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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togoldor Artag (ranked 1297 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 177 p4p, 148 weight class). Watson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Paul Joseph Watson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Artag pushes Watson off looking to stand but Watson dives back in and keeps control.
Watson trying to mount his opponent but Artag defends it.
Artag wants to get back to his feet.
Watson wants to pass to mount but Artag is defending the position.
Artag tries to kick Watson off but Watson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artag is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Watson looking to take Artag's back but Artag rolls and after a scramble, Artag ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Artag to escape a tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artag wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Watson is trying to keep Artag in close.
Watson has a closed guard, preventing Artag from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Artag stands up from Watson's guard - Artag perhaps looking for a knockout.
Watson throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artag.
We've been told by Artag's head coaches at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watson lands with a nice body kick.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artag moves away.
Artag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artag misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Artag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artag looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Artag misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Artag.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artag clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artag scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Artag lands with a hook. Watson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Artag checks a low kick from Watson.
Artag checks a leg kick.
Artag misses with a looping right.
Watson throws a low kick but Artag avoids it.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artag.
Artag is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Artag swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with an inside leg kick.
Artag avoids the body shot from Watson.
Artag lands with a straight right. Watson didn't see that one coming.
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!
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Artag gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Artag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Artag sprawls well initially but Watson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artag wants to get back to his feet.
Artag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson thows a leg kick but Artag checks it
and Artag counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Watson.
Watson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Artag as he jumps to the side.
Togoldor Artag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Artag missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Artag lands a big uppercut and Watson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watson looks OK. Artag waves Watson back to his feet!
 Watson is rocked!
Watson connects with a looping right hand.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Artag finish him?
Watson drops his hands momentarily. Artag doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Watson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Watson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Togoldor Artag!
After winning the bout, Togoldor Artag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 884 p4p, 396 weight class) and Alan Spence (ranked 142 p4p, 58 weight class). Spence comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Were Coming kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Spence !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Costa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Costa.
Costa throws a sloppy body shot
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Costa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costa passes into side control, despite Spence 's attempt to control the position.
Costa throws an elbow but Spence slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Costa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spence , who protects the arm well.
Costa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spence is not content to let Costa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spence is controlling Costa's trapped leg to prevent Costa from advancing to side control.
Costa is looking for a kimura but Spence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Costa to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spence defends it well.
Costa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Costa thows a huge punch but Spence dodges it nicely.
Costa is working for a kimura but Spence is defending it quite comfortably.
Costa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
Costa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Costa passes to full mount!
Costa thowing shots but they're missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Costa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Costa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spence is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spence and Costa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Spence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa is really struggling to control Spence but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Spence tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa is putting a hurting on Spence here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spence is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Spence is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Costa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spence is not content to let Costa control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spence walks into a jab.
Costa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Costa wants to clinch
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa tries to clinch but Spence moves out of range.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Spence shows good takedown defense.
Costa needs to keep his hands up - Spence had a free shot at his head there.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Spence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costa scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa tries to clinch up but Spence circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa tries to clinch
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
Costa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence .
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spence can do to turn this around?
Costa digs a good hook to Spence 's body.
Spence throws a wild body kick that Costa sees coming a mile off.
Costa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence connects with a body shot.
Alan Spence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa lands a jab to Spence 's midsection.
Costa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Costa wants to control from the top but Spence keeps moving.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Spence blocks nicely.
Spence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spence prevents Costa from improving his position.
Spence controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence passes into side control, despite Costa's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spence is controlling the pace.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position.
Costa wants to improve his position but Spence is controlling well.
Costa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spence is working away from the top position though.
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.
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spence is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa lands a nice shot that snaps Spence 's head back.
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short left from Costa.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spence is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Costa tries to clinch there but Spence circles away.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Costa tries to clinch there but Spence circles away.
Spence steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Spence .
Costa moves into the clinch.
Costa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Costa pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Spence is leaning against Costa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spence prevents a body shot from Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Costa is stalling here.
Costa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spence blocking some punches.
Spence prevents a body shot from Costa.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Costa tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence working aggressively here.
Spence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spence tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Spence misses with the head strike.
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa rushes Spence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa.
Costa 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.
Costa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spence for as long as he can get away with.
Costa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Costa.
Spence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Costa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spence is not content to let Costa control the position.
Alan Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spence is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costa trying to control the action but Spence is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Costa 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Costa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Santiago Costa waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Alan Spence stepped up to the mic, saying 'My foot was a balloon'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 429 p4p, 449 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 59 p4p, 62 weight class). Wolf-Fang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rise Against - Give It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang scores with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf-Fang scores with a decent looking hook.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf-Fang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wolf-Fang defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durden thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang cracks Durden with an open hand slap.
Wolf-Fang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durden digs a good body shot into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolf-Fang defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf-Fang throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Durden swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Wolf-Fang counter with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Wolf-Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden throws a low kick but Wolf-Fang avoids it.
Wolf-Fang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Durden under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf-Fang.
Durden is looking to slow Wolf-Fang down with leg kicks.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolf-Fang needs to keep his hands up - Durden had a free shot at his head there.
Wolf-Fang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durden.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden slips under a jab.
Durden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf-Fang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good shot there by Durden.
Wolf-Fang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf-Fang walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf-Fang was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
Durden cracks a nice hook into Wolf-Fang's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden with the inside leg kick.
Durden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolf-Fang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durden's hands.
Durden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Wolf-Fang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Wolf-Fang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
Durden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Durden.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Wolf-Fang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf-Fang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Durden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf-Fang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Durden.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Durden counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wolf-Fang misses its intended target.
Durden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolf-Fang throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Durden misses.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf-Fang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf-Fang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Durden throws a body punch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Durden throws a chopping leg kick but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolf-Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab. Durden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Wolf-Fang. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Durden slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wolf-Fang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolf-Fang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Durden - the referee stops the clock and Wolf-Fang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Durden. Wolf-Fang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Durden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf-Fang under the eye.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a left to the body.
Wolf-Fang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden catches Wolf-Fang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolf-Fang tries to move into range but Durden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durden scores with a push kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
Good shot there by Durden.
Wolf-Fang avoids the body shot from Durden.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf-Fang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durden.
Durden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Durden looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Durden slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang checks a leg kick.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Durden slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Wolf-Fang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden tries to work over Wolf-Fang's front leg with a kick but Wolf-Fang checks it.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Durden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden thuds his shin into the meat of Wolf-Fang's side.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolf-Fang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden tried to counter with a leg kick but Wolf-Fang avoided it.
Durden blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
Durden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf-Fang.
Durden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Durden scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wolf-Fang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Durden has got the better of the exchanges.
Durden cracks Wolf-Fang with a good jab.
Wolf-Fang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wolf-Fang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf-Fang throws a looping overhand right but Durden ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Durden.
Nice jab there from Durden.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf-Fang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Durden cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Wolf-Fang with an uppercut!
Wolf-Fang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durden in his tracks.
Durden with a nice calf kick.
Durden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf-Fang lands a head shot.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf-Fang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Durden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang blocks a jab.
Wolf-Fang throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf-Fang as he connects with a hook.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf-Fang throws out the jab.
Durden slips under a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf-Fang's sensitive parts.
Durden scores with a jab. Wolf-Fang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Wolf-Fang misses.
A slow jab from Wolf-Fang misses its intended target.
Wolf-Fang ducks right into an uppercut from Durden.
Wolf-Fang clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Wolf-Fang has double underhooks.
Wolf-Fang scores with a shoulder strike.
Durden manages to break the clinch.
Wolf-Fang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Wolf-Fang backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolf-Fang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Durden feints and then cracks Wolf-Fang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolf-Fang down.
Durden thuds a left hand into Wolf-Fang's body.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Wolf-Fang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Wolf-Fang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
Durden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durden connects with a body shot that sends Wolf-Fang's belly button to the back.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Durden throws a leg kick but Wolf-Fang moved away.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf-Fang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wolf-Fang lands with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Durden half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden thows a leg kick but Wolf-Fang checks it
and Wolf-Fang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Durden is rocked!
Durden slips under a jab from Wolf-Fang.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf-Fang lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Durden falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wolf-Fang dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
Yamcha Wolf-Fang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 345 p4p, 495 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 49 p4p, 70 weight class). Chlen comes to the cage accompanied by . McGuire has chosen Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chlen throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlen scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Chlen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Chlen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Chlen.
Chlen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Chlen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a right hand
enabling Chlen to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire throws a jab when Chlen was well out of range.
Chlen moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Chlen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Chlen misses with a looping left.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlen.
A little feinted left hand from Chlen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chlen, pushing him back against the cage.
Chlen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chlen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chlen misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chlen's knee momentarily.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Chlen slips the punch.
Chlen half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Chlen avoids it well.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Chlen blocks a jab.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Chlen cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chlen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
McGuire throws a hook but Chlen avoids it easily.
Chlen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Chlen moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Chlen back into the cage.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Chlen has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Chlen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Chlen can't break the clinch.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chlen is breathing heavily.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Chlen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
McGuire digs a good hook to Chlen's body.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire defending well as Chlen loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Chlen manages to step out the way in time.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Chlen in a clinch.
Chlen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chlen backwards.
Chlen misses with a knee strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Chlen blocks it.
Chlen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Chlen avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Chlen breaks the clinch.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chlen at a distance.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire works Chlen's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chlen takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chlen slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire pushes Chlen up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chlen.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Chlen.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chlen throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chlen just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGuire's brow.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Chlen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chlen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire digs a good hook to Chlen's body.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGuire misses with a head kick.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chlen looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlen cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Chlen misses.
Chlen throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Chlen wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Chlen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Chlen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chlen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Chlen saw that one coming.
Chlen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Chlen blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Chlen moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves out of range as Chlen strikes.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chlen thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire 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.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlen was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Nice shot by Chlen.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire keeps Chlen at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Chlen's torso.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Chlen misses with a body shot.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chlen takes one to the chin there.
Chlen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Chlen sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire slips under a jab from Chlen.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire pushes Chlen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Chlen down.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a hook but Chlen blocks it.
Chlen takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chlen.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Chlen manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Chlen checks it.
Chlen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Chlen checks it.
Chlen throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips under a jab from Chlen.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chlen blocks it well.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlen throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire throws a head kick that Chlen semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chlen on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Chlen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
McGuire tries to move into range but Chlen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chlen loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Chlen's shoulder, as Chlen tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Chlen and move into the clinch position.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Chlen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Chlen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chlen's knee momentarily.
Chlen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire throws a head kick but Chlen moves out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Chlen is looking to counter punch.
McGuire lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Chlen misses with a hook.
Chlen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chlen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Chlen finds it's target.
Chlen checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Chlen is looking to counter punch.
Chlen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Chlen steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chlen misses the jab.
Chlen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch but Chlen moves out of range.
McGuire slips a jab from Chlen.
Chlen throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Chlen misses.
Chlen misses with an uppercut.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Igla Chlen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a combination
and Chlen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Chlen throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Chlen is out of range.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chlen at a distance.
Chlen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire staying out of range there.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Chlen takes it in his stride.
McGuire pushes Chlen away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chlen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire stuns Chlen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but Chlen avoids it.
Chlen throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a solid body kick.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Chlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chlen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Chlen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chlen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Chlen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chlen at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Chlen blocks an elbow strike.
Chlen can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chlen blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
Chlen lands a right hand.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chlen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire avoiding damage as Chlen throws knees to the body.
Chlen stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlen tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire!
Mike McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Igla Chlen spoke after the fight, saying 'I shit my pants during the fight and I just couldnt focus after that'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 341 p4p, 924 weight class) and Shane O Malley (ranked 45 p4p, 109 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. O Malley has chosen Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor as his entrance music. Steven Christie 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Christie - just one landing.
O Malley slips under a jab from Christie.
Christie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Christie moves away and avoids it.
Christie gets tackled into the cage by O Malley. O Malley maintains the clinch.
Christie blocks the elbow strike.
Christie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Malley looks for the body kick but Christie saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
O Malley misses with an uppercut
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that O Malley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Christie counters with a left to the body.
Christie scores with a jab.
O Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for O Malley.
O Malley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie misses with a looping right.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt
letting Christie counter with a right hand.
O Malley is rocked!
Christie connects with a crisp jab.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Christie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
O Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Christie avoids the head kick by O Malley.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie sizes up O Malley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley's corner calls for a 1-2. O Malley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
Christie takes one to the chin there.
O Malley staying out of range there.
O Malley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
O Malley blocks a jab.
O Malley defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Malley!
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Malley, as that shot connected.
O Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christie is able to avoid easily.
Christie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Malley slips under a jab from Christie.
O Malley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Christie throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Christie's head.
Christie looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
O Malley flicks out a counter leg kick but Christie steps away.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Christie takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
A left lands for Christie.
O Malley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from O Malley misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
O Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley throws a low kick but Christie moves out of range easily.
Christie lands a lovely overhand right.
O Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
O Malley slips a jab from Christie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Malley scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Christie misses.
O Malley feints a counter leg kick.
Christie punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
O Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Christie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christie blocks a jab.
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Malley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christie connects with a nice looking jab.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
O Malley is looking to clinch.
A big right from Christie misses.
O Malley with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
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 Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
O Malley clinches with his opponent.
O Malley misses with the head strike.
O Malley looking to stall.
Christie is trying to break the clinch but O Malley is controlling him.
Christie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Malley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christie cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley cracks Christie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
Christie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Christie misses.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley throws a low kick but Christie avoids it.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
O Malley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Malley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Malley swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Christie blocks the body kick.
Christie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christie throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christie checks a leg kick.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
O Malley misses the jab.
Christie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie blocks a jab.
O Malley takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Christie moves out of range of the leg kick from O Malley.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Christie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
Christie blocks a leg kick.
O Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Malley lands a really nice looking cross but Christie seems unphased.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from O Malley.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
O Malley tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley shoots for a double leg takedown but Christie sprawls well. He's pushed O Malley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
Christie misses the jab.
Christie dodges the punch combination from O Malley.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christie moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christie throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
O Malley slips a jab from Christie.
O Malley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christie on the side of the head.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
A low kick from O Malley misses
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley connects with a looping right hand.
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!
O Malley throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Christie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christie misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christie lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Malley. That's going to slow Christie down.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
A big right from Christie misses.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
Christie moves out of range as O Malley strikes.
A good leg kick by O Malley.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie misses the jab.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
It looked like Christie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Malley.
O Malley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Malley throws a body kick that misses.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from O Malley misses.
Christie avoids the body shot from O Malley.
A clash of legs there as Christie blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
O Malley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Christie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Malley slips under a jab.
O Malley throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
Christie thuds his right hand into O Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley tries to bum rush Christie with a series of wild strikes but Christie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie 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.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Malley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christie.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Malley in his tracks.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie misses with a straight right.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Malley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie looks to land a left hand but O Malley moved out of range nicely.
O Malley moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christie's head.
Christie swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
Christie misses with a straight left.
O Malley tries to counter by closing the distance.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from O Malley misses.
Christie lands with a right hand.
Christie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
O Malley slips a jab from Christie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but O Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Christie misses.
O Malley feints the counter takedown.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie dips to his left and cracks O Malley with an uppercut!
Christie throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley throws a low kick, looking for Christie's leg but Christie calmly moves out of range.
Christie cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
O Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christie thuds his right hand into O Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Christie misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley staying out of range there.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley pushes Christie away with a front kick.
A left lands for Christie.
O Malley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Malley.
O Malley tries to clinch up.
O Malley tries to work over Christie's front leg with a kick but Christie checks it.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Malley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Christie misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
And O Malley tries to counter it with a takedown but Christie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
O Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christie jabs at O Malley's body.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Christie.
O Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christie slips under a jab from O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Christie loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
Shane O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 821 p4p, 994 weight class) and Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 26 p4p, 33 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodjia throws a leg kick
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Kodjia avoids the body shot from Kirin.
An attempted straight right counter from Kodjia misses the target.
Kodjia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kodjia looks to land a combination but Kirin avoids it well.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Kodjia misses.
Kirin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kodjia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kodjia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Kodjia moves out of range.
Kodjia lands a high kick!
 It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia misses with a shot to the body
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kodjia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirin! But no joy.
Kodjia misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirin.
Kodjia missing with a left hand there. Kirin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin throws out a counter right but Kodjia avoids it with no problem.
Kodjia lands with a cross.
Kirin throws a right hand that Kodjia ducks under and follows up with a left that Kodjia also avoids with ease.
Kirin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kodjia tries to bum rush Kirin with a series of wild strikes but Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kodjia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin throws a jab when Kodjia was well out of range.
Kodjia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirin moves away.
A head kick misses from Kodjia.
Kodjia swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kirin to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kodjia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kodjia throws a head kick but Kirin moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kodjia.
Kodjia misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kodjia misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Kodjia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirin 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.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kodjia counters with a nice body shot.
Kirin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kirin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kodjia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kodjia misses with an uppercut. Kirin saw that one coming.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kodjia throws a sloppy body shot
and Kirin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kodjia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirin doesn't seem phased though.
Kirin checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kodjia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kirin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirin slips under a jab.
Kodjia staying out of range there.
Kodjia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kodjia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Franck Kodjia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin looks winded!
Kirin slips a jab from Kodjia.
Kodjia looks to throw the jab but Kirin is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Franck Kodjia will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kodjia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kodjia takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Kodjia looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
Kodjia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kodjia misses with a double jab.
Kodjia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kodjia throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kodjia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kirin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kodjia throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Kodjia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kodjia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia connects with a crisp jab.
Kirin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kirin lands with a straight right. Kodjia didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kodjia clobbers Kirin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Kodjia moves away and avoids it.
Kodjia misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kirin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kodjia lands with a nice body punch.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooh!!! Kodjia has knocked Kirin down with a huge combo! Kodjia steps away and waves a wobbly Kirin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kirin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kodjia misses with a hook. Kirin ducked under it nicely.
Franck Kodjia is winning the standup battle so far.
Kodjia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Kirin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Kodjia lands a big right hand that sends Kirin crashing to the mat! Kodjia stays standing though and waves Kirin back to his feet!
Kodjia cracks Kirin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kirin falls backwards against the cage. Kodjia follows up with more strikes that drop Kirin to his knees. Kodjia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kirin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franck Kodjia!
Post fight, an emotional Franck Kodjia said 'Im a pitbull Kill or be killed'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 358 p4p, 418 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 54 p4p, 63 weight class). Aonghus Mormaer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mormaer.
Mormaer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Popkov slips under a jab.
Mormaer throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Mormaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mormaer misses the target.
Mormaer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer scores with a leg kick.
Popkov moves out of range of the body kick from Mormaer.
A big right from Popkov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov wants to slow Mormaer down by chopping away at his legs.
Popkov 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.
Popkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mormaer throws a lazy head kick
enabling Popkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Popkov 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.
Mormaer staying out of range there.
Mormaer tries to clinch up
and Popkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Popkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mormaer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer connects with an inside leg kick.
Mormaer dodges the punch combination from Popkov.
Mormaer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mormaer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mormaer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mormaer counters with a nice body kick.
Popkov scores with a hook.
Mormaer clinches up with Popkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Popkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mormaer taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mormaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Popkov backwards.
Mormaer gets control of Popkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mormaer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mormaer looking for a guillotine here but Popkov defends easily.
Mormaer looking for a guillotine here but Popkov defends easily.
Mormaer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Popkov has picked Mormaer up and slammed him! Mormaer can't keep hold of the triangle and Popkov manages to pass to side control!
Mormaer tries to bench press Popkov off him but Popkov keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer struggling a bit here.
Mormaer is trying to work for a sweep but Popkov has mounted him!
Mormaer working to try and regain half guard.
Popkov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Popkov misses with an uppercut.
Mormaer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mormaer darts in trying to clinch
and Popkov counters with a nice leg kick.
Mormaer wants to clinch.
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 Aonghus Mormaer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Popkov'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.
Mormaer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mormaer throws a sloppy head kick and Popkov moves out of range easily.
Popkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mormaer.
Popkov throws an overhand right that lands on Mormaer's shoulder, as Mormaer tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer clinches up with Popkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Popkov breaks the clinch.
Popkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer connects with a leg kick.
Mormaer slips under a jab.
Mormaer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Popkov checks the leg kick.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mormaer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Popkov tries a low kick but Mormaer avoids it.
Mormaer feints and then cracks Popkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popkov down.
Mormaer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Popkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popkov blocks an uppercut.
Popkov tries to break free but Mormaer pushes him back against the cage.
Popkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mormaers head.
Mormaer looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer tries to pull guard but Popkov won't allow it.
Popkov can't break the clinch.
Popkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popkov throws a big shot that misses.
Mormaer tried to counter with a leg kick but Popkov avoided it.
Popkov misses with a hook to the body
and Mormaer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mormaer scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mormaer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mormaer throws out a powerful jab.
Popkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Mormaer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mormaer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mormaer backing away here, and Popkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer knocks Popkov to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Popkov is rocked!
Mormaer tries for a kimura but Popkov is defending well.
Mormaer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Popkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mormaer but great work by Popkov.
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!
Mormaer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mormaer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Popkov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mormaer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mormaer tries to lock up and control but Popkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popkov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Popkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Popkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mormaer lands a head kick. Popkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That has opened up Mikhail Popkov's cut even more.
Mormaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Popkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mormaer on the side of the head.
Mormaer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mormaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aonghus Mormaer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Popkov'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. This is the final round!
Mormaer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mormaer takes one to the side of the head.
Mormaer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Popkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Popkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mormaer counters with a big head kick but Popkov shrugs it off.
Popkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mormaer.
Mormaer lands a front kick.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Mormaer moved out of range nicely.
Mormaer thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Popkov.
Mormaer is looking to clinch but Popkov is avoiding it.
A low kick from Mormaer misses
and Popkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popkov lands with a cross.
Mormaer throws a leg kick which misses Popkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Popkov tries to avoid it.
Mormaer tries to clinch up but Popkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mormaer connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Popkov to the floor! Mormaer dives in looking for the finish!
Popkov is still in real trouble! Can Mormaer finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mormaer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Popkov is now in Mormaer's guard. A big mistake from Mormaer there, giving up the dominant position!
Mormaer has his foot on Popkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Popkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Popkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mormaer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Popkov defends well.
Mormaer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Popkov escapes and throws Mormaer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mormaer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mormaer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popkov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer looking for submissions off his back.
Popkov decides to stand and escape the position.
Mormaer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Popkov counters with a series of strikes. Mormaer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Popkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mormaer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Popkov throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Popkov tries to land a leg kick but Mormaer saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mormaer checks it well.
Mikhail Popkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mormaer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mormaer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
Aonghus Mormaer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Popkov misses with a body punch
and Mormaer counters with a head kick.
The cut above Mikhail Popkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Popkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mormaer slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Popkov is predictable there
and Mormaer counters with a head kick. That will keep Popkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikhail Popkov.
I think Mormaer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aonghus Mormaer!
Aonghus Mormaer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 254 p4p, 243 weight class) and Joe Clark (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). Barboza comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Clark!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barboza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barboza.
Barboza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Barboza scores with a leg kick.
Clark checks a low kick from Barboza.
Clark throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Clark misses the jab.
Barboza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Clark tests Barboza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clark misses with a jab to the body
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barboza punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barboza lands a front kick.
Clark looks winded!
Barboza lands a leg kick that knocks Clark off balance momentarily.
Barboza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Barboza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Barboza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barboza staying out of range there.
Barboza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Barboza only half commits.
Clark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barboza is out of range and Clark settles back down.
Barboza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark 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.
Barboza is looking to wear down Clark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clark feints and then cracks Barboza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barboza down.
Barboza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Barboza.
Clark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboza. Barboza obviously looking to wear him down.
Barboza cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barboza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!
It looks like Joe Clark has been cut.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Barboza lands a jab to Clark's midsection.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Barboza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
Barboza works Clark's body with a nice hook.
Barboza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza with the inside leg kick.
Clark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Barboza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barboza connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barboza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barboza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barboza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barboza with the inside leg kick.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barboza lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barboza. That's going to slow Clark down.
Barboza scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joe Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza throws a leg kick
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bento Barboza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Clark's cut.
That's time! Barboza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
You can see that Clark has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark misses with a hook
and Barboza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark misses with a double jab
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Clark swings for the body but Barboza moves out of range.
Barboza sends Clark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barboza is motioning to the referee to let Clark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Barboza.
Barboza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barboza thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Barboza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clark sprawling to the canvas! Clark rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barboza finish him?!
Clark is rocked!
Clark is breathing heavily.
Barboza is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Barboza finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Barboza doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Clark crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Clark's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joe Clark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will be back even better!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 17 p4p, 231 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 3 p4p, 30 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Storm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Storm lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Storm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Storm has time to react.
Storm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Storm 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.
Storm wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Sitsongrit sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Storm thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
It looks like Lincoln Storm has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Storm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Storm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Storm counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm'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.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Storm down.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Storm moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Storm.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Storm clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Storm can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Storm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Storm throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Storm.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm is looking for the big counter here.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm'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.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Storm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Storm settles back down.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Storm's legs.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm lands a body shot.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Storm backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Storm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Storm down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Storm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Storm.
Storm slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Storm checks it
and Storm counters with a leg kick.
Storm throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Storm counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Storm slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Storm throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
Storm is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Storm throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Storm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Storm lands a right hand.
Storm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Storm blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Storm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Storm throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Storm avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Storm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Storm misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Storm.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch but Storm slips to the side
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Storm misses.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit thumps Storm with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Storm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Storm.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Storm.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily.
That kick from Storm tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lincoln Storm.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 4 p4p, 168 weight class) and Yago Nascimento (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Nascimento is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yago Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento misses with a looping right.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento.
A little jabbing left from Nascimento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nascimento thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Jab by Johnson.
Nascimento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Johnson.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Nascimento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nascimento checks a low kick from Johnson.
Nascimento scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nascimento lands with a good body shot.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nascimento goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Johnson defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Nascimento throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nascimento avoided it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nascimento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento lands with a shot to the body.
Nascimento blocks a leg kick.
Nascimento doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nascimento takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nascimento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nascimento doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nascimento throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Nascimento sees coming a mile off.
Nascimento keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nascimento lands a nice looking body shot.
Nascimento throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nascimento lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yago Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento'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.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson with a hook.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Nascimento works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Nascimento's knee but Nascimento avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Yago Nascimento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Nascimento throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Nascimento only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Nascimento.
Nascimento misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Nascimento is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nascimento lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Nascimento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nascimento throws a right hand that misses
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nascimento throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A head kick by Nascimento misses
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Nascimento against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Nascimento's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Nascimento controls the action.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Nascimento controls the action.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Nascimento avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nascimento.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries to work over Nascimento's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Nascimento's head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nascimento as the two fighters clinch.
Nascimento works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nascimento avoids it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Nascimento.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Johnson digs a right hand into Nascimento's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nascimento's gas tank.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
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.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson jabs Nascimento to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nascimento drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nascimento's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
Karim Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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