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
Nassau tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nassau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nassau.
Nassau loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nassau looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nassau can do to turn this around?
Nassau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodaxe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nassau lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloodaxe.
Nassau throws a combination that misses
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nassau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nassau goes down! Can Bloodaxe finish him!?
It looks like Narayan Nassau has been cut.
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!
Bloodaxe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nassau holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a big elbow that misses.
Bloodaxe throwing strikes from guard but Nassau blocks nicely.
Nassau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloodaxe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bloodaxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bloodaxe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bloodaxe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloodaxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nassau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodaxe postures up.
Nassau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bloodaxe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Narayan Nassau'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bloodaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nassau manages to avoid it.
Nassau scores with a hook to the body. Bloodaxe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nassau throws a series of punches but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe connects with a jab.
Nassau lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Nassau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe takes one to the chin there.
Nassau throws a combination that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Nassau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nassau slips a jab and a cross from Bloodaxe.
Nassau staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nassau! But no joy.
Bloodaxe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nassau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nassau duly obliges.
Bloodaxe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nassau misses with a body shot
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nassau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nassau.
A little jabbing left from Nassau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodaxe defending well as Nassau loads up on a big left hand.
Nassau misses with a few strikes there.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Nassau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nassau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bloodaxe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nassau.
Bloodaxe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nassau has a couple of punches blocked by Bloodaxe.
Nassau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nassau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Nassau sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nassau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nassau counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nassau dodges the punch combination from Bloodaxe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
As Bloodaxe backs off Nassau throws a huge counter combo but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Bloodaxe does it's job there.
Narayan Nassau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nassau connects with a body shot.
Bloodaxe cracks Nassau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Bloodaxe coming out on top.
Narayan Nassau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nassau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nassau.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Nassau is having none of it.
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 Gunnar Bloodaxe.
Well Bloodaxe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Lauzon (ranked 1597 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 221 p4p, 255 weight class). Lauzon comes to the cage accompanied by Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) by Chevelle. Misha Hasselhoff will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Misha Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hasselhoff throws out a counter right but Lauzon avoids it with no problem.
Hasselhoff throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hasselhoff or not.
The referee calls for Lauzon to work.
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Hasselhoff looks winded!
Lauzon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.
A short left from Hasselhoff.
Lauzon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasselhoff pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasselhoff blocks a body shot from Lauzon.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Hasselhoff misses with the head strike.
Hasselhoff struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lauzon.
Hasselhoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hasselhoff regains guard.
Lauzon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lauzon trying to control but Hasselhoff is working from the bottom.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Hasselhoff is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Hasselhoff keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hasselhoff keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
Hasselhoff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hasselhoff loads up on a big right hand but Lauzon slips the punch.
Lauzon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzon throws a looping overhand right but Hasselhoff ducks down to avoid it.
Hasselhoff tries to clinch up.
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Hasselhoff working aggressively here.
Hasselhoff misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Hasselhoff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hasselhoff throws a head punch that misses.
Hasselhoff tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lauzon is stalling here.
Hasselhoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hasselhoff lands a body shot.
Hasselhoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lauzon.
Hasselhoff misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lauzon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hasselhoff wants to clinch up but Lauzon keeps it at a distance.
Hasselhoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Lauzon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hasselhoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hasselhoff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasselhoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Misha Hasselhoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Hasselhoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lauzon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hasselhoff defending well as Lauzon loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff 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.
Hasselhoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.
Lauzon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hasselhoff can pounce on him.
Hasselhoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lauzon checks the leg kick.
Hasselhoff lands a jab to Lauzon's midsection.
Hasselhoff swings for the body but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hasselhoff swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Hasselhoff misses.
Hasselhoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lauzon.
A punch lands to the side of Hasselhoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hasselhoff but Hasselhoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Misha Hasselhoff will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hasselhoff takes a swing at Lauzon's ribcage but misses.
Hasselhoff swinging wildly here.
Hasselhoff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hasselhoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lauzon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzon tries to counter by clinching up but Hasselhoff breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon clinches.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Hasselhoff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Hasselhoff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lauzon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon misses with a body punch.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lauzon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hasselhoff.
Lauzon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Hasselhoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Hasselhoff up, before dumping him to the ground. Hasselhoff manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzon advances position into side control!
Lauzon controls the position.
Lauzon tries for a kimura but Hasselhoff is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasselhoff prevents Lauzon from moving into mount.
A control attempt from Hasselhoff but he's now mounted!
Lauzon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hasselhoff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Hasselhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lauzon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lauzon is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselhoff is defending well.
Beau Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasselhoff can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Hasselhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Lauzon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hasselhoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lauzon misses with a low kick.
Hasselhoff connects with a leg kick.
Hasselhoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Hasselhoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lauzon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hasselhoff tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasselhoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Hasselhoff struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hasselhoff tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Lauzon.
Hasselhoff blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon lands a left hand.
Hasselhoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lauzon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon breaks from the clinch.
Hasselhoff cracks Lauzon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lauzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lauzon prevents Hasselhoff from improving his position.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon prevents Hasselhoff from improving his position.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hasselhoff defends it well.
Lauzon is keen to just control but Hasselhoff is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lauzon tries for a takedown but Hasselhoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Hasselhoff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hasselhoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hasselhoff's half guard.
Hasselhoff wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hasselhoff is trying to maintain the position but Lauzon is very close to passing his half guard.
Hasselhoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lauzon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasselhoff is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon is really struggling to control Hasselhoff but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Still in half guard, Lauzon seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beau Lauzon.
I think Lauzon 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Beau Lauzon!
Beau Lauzon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Halfdan Ulfgeirsson (ranked 1435 p4p, 1339 weight class) and Hyatt Wayne (ranked 199 p4p, 184 weight class). Wayne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SOAD - Aerials. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Halfdan Ulfgeirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hyatt Wayne!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Ulfgeirsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Wayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulfgeirsson ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ulfgeirsson blocks a jab.
Ulfgeirsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Wayne finds it's way through Ulfgeirsson's defenses.
Wayne swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ulfgeirsson scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ulfgeirsson. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Ulfgeirsson. Beautiful body shot.
Wayne misses with the combination.
Ulfgeirsson throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Ulfgeirsson is looking to counter punch.
Ulfgeirsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Wayne scores with a four punch combination!
Hyatt Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulfgeirsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Ulfgeirsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne works the jab nicely.
Wayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wayne misses with a lunging right hand
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wayne momentarily.
Wayne misses the body punch
and Ulfgeirsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Ulfgeirsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulfgeirsson slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Ulfgeirsson.
It looks like Hyatt Wayne has been cut.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wayne's head.
Ulfgeirsson connects with a crisp jab.
Ulfgeirsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne scores with a nice right hand.
Ulfgeirsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wayne swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ulfgeirsson counter with a right hand.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Ulfgeirsson saw that one coming.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wayne throws a jab when Ulfgeirsson was well out of range.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne misses with a few strikes there.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne tests Ulfgeirsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ulfgeirsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulfgeirsson throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Ulfgeirsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Wayne as he connects with a hook.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Ulfgeirsson moved out of range nicely.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Ulfgeirsson's head.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ulfgeirsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Ulfgeirsson walks into a straight right hand from Wayne.
Wayne slips under a jab from Ulfgeirsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyatt Wayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyatt Wayne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ulfgeirsson misses the jab.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Ulfgeirsson misses its target.
Ulfgeirsson throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ulfgeirsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne throws a body punch but Ulfgeirsson moves out of range.
Wayne thuds a left hand into Ulfgeirsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a straight left.
Hyatt Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulfgeirsson throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Wayne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ulfgeirsson with a body shot.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ulfgeirsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ulfgeirsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfgeirsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Wayne moves out of range as Ulfgeirsson strikes.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Ulfgeirsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Ulfgeirsson slips under a jab from Wayne.
Ulfgeirsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Ulfgeirsson moves out of range.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulfgeirsson manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ulfgeirsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ulfgeirsson sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ulfgeirsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Wayne misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Ulfgeirsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Ulfgeirsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne lands with an uppercut that bounces Ulfgeirsson off the cage and back into range.
Ulfgeirsson slips under a jab from Wayne.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ulfgeirsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ulfgeirsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulfgeirsson.
As Wayne looks to move away, Ulfgeirsson throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Ulfgeirsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ulfgeirsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wayne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne walks into a straight right hand from Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ulfgeirsson back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wayne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulfgeirsson throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ulfgeirsson looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulfgeirsson misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a wild combination.
Ulfgeirsson ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne stalks Ulfgeirsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ulfgeirsson's face. Ulfgeirsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulfgeirsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Ulfgeirsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ulfgeirsson misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulfgeirsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulfgeirsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Wayne.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Ulfgeirsson is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hyatt Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hyatt Wayne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ulfgeirsson slips a jab and a cross from Wayne.
A counter left hand to the body from Ulfgeirsson misses its target.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulfgeirsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wayne circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ulfgeirsson throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
Ulfgeirsson misses the jab.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Ulfgeirsson's shoulder, as Ulfgeirsson tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Ulfgeirsson ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Ulfgeirsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulfgeirsson throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne connects with the punch.
Ulfgeirsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulfgeirsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Ulfgeirsson avoids them all with ease.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulfgeirsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulfgeirsson works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Ulfgeirsson as he connects with a hook.
Wayne misses with the combination.
Ulfgeirsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ulfgeirsson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses the jab.
Wayne cracks Ulfgeirsson with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Ulfgeirsson.
Wayne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wayne throws a nice looking combination but Ulfgeirsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ulfgeirsson staying out of range there.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Ulfgeirsson as he connects with a hook.
Ulfgeirsson blocks a jab.
It looked like Ulfgeirsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wayne.
Ulfgeirsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Ulfgeirsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ulfgeirsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halfdan Ulfgeirsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Ulfgeirsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ulfgeirsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wayne duly obliges.
Ulfgeirsson misses with a wild combination.
Wayne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ulfgeirsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Ulfgeirsson ducks down to avoid it.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Ulfgeirsson.
Ulfgeirsson staying out of range there.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Ulfgeirsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ulfgeirsson throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ulfgeirsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wayne.
Wayne with a jab.
Ulfgeirsson staying out of range there.
Ulfgeirsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Ulfgeirsson slips the punch.
Hyatt Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Ulfgeirsson's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hyatt Wayne.
Well Wayne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyatt Wayne!
Hyatt Wayne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conner Travers (ranked 1250 p4p, 1426 weight class) and Carcarah Catartes (ranked 131 p4p, 144 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conner Travers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carcarah Catartes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catartes lands a nice shot to the body.
Catartes sizes up Travers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Travers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Catartes.
Catartes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Travers feinted with a counter takedown.
Catartes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Travers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Travers.
Travers stands and throws Catartes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Catartes tries to buck Travers off but Travers is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Travers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catartes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catartes tries to buck Travers off but Travers is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Catartes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Travers trying to control the position but Catartes is working away.
Travers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catartes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Travers working away.
Travers is trying to get an arm triangle but Catartes is defending well.
Catartes is looking to reverse the position.
Travers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Travers trying to control the position but Catartes is working away.
Travers advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travers working for a guillotine from mount but Catartes is in no mood to give up.
Catartes is trying desperately to improve position.
Travers landing shots from mount.
Travers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Catartes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Catartes shrugs it off.
Catartes is looking to improve his position but Travers isn't that keen on the idea.
Travers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Catartes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Catartes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Travers looking to control but Catartes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Catartes regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Catartes defends it.
Catartes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catartes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Travers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travers wants to pass to mount but Catartes is defending the position.
Travers is working for a kimura but Catartes is defending it quite comfortably.
Catartes wants to control but Travers is keeping busy.
Travers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Catartes defends it.
Catartes tries to get to full guard but Travers has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Catartes defends it.
Catartes trying to control but Travers postures up.
Travers trying to control the action but Catartes is working from the bottom.
Catartes wants to control but Travers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catartes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Catartes keeping full guard, as Travers tries to pass.
Travers trying to control but Catartes is working from the bottom.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Travers stopping the sweep attempt from Catartes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catartes can't keep his opponent in guard - Travers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Travers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Catartes defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conner Travers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Catartes.
Catartes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Catartes throws a series of punches but Travers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catartes throws a hook but Travers avoids it easily.
Catartes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Conner Travers has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catartes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carcarah Catartes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catartes misses with the combination.
Travers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catartes.
A slow jab from Catartes misses its intended target.
Travers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Catartes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catartes throws a head kick that Travers semi-blocks.
Catartes lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Catartes misses.
Travers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Catartes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Travers.
Catartes throws a head kick but Travers moves out of range.
Travers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Travers's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catartes swings for the body but Travers moves out of range.
Travers feinted with a counter takedown.
Travers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Catartes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Catartes misses with a wild body shot.
Catartes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Travers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catartes sprawls and moves away.
Catartes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Travers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catartes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carcarah Catartes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catartes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travers was well out of range. Poor timing from Catartes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catartes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catartes sprawls and moves away.
Travers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Catartes.
Catartes throws a head kick that misses.
Catartes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Travers was well out of range. Poor timing from Catartes.
Travers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Catartes sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catartes. Travers does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catartes throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carcarah Catartes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conner Travers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Catartes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Travers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Travers attempts a counter takedown but Catartes avoids it well and moves away.
Catartes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travers moves away.
Travers attempts a counter takedown but Catartes avoids it well and moves away.
Catartes looks to land a combination but Travers avoids it well.
Catartes misses with a lunging right hand
and Travers counters with a single leg into guard. Catartes didn't expect that.
Travers won't allow Catartes to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Travers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Catartes trying to control the position.
Travers trying to control the position from guard on top but Catartes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catartes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Travers won't allow Catartes to sweep him here.
Travers tries to free his leg and advance position but Catartes is retaining full guard.
Conner Travers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Travers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Travers trying to control but Catartes is working from the bottom.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Catartes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Travers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Travers won't allow Catartes to sweep him here.
Catartes looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Travers throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Travers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catartes is keeping the position for now.
Travers advances position into side control!
Travers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Travers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Travers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Travers advances nicely into full mount.
Travers with good strikes from the mount here!
Catartes is looking to get to half guard.
Catartes has given up his back. Will we see Travers going for some submissions?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travers doesn't have the hooks in and Catartes manages to turn into his guard.
Travers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Travers keeping moving, preventing Catartes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catartes is sitting in close to Travers's body. Travers has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Catartes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Catartes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Travers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Conner Travers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 314 p4p, 462 weight class) and Ray Luciano (ranked 39 p4p, 55 weight class). Luciano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: NEVER GET IT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thermometer's head.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano wants to clinch up but Thermometer keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luciano. Thermometer shrugs it off though.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano scores with a head kick. Thermometer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luciano lands with a slapping head kick.
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thermometer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thermometer connects with a looping right hand.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Thermometer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thermometer throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano misses with a hook
and Thermometer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano wants to counter the offense by Thermometer and move into the clinch position.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Luciano misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thermometer 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.
Luciano throws a body punch but Thermometer moves out of range.
Thermometer slips under a jab.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermometer moves away.
Thermometer throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano wants to counter the offense by Thermometer and move into the clinch position.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
Thermometer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Thermometer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Luciano tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer misses with a straight left.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
Thermometer sets himself, and Luciano steps forward looking for the clinch! Thermometer avoids it this time.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thermometer doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thermometer.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Thermometer counter with a right hand.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano counters with a body kick.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thermometer.
A quick step to the side and Thermometer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thermometer really felt that one!
Luciano throws the left hand but Thermometer avoids the punch easily.
Thermometer keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano connects with a jab.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano pushes Thermometer away with a front kick.
Luciano tries to clinch up but Thermometer circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Luciano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Thermometer takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Thermometer punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thermometer, as that shot connected.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Thermometer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thermometer counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer misses with a looping right.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Thermometer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thermometer throws out the jab.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Luciano slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Thermometer throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano lands with a straight right. Thermometer didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Thermometer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano 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.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Thermometer's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Thermometer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thermometer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thermometer throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thermometer.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thermometer looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Thermometer as he connects with a hook.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a jab to Thermometer's midsection.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Thermometer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a straight right.
Luciano lands a jab to the nose.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ray Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Thermometer swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Thermometer throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thermometer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luciano cracks a nice hook into Thermometer's ribs.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer misses with a body shot.
Thermometer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thermometer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano moves out of range as Thermometer strikes.
Thermometer tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Luciano is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Luciano takes a swing at Thermometer's ribcage but misses.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Thermometer off balance momentarily.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Luciano moves in looking to clinch but Thermometer pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Thermometer throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano scores with a jab.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
It looked like Thermometer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ray Luciano just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thermometer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thermometer works Luciano's body with a nice hook.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Thermometer gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Luciano slips under a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer backing away here, and Luciano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano slips under a jab from Thermometer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luciano clinches.
A short uppercut from Thermometer.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Thermometer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thermometer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Thermometer manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Thermometer misses the target.
Thermometer lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
Thermometer moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thermometer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermometer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Thermometer.
Thermometer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano swings for the body but Thermometer moves out of range.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermometer on the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Thermometer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Thermometer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer cracks Luciano with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luciano tries to clinch but Thermometer is having none of it.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermometer.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano jabs at Thermometer's body.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Thermometer.
And Luciano responds with a good body kick, but Thermometer manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermometer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thermometer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano clinches with his opponent.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Thermometer lands with a short shot to the head.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Thermometer down.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Thermometer.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano closes the distance and clinches.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer tries to circle away but Luciano has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Thermometer wants to get back to striking at distance but Luciano won't allow it.
Thermometer is trying to break free.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Luciano.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Thermometer lands with a right to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Thermometer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer breaks the clinch.
Thermometer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Thermometer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Thermometer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano works Thermometer's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thermometer throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermometer was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Luciano lands a jab to Thermometer's midsection.
Thermometer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thermometer scores with a punch to the head.
Rectal Thermometer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Thermometer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thermometer throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Thermometer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano thumps Thermometer with a low kick.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thermometer on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thermometer looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano tries to clinch up but Thermometer circles away and keeps his distance.
Thermometer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thermometer if he has to take too many more of those.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thermometer cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano is the new middleweight champion!
Ray Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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