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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 2092 p4p, 2642 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 123 p4p, 156 weight class). Bokhchuud comes to the cage accompanied by ErgeSholee Biste Turda. On his way into the cage it seems that Khuchtei Bokhchuud has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Dusse shoots for a double leg takedown but Bokhchuud sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Dusse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Dusse tries to throw a body punch but Bokhchuud avoids it by throwing Van Der Dusse back against the cage.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Bokhchuud fails to land.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Bokhchuud misses with some punches.
Van Der Dusse misses with a body punch.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Dusse's elbow.
Bokhchuud is leaning against Van Der Dusse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bokhchuud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Der Dusse blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Bokhchuud has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bokhchuud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Van Der Dusse shrugs off.
Van Der Dusse blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Van Der Dusse tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Der Dusse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bokhchuud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bokhchuud lands a head kick!
Van Der Dusse tries to keep at a distance but Bokhchuud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Dusse can't get the takedown.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Der Dusse avoids the damage to the body.
Bokhchuud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud gets through Van Der Dusse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhchuud is pressed up against the cage. Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bokhchuud down to the mat. Bokhchuud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bokhchuud sprawls well. Bokhchuud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Dusse gets slowly back to his feet.
Bokhchuud gets a clinch.
Van Der Dusse avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Van Der Dusse takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Dusse can't get the takedown.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Bokhchuud to the mat but Bokhchuud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bokhchuud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Van Der Dusse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Der Dusse tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Der Dusse is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Bokhchuud.
Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bokhchuud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Dusse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Dusse tries to work over Bokhchuud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Van Der Dusse.
A body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Van Der Dusse blocks it.
Van Der Dusse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Van Der Dusse is blocking nicely.
Van Der Dusse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bokhchuud clinches up with Van Der Dusse and pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Van Der Dusse blocks with his arms.
Van Der Dusse wants a takedown.
Van Der Dusse avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Der Dusse's brow.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Dusse breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range as Bokhchuud throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Dusse circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a double leg but Bokhchuud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around?
Bokhchuud throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Dusse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bokhchuud keeps Van Der Dusse at a distance using the push kick.
Van Der Dusse has Bokhchuud up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Der Dusse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Der Dusse is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud tries to throw a body punch but Van Der Dusse avoids it by throwing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
Van Der Dusse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Dusse controls the action.
Bokhchuud misses with some punches.
Van Der Dusse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud gets underhooks to prevent Van Der Dusse's takedown attempt.
Van Der Dusse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bokhchuud after a bit of a struggle.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head.
Van Der Dusse wants a takedown.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Dusse's elbow.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Van Der Dusse shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Van Der Dusse blocks an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud presses Van Der Dusse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bokhchuud lands a shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse is breathing heavily.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bokhchuud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Dusse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bokhchuud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Der Dusse avoids the damage to the body.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Der Dusse wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Dusse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bokhchuud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Bokhchuud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Dusse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bokhchuud cracks Van Der Dusse with a nice body shot.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Der Dusse.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Der Dusse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Der Dusse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Der Dusse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Der Dusse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bokhchuud dodges the punch combination from Van Der Dusse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bokhchuud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bokhchuud rushes Van Der Dusse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Dusse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bokhchuud after a bit of a struggle.
Van Der Dusse has a couple of punches blocked by Bokhchuud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Dusse or perhaps it was just good defense by Bokhchuud, which made it look bad.
Bokhchuud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Der Dusse is out of range.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and drives through. Bokhchuud sprawls well.
Bokhchuud is looking to counter the offense by Van Der Dusse and move into the clinch.
Van Der Dusse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Bokhchuud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a double leg but Bokhchuud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Der Dusse blocks a head kick by Bokhchuud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bokhchuud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Dusse or perhaps it was just good defense by Bokhchuud, which made it look bad.
Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Bokhchuud as Van Der Dusse shoots in.
Bokhchuud throws a right hand that Van Der Dusse ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Dusse also avoids with ease.
Van Der Dusse is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bokhchuud counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range of the body kick.
Bokhchuud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Der Dusse, pushing him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud tries a body shot but Van Der Dusse blocks it.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Van Der Dusse has Bokhchuud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bokhchuud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bokhchuud is looking to clinch.
Van Der Dusse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bokhchuud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Dusse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Der Dusse in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bokhchuud gets through Van Der Dusse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Van Der Dusse struggles to land a body shot inside as Bokhchuud controls his hands.
Van Der Dusse wants a takedown.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Van Der Dusse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bokhchuud clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Van Der Dusse blocks with his arms.
Van Der Dusse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokhchuud's elbow.
Van Der Dusse has Bokhchuud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bokhchuud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Van Der Dusse.
Bokhchuud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Bokhchuud prevents Van Der Dusse from breaking the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Dusse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Dusse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bokhchuud has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 2350 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Manuel Garcia (ranked 320 p4p, 323 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
 It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Garcia cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Garcia cracks Wilson with an open hand slap.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Garcia sends Wilson down but not out. Garcia dives into side control looking to finish.
 Wilson is rocked!
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Oh Wilson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson is pulling down on Garcia's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Wilson controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
We've been informed that Garcia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia jabs Wilson right on the nose. Wilson blinks but takes it well.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garcia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Garcia is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilson connects with a decent elbow.
Wilson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Garcia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wilson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Garcia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wilson lets go of the hold and Garcia can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson 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 Yormomza Built (ranked 1610 p4p, 2220 weight class) and Eric Dungey (ranked 224 p4p, 300 weight class). Built comes into the arena with Back That Azz Up blaring out of the sound system. Yormomza Built has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yormomza Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dungey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Built has Dungey up against the cage in a clinch.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dungey backwards.
Dungey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dungey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dungey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Built has him pressed against the cage.
Dungey misses with some punches.
Dungey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for Dungey.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Dungey avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built blocking some punches.
Built blocks a body shot from Dungey.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dungey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dungey tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dungey.
Dungey lands an uppercut.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dungey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dungey.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Dungey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dungey gets through Built's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Dungey.
Dungey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dungey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dungey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built lands a right hand.
Dungey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dungey swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dungey fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Dungey.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dungey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dungey fails to land.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built blocks a body shot from Dungey.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Dungey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dungey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
Dungey tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Dungey's head.
Dungey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dungey takes a shot to the head.
Built pushes Dungey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dungey is looking to break free of the clinch but Built has double underhooks.
Dungey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dungey misses with the head strike.
Dungey can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dungey - that landed with a thud.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Dungey's head.
Dungey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dungey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Dungey lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dungey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Dungey controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dungey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Dungey.
Dungey struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Dungey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dungey blocks an uppercut.
Dungey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Dungey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built breaks from the clinch.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Dungey circles away.
Built wants to clinch up but Dungey keeps it at a distance.
Built closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Yormomza Built will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Dungey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Built wants to clinch up but Dungey keeps it at a distance.
Dungey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dungey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Dungey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Dungey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dungey blocks a body shot from Built.
Built is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built prevents a body shot from Dungey.
Dungey pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dungey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dungey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eric Dungey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dungey lands a right hand.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dungey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Dungey.
Dungey blocks an uppercut.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Dungey throws a head punch that misses.
Built is trying to force a seperation but Dungey has the dominant position.
Dungey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dungey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dungey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Built moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Built lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dungey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dungey tries a quick counter leg kick but Built is wise to it.
Dungey throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Dungey wants to land a leg kick but Built is out of range.
Built is looking to clinch.
Dungey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dungey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dungey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Built backs off Dungey throws a huge counter combo but Built manages to avoid it all.
Dungey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built is looking to clinch but Dungey is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dungey! But no joy.
Built fails with an attempt to clinch.
Built tries to clinch up.
Built closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dungey counters with a good low kick that Built was not able to check.
Dungey keeps the fight on the outside.
Dungey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Built tries to clinch but Dungey is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dungey swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
Built clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dungey fails to land.
Dungey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Built is leaning against Dungey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dungey.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dungey.
Dungey blocks an uppercut.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Dungey.
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dungey.
Dungey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Dungey blocks a body shot from Built.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Dungey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Dungey blocks a body shot from Built.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Dungey misses with some punches.
Built tries to work over Dungey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Built.
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 Yormomza Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Built closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dungey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Dungey pushes him off.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Built wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built is looking to clinch but Dungey is avoiding it.
Dungey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Built tries to clinch
enabling Dungey to counter with a crisp jab.
Built moves to clinch but Dungey breaks away
and Dungey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built tries to clinch up.
Built wants to clinch
and Dungey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Built darts in trying to clinch
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built tries to clinch up but Dungey circles away and keeps his distance.
Built looks to clinch
and Dungey counters with a one-two to the body.
Built wants to clinch but Dungey slips to the side
and Dungey counters with a nice right hand that sends Built toppling to the canvas! Built scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dungey finish him?!
Built is rocked!
Eric Dungey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dungey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Built can pounce on him.
Built tries to clinch up but Dungey circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dungey tries a quick counter leg kick but Built is wise to it.
Eric Dungey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Built wants to clinch but Dungey slips to the side
and Dungey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Built! Dungey lets Built back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Built is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yormomza Built's cut is getting worse.
Built tries to clinch but Dungey moves away
and Dungey counters with a thumping low kick.
Built seems to have got his legs back now.
Dungey is looking to slow Built down with leg kicks.
Built is looking to clinch but Dungey is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Dungey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dungey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Built scores with a jab to the body.
Built clinches up with Dungey and pushes him back against the cage.
Dungey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yormomza Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dungey lands with a light punch inside.
Dungey struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dungey is trying to break free.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Dungey.
Dungey has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Dungey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Built doesn't manage to clinch there - Dungey circles away.
Dungey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dungey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Built bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dungey's head.
Built tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dungey counters with a stiff right hand.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dungey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dungey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built is looking to clinch.
Dungey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Built instigates a clinch.
Built lands a body shot.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Dungey controls the action.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Dungey throws a head punch that misses.
Dungey misses with a punch on the inside.
Dungey misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dungey.
Dungey lands a left hand.
Dungey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dungey misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dungey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Dungey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Built 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Dungey!
A very excited looking Eric Dungey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 1333 p4p, 703 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 193 p4p, 108 weight class). Kluba comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss The Girl. Kelly has chosen I'm a Criminal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Kelly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Kelly being controlled against the cage.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kluba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
Kelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kelly misses with a double jab.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
Kelly takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kluba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
Kluba misses with a body shot
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kelly scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Kelly with the inside leg kick.
Kluba throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kelly scores with a jab.
Kelly misses with a leg kick
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly slips under a jab from Kluba.
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kluba sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly rushes Kluba and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba blocks an uppercut.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly lands a jab.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kluba throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly has Kluba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kluba.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Kelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kluba circles away quickly and effectively.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Kelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kelly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluba off the cage and back into range.
Kelly thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Kelly.
Kelly rushes Kluba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelly as Kluba tries to tie him up.
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Kluba against the cage.
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ned Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly lands a high kick!
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!
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Kluba shrugs it off though.
Kluba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kelly gets a clinch.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Nice shot by Kluba.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Kluba connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kluba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelly throws a push kick but Kluba slaps the foot to one side.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kluba.
Kelly throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
Kluba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a left to the body.
Kluba missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly throws a body kick that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kluba checks a leg kick.
Kelly throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kluba misses the jab.
Kelly sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kluba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba misses with a hook
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluba is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba digs a good hook to Kelly's body.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kluba throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
Kelly misses with a right hand
and Kluba counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kelly! Kluba lets Kelly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Kelly is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly connects with a leg kick.
Kelly ducks into an uppercut from Kluba and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!
A relieved looking Sebastian Kluba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rawse (ranked 2027 p4p, 938 weight class) and Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 260 p4p, 128 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona avoids it really well and circles away.
Avisu Kona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Avisu Kona finds it's way through Rawse's defenses.
Avisu Kona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avisu Kona cracks Rawse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Rawse avoids a kick to the body.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avisu Kona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rawse will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut
and Avisu Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Rawse shoots in but no luck this time.
Rawse moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Rawse.
Rawse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rawse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Avisu Kona quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse controlling the action here.
Rawse stops Avisu Kona from getting back to his feet.
Avisu Kona has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rawse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rawse passes into side control, despite Avisu Kona's attempt to control the position.
Rawse trying to control the action but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom.
Rawse working away.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse trying to control the action but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avisu Kona.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike.
Rawse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avisu Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Avisu Kona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avisu Kona scores with a decent looking hook.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Rawse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona connects with a nice looking jab.
Rawse throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Rawse.
Santu Avisu Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Rawse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avisu Kona throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Rawse shoots in for a double leg but Avisu Kona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Rawse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona lands with a hook. Rawse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avisu Kona lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rawse backs up against the cage.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Rawse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avisu Kona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rawse scrambles back to his feet.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rawse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rawse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avisu Kona's waist but Avisu Kona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rawse off to one side.
Rawse moves in looking to clinch but Avisu Kona pushes him off.
Rawse throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse throws a right hand that Avisu Kona ducks under and follows up with a left that Avisu Kona also avoids with ease.
Avisu Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rawse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawse is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands with a right hand.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawse throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse is looking to clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona thumps Rawse with a low kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Avisu Kona lands with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona looks to land a body kick but Rawse moved away.
Avisu Kona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avisu Kona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona is looking to slow Rawse down with leg kicks.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy head kick and Rawse moves out of range easily.
Rawse feinted with a counter takedown.
Rawse throws a left that rocks Avisu Kona and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rawse dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Avisu Kona regain composure!
Avisu Kona is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona wants to control but Rawse postures up.
Avisu Kona is still in real trouble! Can Rawse finish him?
Rawse is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rawse working away.
Avisu Kona trying to remain calm as Rawse controls from the top position.
Rawse'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.
Avisu Kona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rawse asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rawse tries to move into full mount but can't pass Avisu Kona's legs.
Avisu Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avisu Kona stops Rawse from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona is pushing Rawse's head away, looking to escape. Rawse manages to hold on to the position though.
Rawse tries to move to mount but Avisu Kona blocks the move with his legs.
Rawse happy to just control the position for now.
Avisu Kona stops Rawse from passing to mount.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Avisu Kona - just one landing.
Avisu Kona misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse cracks Avisu Kona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawse shoots for a takedown but Avisu Kona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawse is defended easily by Avisu Kona.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a right hand
and Rawse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avisu Kona's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona wants to stand and escape but Rawse is having none of it.
Avisu Kona has momentary wrist control but Rawse slips an elbow through the middle.
Avisu Kona is looking to stand up but Rawse isn't so interested in that idea.
Rawse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse stops Avisu Kona from standing up.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Avisu Kona is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Avisu Kona seems unphased.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avisu Kona finds it's way round the side to connect with Rawse's head.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back.
Avisu Kona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avisu Kona but Avisu Kona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Rawse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avisu Kona being controlled against the cage.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avisu Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avisu Kona is trying to break the clinch but Rawse has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rawse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avisu Kona blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avisu Kona prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santu Avisu Kona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Avisu Kona winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rokicki (ranked 754 p4p, 906 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 110 p4p, 132 weight class). Voronin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Katyusha. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Rokicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin misses with a shot to the body
and Rokicki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rokicki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Voronin lands with a nice body kick.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokicki counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokicki slips under a jab from Voronin.
Voronin throws a big shot that misses.
Rokicki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Voronin. Beautiful body shot.
Rokicki blocks a jab.
Rokicki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rokicki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Voronin misses
and Rokicki counters by clinching up.
Voronin tries a body shot but Rokicki blocks it.
Rokicki lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokicki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokicki blocking some punches.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokicki's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Rokicki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rokicki lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki lands with a right to the head.
Rokicki blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Rokicki tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokicki misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rokicki or not.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Rokicki.
Rokicki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rokicki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rokicki avoiding damage.
Rokicki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Voronin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronin tries to work over Rokicki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rokicki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rokicki stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokicki throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Rokicki lands a damaging elbow.
Rokicki stalling against the cage.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike.
Rokicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokicki tries a knee to the head but Voronin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Rokicki is looking to control Voronin's arms but Voronin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rokicki has his back to the cage.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokicki's elbow.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokicki controls his hands.
Voronin pushes Rokicki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rokicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rokicki just leaning against Voronin, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rokicki blocking some punches.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokicki controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Voronin as the two fighters clinch.
Voronin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Rokicki struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Voronin avoiding damage as Rokicki throws knees to the body.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin tries a body shot but Rokicki blocks it.
Voronin can't find room to land a body shot as Rokicki controls the action.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rokicki.
Voronin avoiding damage as Rokicki throws knees to the body.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
A body shot lands from Rokicki.
Rokicki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rokicki lands an elbow inside.
Rokicki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rokicki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Rokicki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Rokicki has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
Voronin presses Rokicki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rokicki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Voronin blocks it with crossed arms.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andriy Voronin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Voronin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rokicki misses with a kick to the body.
Voronin tries to land a body kick
and Rokicki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rokicki.
Rokicki is stalling in the full guard.
Voronin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voronin wants to sweep here but Rokicki controlling him for the moment.
Voronin keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rokicki controlling from the top position.
Voronin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voronin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voronin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rokicki.
Rokicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voronin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rokicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voronin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rokicki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voronin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rokicki trying to control but Voronin is working from the bottom.
Voronin looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Voronin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voronin lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rokicki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Rokicki is looking to counter the offense by Voronin and move into the clinch.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Rokicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Voronin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokicki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
Voronin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick
and Rokicki moves into the clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Rokicki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rokicki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokicki prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Rokicki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voronin or not.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokicki controls his hands.
Rokicki avoiding damage.
Voronin tries a body shot but Rokicki blocks it.
Rokicki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokicki landing knees to the body.
Voronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rokicki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Voronin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rokicki controls his hands.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Rokicki.
Rokicki tries to land a knee to the head but Voronin blocks with his arms.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Rokicki.
Rokicki can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokicki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin scores with a shot to the side of Rokicki's head.
Voronin avoids the elbow strike from Rokicki, against the cage.
Andriy Voronin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Rokicki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin lands a body shot.
Rokicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Voronin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokicki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Voronin.
Rokicki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voronin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokicki.
Voronin is looking to chop away at Rokicki's legs.
Rokicki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Voronin dodges the punch combination from Rokicki.
Voronin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokicki moves away.
It looked like Rokicki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Voronin throws a lazy right hand but Rokicki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Voronin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Rokicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rokicki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronin throws a sloppy head kick and Rokicki moves out of range easily.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronin misses the target.
It looked like Rokicki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Rokicki.
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rokicki was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Rokicki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rokicki counters with a left and a right that stings Voronin.
A jab from Voronin does it's job there.
Voronin thuds a left hand into Rokicki's body.
Voronin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin has Rokicki up against the cage in a clinch.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Voronin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rokicki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rokicki just leaning against Voronin, taking a breather.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki lands with a short shot to the head.
Rokicki tries to land knees in the clinch but Voronin avoids the damage to the body.
Rokicki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokicki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokicki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokicki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin avoids the elbow strike from Rokicki, against the cage.
Voronin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Rokicki blocks an uppercut.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rokicki struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronin controls his hands.
Rokicki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Voronin.
A bit of stalling here from Rokicki.
A right hand to the body from Voronin.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokicki blocks an uppercut.
Rokicki tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Rokicki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Rokicki avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Rokicki as the two fighters clinch.
Andriy Voronin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Rokicki lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rokicki swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rokicki looking to slow down the pace here.
Voronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Rokicki backwards.
Piotr Rokicki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voronin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rokicki or not.
Voronin lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rokicki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Voronin's brow.
Rokicki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Voronin is defending well for now.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokicki tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Voronin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voronin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
Our winner, Andriy Voronin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Dinklage (ranked 392 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 53 p4p, 253 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Dinklage has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Dinklage seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menezes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menezes.
Menezes prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.
Dinklage sneaks out the side door and pushes Menezes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dinklage misses with a hook. Menezes ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dinklage misses.
Menezes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Menezes 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.
Menezes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.
Menezes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Dinklage has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dinklage controlling the position easily from mount.
Menezes wants to control but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dinklage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dinklage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menezes is looking to escape.
Menezes is looking to get to half guard.
Dinklage is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage tries to clinch there but Menezes circles away.
Dinklage is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Dinklage misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menezes.
Menezes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menezes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinklage is trying to defend but Menezes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dinklage looks like he's trying to stand up.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Menezes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but Dinklage defends the submission attempt.
Dinklage is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menezes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dinklage is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
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 Peter Dinklage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menezes.
Dinklage misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Dinklage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Menezes moves out of range.
Menezes with a jab.
Dinklage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinklage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menezes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes connects with a single shot there.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinklage clobbers Menezes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinklage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinklage works the jab nicely.
Menezes thuds a left hand into Dinklage's body.
Dinklage swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Menezes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinklage instigates a clinch.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Dinklage won't allow it.
Dinklage is trying to stall.
Menezes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes leaning against his opponent.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dinklage walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there.
Menezes is working for a kimura but Dinklage is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menezes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dinklage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Menezes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peter Dinklage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
Menezes is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menezes stops Dinklage from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dinklage sees it coming and defends easily.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dinklage is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Dinklage.
Menezes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinklage's hands.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Menezes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Dinklage scores with a four punch combination!
Menezes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dinklage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dinklage manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menezes.
Dinklage wants to break free but Menezes has control.
Menezes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menezes is stalling here.
Menezes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menezes pulls Dinklage into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinklage is aware though and is defending well.
Dinklage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Menezes misses with a looping right.
Menezes tries to clinch there but Dinklage circles away.
Menezes looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Dinklage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dinklage in his tracks.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinklage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Dinklage.
Menezes takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a body kick.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menezes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Menezes slips a straight right by Dinklage.
Menezes punishes Dinklage's body with a nice straight punch.
Menezes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinklage on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinklage's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Dinklage is looking to stand up but Menezes isn't so interested in that idea.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Menezes is controlling him.
Dinklage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menezes is looking to pass into half guard but Dinklage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dinklage is in guard.
Menezes wants to control the position but Dinklage says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dinklage escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dinklage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menezes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dinklage.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Dinklage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dinklage is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arthur Menezes just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Menezes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dinklage's guard.
Menezes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dinklage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menezes looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dinklage has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Menezes is not content to let Dinklage control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face as Dinklage controls the position.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dinklage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dinklage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dinklage working away.
Dinklage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Menezes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dinklage avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice body punch from Menezes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menezes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menezes.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Menezes misses.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Dinklage is out of range.
Dinklage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dinklage misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dinklage throws a leg kick that misses.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinklage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinklage swivels and escapes.
Dinklage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dinklage lands with a nice combination. Menezes backs away looking to recover.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Dinklage.
Menezes shoots in but Dinklage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Menezes has managed to clinch.
Dinklage leaning against his opponent.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Dinklage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Menezes avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Menezes.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fails to pull guard.
Dinklage being controlled against the cage.
Menezes pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Menezes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dinklage breaks from the clinch.
Menezes misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a straight 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!
Dinklage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dinklage scores with a nice strike.
Dinklage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Menezes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dinklage - the referee stops the clock and Menezes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dinklage. Menezes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage had his way with Arthur Menezes in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dinklage lands with a cross.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dinklage looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Menezes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menezes trying to control the action but Dinklage is working from the bottom.
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dinklage is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Dinklage defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes keeps trying to improve his position.
Dinklage manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Menezes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menezes gets a double leg takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
Menezes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dinklage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Menezes postures up in Dinklage's guard and throws a big left but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Dinklage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menezes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Menezes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dinklage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dinklage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dinklage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Dinklage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Dinklage looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Dinklage is looking to clinch.
Menezes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menezes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinklage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dinklage throws a low kick but Menezes avoids it.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Menezes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menezes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage is looking to clinch.
Dinklage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage is being controlled here.
Dinklage is trying to get back to his feet.
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Menezes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 418 p4p, 445 weight class) and Garik Andonian (ranked 65 p4p, 70 weight class). Hakekia comes to the cage accompanied by Nation Of Violence . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Andonian misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Hakekia.
We've been hearing reports that Hakekia has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hakekia.
A little jabbing left from Andonian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Andonian throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Andonian.
Hakekia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hakekia tries to circle away but Andonian has him pinned against the cage.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Hakekia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andonian is trying to keep an underhook but Hakekia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian is doing well to control the position and prevent Hakekia from advancing to side control.
Hakekia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Andonian sees it coming and defends easily.
Andonian tries to kick Hakekia off but Hakekia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hakekia is trying to control. Andonian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andonian controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hakekia in particular looking to stall.
Hakekia trying to control from half guard but Andonian is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia is looking to take a break and control but Andonian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakekia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andonian is refusing to be controlled, as Hakekia sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hakekia is working for a submission of some sort.
Andonian is pressing down on Hakekia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andonian is pulling down on Hakekia's head to control his posture.
Hakekia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Andonian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garik Andonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonian throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian stops a takedown attempt from Hakekia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
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 Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hakekia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andonian wants to control but Hakekia postures up.
Andonian is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hakekia is staying active.
Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andonian struggling a bit here.
Andonian is looking for a sweep.
Hakekia trying to control the position but Andonian is working away.
Hakekia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andonian, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andonian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia tries for a kimura but Andonian is defending well.
Hakekia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andonian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hakekia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is trying to escape the position but Hakekia is controlling the position.
Hakekia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andonian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakekia happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hakekia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andonian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Andonian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hakekia controlling the position.
Hakekia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakekia swings around for an armbar but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hakekia's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakekia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hakekia wants to pass to mount but Andonian is defending the position.
Alika Hakekia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andonian wants to get back to his feet.
Andonian gets full guard.
Hakekia trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Hakekia is looking to advance position but Andonian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Andonian looking to control but Hakekia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian controlling from mount.
Hakekia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hakekia is fighting to break Andonian's control of his arms but Andonian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andonian wants to stand and escape but Hakekia is having none of it.
Hakekia wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Andonian trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
That's time! Hakekia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a left to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakekia tries to bum rush Andonian with a series of wild strikes but Andonian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Andonian lands.
Hakekia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia shoots in but Andonian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hakekia thuds his shin into the meat of Andonian's side.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Hakekia throws a one two combo.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakekia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
It looked like Hakekia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lands with a nice combination. Hakekia backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
Hakekia managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Hakekia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hakekia backwards.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia has Andonian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andonian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hakekia avoids it.
Andonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hakekia is working for takedown but Andonian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Hakekia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hakekia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andonian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alika Hakekia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Andonian tries to get set, Hakekia tries to push him back and clinch up but Andonian manages to avoid the attempt.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Andonian.
Andonian stuffs the takedown attempt from Hakekia. Hakekia gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia misses with a body punch
and Andonian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakekia lands with a nice combination. Andonian backs away looking to recover.
Andonian lands with an uppercut that bounces Hakekia off the cage and back into range.
Andonian throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Andonian is looking to clinch.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
Andonian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andonian leaves Hakekia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a nice hook to Hakekia's body. Hakekia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andonian missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Andonian.
Andonian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia is looking for a counter combo.
Andonian throws a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a one-two to the body.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
Andonian pushes Hakekia up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Andonian throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hakekia.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hakekia's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakekia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakekia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Hakekia controls the action.
Andonian tries a body shot but Hakekia blocks it.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hakekia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to break free but Andonian pushes him back against the cage.
Hakekia blocks an elbow strike.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Hakekia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian breaks the clinch.
Hakekia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andonian misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Andonian coming out on top.
Hakekia has his takedown stuffed
and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andonian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Andonian circles away easily
and Andonian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andonian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hakekia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alika Hakekia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andonian throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andonian misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andonian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andonian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Andonian as Hakekia shoots in.
Andonian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hakekia counters with a two punch combo.
Nice jab there from Andonian.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hakekia or perhaps it was just good defense by Andonian, which made it look bad.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andonian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakekia somewhat.
Andonian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andonian clinches.
Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Andonian digs a right hand into Hakekia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hakekia's gas tank.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hakekia's elbow.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakekia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakekia wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia is looking to wear down Andonian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Hakekia has a takedown stuffed.
Andonian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andonian tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andonian 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!
Garik Andonian is the new welterweight champion!
The defeated Alika Hakekia had this to say: 'Im Sorry Uso'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 1335 p4p, 398 weight class) and Gianni Castellana (ranked 185 p4p, 53 weight class). Castellana has chosen Good night as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Nice defenses there by Caldeira.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caldeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castellana misses with a right hand
letting Caldeira counter with a right hand.
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Caldeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Caldeira persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Castellana throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldeira.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Caldeira as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caldeira misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caldeira looks for the body kick but Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castellana misses with a leg kick
and Caldeira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Castellana!
Caldeira trying to control the position but Castellana is working away.
Caldeira scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Caldeira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Castellana is working away.
Castellana tries to escape but Caldeira is in control.
Castellana tries to buck Caldeira off but Caldeira is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Castellana some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Caldeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caldeira.
Caldeira lands a nice forearm strike.
Caldeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castellana has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castellana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet.
Caldeira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Caldeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Castellana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldeira but great work by Castellana.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Castellana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caldeira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caldeira wants to free his trapped foot but Castellana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellana tries to kick Caldeira off but Caldeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castellana gets full guard.
Caldeira landing some decent shots from guard.
Castellana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Castellana decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana is looking to chop away at Caldeira's legs.
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Caldeira.
A head kick by Caldeira misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira moves out of range of the body kick.
Castellana moves into the clinch successfully.
Caldeira can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caldeira as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Castellana improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caldeira lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caldeira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Castellana is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira.
Castellana pushes Caldeira off and gets back to his feet.
Caldeira tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Caldeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caldeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caldeira slips a jab from Castellana.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana 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 Caldeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caldeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caldeira misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira thows a body kick. Castellana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caldeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Caldeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caldeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caldeira works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Caldeira's belly button to the back.
Caldeira slips under a jab from Castellana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldeira darts in looking for a takedown but Castellana gets double underhooks and turns Caldeira into the cage.
Castellana is trying to break free.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caldeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira blocking some punches.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Caldeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldeira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caldeira misses with a two punch combination.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Caldeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellana counters with a solid body kick.
Caldeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castellana avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira feints and as Castellana raises his hands in defense, Caldeira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castellana wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira throws a big right hand that misses.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellana is retaining full guard.
Castellana pushes Caldeira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Caldeira drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Caldeira 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.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caldeira drops back looking for a leg! Castellana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castellana manages to kick Caldeira off! Caldeira jumps back into Castellana's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caldeira prevents Castellana from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Caldeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caldeira has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Caldeira with that takedown attempt.
Castellana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arturo Caldeira is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Caldeira connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Caldeira throws a right hand that Castellana ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellana also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caldeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Sloppy strikes from Caldeira. Those never looked like landing.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
Caldeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caldeira throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a body shot.
Caldeira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
A nice combination there by Caldeira.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Caldeira shoots for a double leg takedown but Castellana sprawls well. He's pushed Caldeira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caldeira wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Caldeira moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caldeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Caldeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castellana wants to slow Caldeira down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldeira.
Castellana tries to clinch
and Caldeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Caldeira dodges the punch combination from Castellana.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caldeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castellana.
Caldeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Caldeira throws a lazy head kick
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a two punch combination.
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castellana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caldeira tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Caldeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caldeira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
After the big win, Arturo Caldeira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 582 p4p, 389 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 91 p4p, 62 weight class). Chaos has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chaos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chaos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chaos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaos advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chaos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murphy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chaos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Murphy!
Chaos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murphy because Chaos loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murphy hang on?
Chaos lands a big elbow.
Chaos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chaos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chaos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murphy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murphy and Chaos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murphy prevents Chaos from improving position.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murphy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murphy wants to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Chaos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaos wants to take a breather but Murphy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chaos.
Chaos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chaos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Chaos moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws a hook but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Chaos with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Chaos. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Chaos.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt - Murphy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Murphy's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos advances to half guard.
Chaos trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Chaos throws a strike but Murphy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Chaos works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Chaos is just content to waste time from the top position. Murphy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Chaos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaos landing with the ground and pound.
Chaos working some strikes from top position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Murphy wants to stand up but Chaos is controlling him.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaos passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaos looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chaos content to stall in guard here.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chaos swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaos dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Chaos's head and hops out.
Chaos moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaos swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Chaos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Chaos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaos postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Chaos passes into half guard.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chaos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Chaos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Chaos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chaos moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Chaos scores with a nice right hand.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Chaos didn't see that one coming.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Chaos loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos lands with a shot to the body.
Chaos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos misses with a straight right.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
And Chaos tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy misses with a hook. Chaos ducked under it nicely.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaos's head.
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Chaos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaos scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Chaos missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Chaos.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chaos misses with a hook
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaos clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chaos misses.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Max Chaos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chaos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy tries to bum rush Chaos with a series of wild strikes but Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Chaos dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Chaos misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Chaos lands.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chaos walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mick Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chaos slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chaos scores with a nice strike.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Chaos feints the counter takedown.
Chaos takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Chaos with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Murphy.
I think Chaos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
A relieved looking Max Chaos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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