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CFC 435B: New Genesis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tua Taamu (ranked 2851 p4p, 21894 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 383 p4p, 664 weight class). Holden Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tua Taamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gracie misses.
It looked like Taamu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Gracie 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.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
 It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taamu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taamu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Gracie darts in and clinches Taamu up against the cage.
Taamu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taamu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taamu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taamu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taamu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taamu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taamu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Taamu throws a counter high kick but Gracie was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taamu.
Taamu thumps Gracie with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taamu throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Taamu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu motions for Gracie to come forward. Taamu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to clinch but Taamu is having none of it.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Taamu throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie lands a high kick to the side of Taamu's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gracie dives into guard, looking to finish.
 Taamu is rocked!
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oh Taamu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taamu 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.
Taamu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taamu controlling the position.
Taamu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taamu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taamu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control but Taamu passes into side.
Gracie trying his best to control but Taamu has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu misses with a leg kick.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taamu rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie drops Taamu with a left and a right! Oh, Taamu is hurt - Gracie dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie in the domination position with Taamu hanging on.
Taamu is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the position but Taamu is working away.
Gracie working away.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Taamu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taamu regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taamu is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Taamu won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Taamu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taamu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Taamu seems unphased.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie with a jab.
Taamu misses with a leg kick.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Taamu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Taamu tumbling to the canvas! Gracie pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Taamu was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 3606 p4p, 4027 weight class) and Marcin Cutlas (ranked 454 p4p, 492 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent boxer
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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 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Cutlas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson dives in and scores a takedown into Cutlas's guard.
Cutlas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Corson takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Cutlas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cutlas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cutlas keeping full guard, as Corson tries to pass.
Cutlas keeping moving, preventing Corson from controlling successfully.
Corson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corson gets to his feet. Cutlas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cutlas has Corson up against the cage in a clinch.
Corson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cutlas's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutlas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cutlas gets an underhook and turns Corson into the cage.
Cutlas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corson blocking some punches.
Corson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cutlas can't fight it off and eventually Corson manages to take the fight to the floor. Cutlas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Cutlas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cutlas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cutlas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cutlas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cutlas scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Cutlas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cutlas 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.
Cutlas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Corson passes Cutlas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cutlas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cutlas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas missing with punches from the bottom.
Corson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cutlas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cutlas punching from the bottom.
Corson trying to control the action but Cutlas is working from the bottom.
Cutlas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cutlas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom.
Cutlas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Corson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutlas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cutlas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Corson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cutlas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cutlas tries to roll over but Corson keeps him under control.
Corson blocks the strikes from Cutlas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas is refusing to be controlled, as Corson sits in half guard.
Corson blocks the strikes from Cutlas.
Cutlas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cutlas is looking for a sweep. Corson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cutlas lands with a few short shots to the body.
Corson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cutlas gets full guard.
Corson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cutlas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cutlas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cutlas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cutlas trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Corson trying to control but Cutlas is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Cutlas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson has Cutlas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Corson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cutlas tumbling to the mat - Corson dives into Cutlas's guard.
Corson stays in close to Cutlas's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutlas keeping moving, preventing Corson from controlling successfully.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cutlas closes the distance and clinches.
Cutlas lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cutlas.
Corson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corson blocking some punches.
Corson blocks an uppercut.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Cutlas misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cutlas fails to land.
Cutlas throws a punch but it's blocked by Corson.
Corson blocking some punches.
Cutlas lands with a left to the head.
Cutlas misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cutlas fails to land.
Corson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutlas closes the distance and pushes Corson back into the cage.
Cutlas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Cutlas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutlas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutlas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corson backwards.
Cutlas stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corson.
Corson pulls guard.
Corson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cutlas's guard.
Corson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corson won't allow Cutlas to sweep him here.
Corson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cutlas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corson controlling from the top position.
Corson trying to control but Cutlas is working from the bottom.
Shayne Corson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutlas 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cutlas.
Corson trying to control from half guard but Cutlas is working away.
Corson trying to mount his opponent but Cutlas defends it.
Cutlas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cutlas is refusing to be controlled, as Corson sits in half guard.
Cutlas punching from the bottom.
Cutlas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cutlas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Corson blocks the strikes from Cutlas.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cutlas wants to improve his position but Corson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutlas keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cutlas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cutlas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cutlas throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Cutlas trying to strike off his back.
Cutlas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cutlas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cutlas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Corson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cutlas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cutlas lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutlas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corson has momentary wrist control but Cutlas slips an elbow through the middle.
Cutlas landing some decent shots from guard.
Corson is rocked!
Cutlas arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Corson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marcin Cutlas!
A very excited looking Marcin Cutlas 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Watts (ranked 2433 p4p, 2381 weight class) and Cedric Simard (ranked 312 p4p, 305 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watts might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shook Ones - By: Mobb Deep. This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedric Simard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watts misses with a hook. Simard ducked under it nicely.
Simard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watts.
Simard shoots for a double leg takedown but Watts sprawls well. He's pushed Simard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Watts.
Simard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watts tries to avoid it but Simard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watts to the ground. Watts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cole Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Simard.
Simard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simard avoids the head kick by Watts.
Simard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Watts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watts slaps away a takedown attempt from Simard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Simard's head but Simard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watts throws an overhand right that lands on Simard's shoulder, as Simard tries to avoid the shot.
Watts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simard on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Watts misses.
Watts lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Watts, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watts throws a hook but Simard blocks it.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watts defends well and Simard ends up having to push Watts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Watts is looking for a sweep.
Watts is trying to control Simard's posture but Simard avoids it.
Watts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Simard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Watts tries to bench press Simard off him but Simard keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Watts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Watts is trying to get back to half guard.
Watts struggling a bit here.
Watts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Watts will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Watts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts is working hard here to advance position.
Watts is letting Simard control him for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Watts gets back to half guard.
Watts wants to improve his position but Simard is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Watts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Simard tries to counter it with a takedown but Watts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Watts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts connects with a solid leg kick.
Simard shoots in looking for a takedown. Watts tries to sprawl out of it but Simard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simard tries for a takedown but Watts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watts pinned against the cage. Watts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watts tried to counter with a leg kick but Simard avoided it.
Watts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Watts just misses with a punch to the body.
Simard shoots in looking for a takedown. Watts tries to sprawl out of it but Simard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simard shoots in but Watts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Watts dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watts pinned against the cage. Watts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Simard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watts circles away.
Simard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watts looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watts struggling a bit here.
Watts is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Watts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard wants to control but Watts is keeping him busy.
Watts is looking to regain half guard here but Simard keeps moving and retains side control.
Watts struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Watts tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Watts is not content to let Simard control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Simard misses with a takedown attempt - Watts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cole Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Simard.
Watts swings for the body but Simard moves out of range.
Simard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Watts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Watts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Watts wants to control but Simard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watts manages to get to full guard.
Simard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watts is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Watts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Watts throws a strike but Simard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Watts working a defensive guard here.
Watts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simard passes Watts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simard passes into side control, despite Watts's attempt to control the position.
Watts is looking to regain half guard here but Simard keeps moving and retains side control.
Watts wants to control but Simard postures up.
Watts is letting Simard control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watts tries to bench press Simard off him but Simard keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Simard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Watts's corner calls for a 1-2. Watts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simard slips a jab from Watts.
Watts with the inside leg kick.
Watts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Watts stuffs the takedown.
Simard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Watts on his heels. He'll look to pass Watts's guard now, I'm sure.
Watts pushes Simard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Simard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watts circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watts connects with a body shot that sends Simard's belly button to the back.
Watts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simard moves forwards but Watts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Watts misses the target.
Simard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simard checks a leg kick.
Good work by Simard as he checks the leg kick.
Simard shoots for a takedown but Watts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Watts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Simard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Watts.
Watts swings for the body but Simard moves out of range.
Simard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Watts defends it well.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Simard with the counter takedown but Watts avoids it easily.
Simard shoots in but Watts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Watts misses.
Simard drops his hands momentarily and Watts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watts as he avoids it easily.
Watts cracks Simard with an open hand slap.
Simard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watts sprawls well. Watts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simard gets slowly back to his feet.
Watts scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simard somewhat.
Watts misses with an uppercut. Simard saw that one coming.
Watts looks to land a right hand but Simard moved out of range.
Simard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watts tries to avoid it but Simard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watts to the ground. Watts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simard can do to turn this around?
Watts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watts throws a front kick aimed at Simard's knee but Simard avoids it well.
Watts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simard needs to keep his hands up - Watts had a free shot at his head there.
Watts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simard's hands.
Cole Watts is winning the standup battle so far.
Simard moves out of range of the strikes.
Watts takes a swing at Simard's ribcage but misses.
Watts throws a hook to the side of Simard's head but Simard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts sizes up Simard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Watts misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watts. Simard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watts wants it to stay on the feet.
Watts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simard. That did some damage!
Watts throws a jab when Simard was well out of range.
Simard moves out of range of the leg kick from Watts.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Watts.
Simard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simard controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts looking for submissions off his back.
Watts wants to improve his position but Simard is controlling well.
Watts is trying is best to control the position here.
Simard prevents Watts from improving his position.
Watts wants to control but Simard is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watts 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Watts!
After the fight, Cole Watts was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Malone (ranked 1236 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 187 p4p, 348 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Boys - Inner Circle. Yef Yew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yew throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Yew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yew throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yew misses with a looping left.
Yew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yew throws a head kick that misses.
Malone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malone cracks Yew with a good jab.
 It looks like Yef Yew has been cut.
Yew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Malone throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Yew checks it.
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone throws a series of punches but Yew avoids them all with ease.
Malone wants to land a leg kick but Yew is out of range.
Malone scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yew misses with a double jab
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Yew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone.
Yew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Yew is just out of range.
Malone jabs at Yew's body.
Malone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yew moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Yew misses with a looping right.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Yew throws a jab but it's blocked by Malone.
Malone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Yew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone slips a jab from Yew.
Yew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malone avoids the body shot from Yew.
Yew on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yew throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yew.
Yew misses with a straight left.
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yew.
Malone throws a leg kick but Yew sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malone lands a front kick.
Yew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Yew takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Malone catches Yew right on the button with a cross.
Yef Yew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Malone - just one landing.
Yew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Yew is just out of range.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick
and Malone counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yew's head.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yew's sensitive parts.
Yew throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yew throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yew doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Malone there.
Yew blocks a low kick nicely.
Yew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malone moves away from the strike by Yew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yew looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yew manages to avoid it.
Yew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Yew might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yew's corner calls for a 1-2. Yew obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yew takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Yew misses with an uppercut.
Malone throws a leg kick but Yew sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yew misses with a combination
and Malone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone throws a low kick, looking for Yew's leg but Yew calmly moves out of range.
Malone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Malone scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Malone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yef Yew's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Yew misses the target.
Malone tried to counter with a leg kick but Yew avoided it.
Malone missing with a left hand there. Yew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yew moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yew throws a right and a left that Malone avoids nicely.
Yew avoids the body shot from Malone.
Yew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Malone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yew.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yew. That's going to slow Malone down.
Yew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malone.
Yew on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yew fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yew works the jab nicely.
Malone with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
Yew has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malone finds it's way round the side to connect with Yew's head.
Malone thumps Yew with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yew misses with a double jab
and Malone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yew's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yew duly obliges.
It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Mad Dog Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yew takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Yew sizes up Malone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Malone has got the better of the exchanges.
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Yew seems unphased.
Yew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yew has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Malone.
Yew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yew takes a step back to recover.
Yew misses with an uppercut.
Yew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone lands a nice hook to Yew's body. Yew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone thumps Yew with a low kick.
A head kick from Yew lands but Malone takes it in his stride.
Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
Yew is breathing heavily.
Yew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yew can do to turn this around?
Malone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yew takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone misses with some punches.
Yew manages to break the clinch.
Yew misses with a combination
and Malone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malone misses with the combination.
Yew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malone throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Malone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone throws a body punch but Yew moves out of range.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Malone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yew defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Yew now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone works Yew's body with a nice hook.
Yew scores with a body shot.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Malone scores with a decent looking hook.
Yew cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Malone pushes Yew up against the cage in a clinch.
Malone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yew or not.
Malone lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone scores with a hook.
Yew throws a poor cross that misses
and Malone counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malone. That's going to slow Yew down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Dog Malone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Yew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Malone.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yew in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malone lands a jab to the head.
Yew slips a jab from Malone.
Yew misses the jab.
Malone scores with a nice head shot.
Yew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yew throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Yew throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Yew.
Jab, jab by Malone - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone dips to his left and cracks Yew with an uppercut!
 Yew is rocked!
Yew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yew is still on wobbly legs! Can Malone finish him?
A punch combination from Yew misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone takes one to the chin there.
Yew seems to have recovered his senses.
Yew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yew looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Yew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Malone catches Yew right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Malone lands with a nice body kick.
Yew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yew walks into a jab.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yew. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Malone.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yew.
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Yew is predictable there
and Malone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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 cross from Malone lands.
Nice body kick there by Malone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone cracks Yew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Malone finish him?
Malone finds Yew's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Yew flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Malone lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Yew will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Dog Malone!
Mad Dog Malone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Grunge Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Voronov (ranked 1663 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Porthos Knox (ranked 238 p4p, 303 weight class). Knox has chosen One Step Closer | Linkin Park as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Porthos Knox has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Voronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Voronov's head coaches at RED BELT ACADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Voronov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Voronov tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voronov momentarily.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Voronov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voronov. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronov misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
Voronov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Voronov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Knox throws a hook but Voronov avoids it easily.
Voronov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Voronov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
Voronov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri Voronov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Voronov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Voronov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voronov.
Voronov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voronov tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronov connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox with a hook.
Voronov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Voronov counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voronov. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronov lands with a kick to the temple. Knox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knox with a jab.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Voronov has time to react.
Voronov misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Voronov lands with a good body shot.
Voronov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronov.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Voronov.
Voronov defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Voronov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voronov.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voronov.
A jab from Knox misses.
Voronov misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voronov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronov.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands a head kick. Knox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voronov closes the distance and clinches.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov misses with a body punch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Voronov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Voronov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voronov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a body shot from Voronov.
Voronov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Voronov scores with a shoulder strike.
Voronov lands an uppercut.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Voronov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronov is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox avoiding damage as Voronov throws knees to the body.
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 Yuri Voronov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Voronov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voronov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Voronov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronov tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Voronov back against the cage.
Knox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knox managing to block the knees to the body from Voronov.
Voronov misses with a body punch.
Yuri Voronov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Voronov is rocked!
Knox gets through Voronov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Voronov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Knox lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Voronov to his knees! Knox keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Wild (ranked 641 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 98 p4p, 191 weight class). Wild's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Trouble. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Wild!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wild gets a clinch.
Wild struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Wild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
Wild throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhasevich digs a good hook to Wild's body.
Wild checks the leg kick.
Mikhasevich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Wild off balance momentarily.
Wild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich stalling.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Wild.
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Wild improves his position.
Wild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
A low kick from Mikhasevich is predictable there
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich cracks Wild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich has Wild pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mikhasevich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Mikhasevich.
Wild tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich lands a left hand.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wild counters with a nice body shot.
Wild with a jab.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wild avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilfredo Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Mikhasevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wild.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross.
Mikhasevich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Wild.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild keeps control of Mikhasevich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild presses Mikhasevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wild working aggressively here.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild lands a left hand.
Wild digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Wild.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tries to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling the position.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Wild.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Wild dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mikhasevich throws a chopping leg kick but Wild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves away
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Wild blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Wild throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Wild connects with a right hand. Mikhasevich shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikhasevich cracks Wild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wild.
Wild lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Mikhasevich takes one on the button.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wild.
It looked like Wild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Wild checks it
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wild takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mikhasevich.
Jab by Wild.
Mikhasevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wild misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good low kick that Wild was not able to check.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Wild down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich looks to land a body kick but Wild moved away.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gennady Mikhasevich really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Wild catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Wild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Wild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wild cracks Mikhasevich with a hook to the temple - Mikhasevich is on wobbly legs here! Wild swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mikhasevich falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wild wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilfredo Wild!
Wilfredo Wild is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Wilfredo Wild 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 90 p4p, 1923 weight class) and Xande Moreno (ranked 14 p4p, 262 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xande Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno takes one to the chin there.
Moreno blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moreno! But no joy.
Moreno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moreno on the side of the head.
DeSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Moreno circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moreno checks a low kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moreno throws a right hand that misses
and DeSilva counters with a right hand to the body.
DeSilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moreno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moreno lands a head shot.
Moreno 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.
Moreno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreno is just out of range.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Moreno.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Moreno's head back.
DeSilva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreno.
Moreno throws a sloppy body shot
and DeSilva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moreno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moreno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Moreno's front leg but catches the back leg as Moreno tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSilva scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeSilva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moreno is out of range and DeSilva settles back down.
Moreno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
Moreno throws a wild body kick that DeSilva sees coming a mile off.
Moreno scores with a three punch combo!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeSilva. Moreno shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno blocks the body kick.
Moreno misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeSilva missing with a left hand there. Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreno checks a leg kick.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeSilva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Moreno ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Moreno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
DeSilva lands with a slapping head kick.
DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreno.
Moreno misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
Moreno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva moves out of range as Moreno strikes.
A little feinted left hand from DeSilva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moreno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Moreno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moreno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
DeSilva is looking for a counter combo.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Moreno's ribs.
DeSilva slips under a jab.
DeSilva cracks Moreno with an open hand slap.
DeSilva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Moreno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by DeSilva.
Moreno misses with the combination.
DeSilva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moreno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSilva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva jabs Moreno right on the nose. Moreno blinks but takes it well.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moreno throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva slips a jab from Moreno.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
As Moreno backs away, DeSilva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moreno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeSilva.
DeSilva is looking to slow Moreno down with leg kicks.
Moreno throws a leg kick which misses DeSilva's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSilva tries to avoid it.
Moreno throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Moreno misses with a hook
and DeSilva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moreno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt
and DeSilva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from DeSilva.
Moreno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreno misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moreno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DeSilva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moreno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Moreno.
Moreno throws a leg kick which misses DeSilva's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSilva tries to avoid it.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreno lands the left hand.
Xande Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moreno counters with an outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Moreno blocks the low kick.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
It looked like DeSilva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moreno.
DeSilva darts in and clinches Moreno up against the cage.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreno's elbow.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Moreno.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Moreno blocks it.
Moreno scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
Moreno breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moreno scoring well with a low kick there.
Moreno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeSilva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeSilva closes the distance and clinches.
Moreno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Moreno - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moreno lands a nice uppercut.
Moreno gets through DeSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreno controls his hands.
Moreno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body. Moreno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moreno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moreno ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
Moreno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moreno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Moreno.
DeSilva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeSilva backing away here, and Moreno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moreno missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreno tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moreno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moreno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Moreno.
Moreno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Moreno avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Moreno misses with the head strike.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeSilva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Moreno off balance momentarily.
DeSilva moves out of range as Moreno strikes.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moreno checks a leg kick.
Moreno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moreno connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeSilva. DeSilva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeSilva connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Moreno.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moreno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moreno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Moreno scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moreno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeSilva. That's going to slow Moreno down.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva with a nice calf kick.
Moreno throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
Moreno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreno misses with an uppercut.
Moreno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva tests Moreno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moreno looks to land a right hand but DeSilva moved out of range.
Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moreno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Moreno.
Moreno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moreno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeSilva has time to react.
DeSilva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moreno was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xande Moreno 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!
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreno.
Moreno looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Moreno is looking to land body kicks.
Moreno lands a really nice looking cross but DeSilva seems unphased.
DeSilva wants to clinch up but Moreno keeps it at a distance.
DeSilva slips a straight right by Moreno.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moreno misses the shot to the body.
Moreno throws a body shot but no joy.
Moreno throws the left hand but DeSilva avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva with the inside leg kick.
DeSilva forces Moreno back against the cage and clinches.
DeSilva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno working aggressively here.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva taking a breather.
Moreno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Moreno blocks an uppercut.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Moreno's ribcage. Moreno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Moreno is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Moreno - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Moreno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
DeSilva tries to work over Moreno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreno misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards.
DeSilva lands a shoulder strike.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moreno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moreno slips a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a head shot.
DeSilva gets a clinch.
DeSilva presses Moreno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moreno scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a left hand.
DeSilva presses Moreno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
Moreno is rocked!
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can DeSilva finish him?
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Moreno's ribcage. Moreno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva digs a good body shot into Moreno's ribs.
Moreno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moreno will feel that in the morning.
Moreno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moreno falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.
Moreno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeSilva pushes Moreno up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Moreno swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreno working hard to break the clinch.
Moreno lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva presses Moreno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Moreno fails to land.
Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva pushes Moreno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morenos head.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Moreno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeSilva pushes Moreno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva presses Moreno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Moreno controls the action.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreno misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeSilva.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Moreno's ribcage. Moreno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DeSilva lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Moreno to his knees! DeSilva keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 412 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 57 p4p, 375 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. Reign takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Araujo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reign is trying to defend but Araujo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reign is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reign has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reign!
I've been told that Reign has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Reign won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign postures up.
Reign stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reign gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reign sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Reign to get to half guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
Reign performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo gets full guard.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reign looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Araujo has his foot on Reign's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reign works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily.
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reign really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Reign tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reign can do to turn this around?
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reign wants to slow Araujo down by chopping away at his legs.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reign lands an overhand right.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. 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.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Araujo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reign trying to control but Araujo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo passes to full mount!
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reign is bucking up trying to escape but Araujo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Araujo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reign is looking to escape.
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to control but Reign wriggling away.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo has hold of Reign's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reign manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Araujo tries to control but Reign wriggling away.
Araujo has hold of Reign's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reign manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reign manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well.
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reign is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Reign is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well.
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well.
Araujo trying to control the position but Reign is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Reign's face as Araujo controls the position.
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 Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Araujo lands a body shot.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Reign shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reign drops Araujo with a beautiful combination! Araujo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reign is looking for the KO!
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Reign lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Reign lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Reign sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Araujo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reign walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reign circles away.
Reign steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Araujo.
Reign with a nice cross.
Reign cracks Araujo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Araujo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reign finish him?
Araujo is rocked!
Reign throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Reign, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Reign against the cage but Reign circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reign lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Araujo falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign 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 Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 557 p4p, 597 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 81 p4p, 86 weight class). Holmes Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Damage. Vujić has chosen Regeaton Montenegro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Holmes Jr is predictable there
and Vujić holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holmes Jr works on Vujić's body with a couple of short punches.
Vujić blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Vujić tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes Jr's elbow.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vujić misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands a body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vujić backwards.
I was talking to Holmes Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr gets through Vujić's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vujić can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands an uppercut.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr blocking some punches.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Vujić tries a body shot but Holmes Jr blocks it.
A short right from Vujić on the inside.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vujić.
Vujić blocks an uppercut.
Holmes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr presses Vujić against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vujić fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr gets through Vujić's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vujić scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vujić.
Holmes Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr lands with a right to the head.
Vujić misses with a punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vujić's elbow.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Vujić blocks it.
Holmes Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vujić swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes Jr gets through Vujić's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Vujić lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Vujić.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Vujić working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vujić's elbow.
Holmes Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Vujić tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vujić blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes Jr working aggressively here.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Vujić.
A short body shot lands from Holmes Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the head.
Holmes Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Vujić.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vujić pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vujić tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vujić swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a leg kick.
Holmes Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vujić on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vujić walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vujić can do to turn this around?
Vujić missing with a left hand there. Holmes Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vujić wants to clinch up but Holmes Jr keeps it at a distance.
Vujić misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vujić's knee momentarily.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Holmes Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping right.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vujić keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holmes Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vujić throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes Jr misses the target.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes Jr at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vujić. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes Jr lands a nice hook to Vujić's body. Vujić takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vujić moves forwards but Holmes Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vujić lands with a nice combination. Holmes Jr backs away looking to recover.
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holmes Jr jabs at Vujić's body.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vujić takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Holmes Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmes Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vujić drops his hands momentarily and Holmes Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mike Holmes Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a few strikes there.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Vujić is just out of range.
Holmes Jr connects with a single shot there.
Holmes Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Vujić.
Vujić tries a head kick but it misses.
Vujić connects with a body shot.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Vujić.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr walks into a straight right hand from Vujić.
Some bone on bone action there as Vujić checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vujić wants to counter the offense by Holmes Jr and move into the clinch position.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr tried to score with a low kick but Vujić checks it.
Vujić is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Vujić throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vujić ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Vujić swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Vujić manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmes Jr misses with a low kick as Vujić jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Vujić jabs at Holmes Jr's body.
Holmes Jr thumps Vujić with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vujić throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vujić throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr scores with the left hand. Vujić knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Vujić misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmes Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmes Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vujić scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Vujić does it's job there.
Vujić is looking to clinch.
Vujić misses with a right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vujić's knee momentarily.
Vujić throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vujić works Holmes Jr's body with a nice hook.
Vujić throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vujić's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Vujić ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr motions for Vujić to come forward. Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Vujić.
Holmes Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Vujić.
Holmes Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Holmes Jr finds it's target.
Vujić misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Vujić blocks the leg kick.
Vujić misses with a jab to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Vujić is looking to clinch but Holmes Jr is avoiding it.
Holmes Jr slips a jab and a cross from Vujić.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Krsto Vujić's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Vujić should have avoided that one.
Vujić takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić tries to clinch
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Vujić throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vujić keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vujić is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Holmes Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujić.
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick.
Vujić jabs Holmes Jr right on the nose. Holmes Jr blinks but takes it well.
Holmes Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vujić just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
Vujić takes one to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krsto Vujić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vujić.
Vujić misses with a hook to the body
and Holmes Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Vujić dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Vujić coming out on top.
A combination from Holmes Jr does no damage.
Vujić checks a leg kick nicely.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr scores with a punch to the head.
The cut above Krsto Vujić's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holmes Jr.
Vujić swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holmes Jr.
Vujić has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throwing a counter right hand but Vujić manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Vujić.
Vujić stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Vujić throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holmes Jr staying out of range there.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Vujić checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Vujić. That snapped Holmes Jr's head back.
Vujić throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr with a nice calf kick.
Vujić misses with a lunging right hand
and Vujić takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vujić cracks a nice hook into Holmes Jr's ribs.
Holmes Jr throws a series of strikes that have Vujić backpedaling.
Mike Holmes Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Holmes Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
An out of breath Mike Holmes Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Krsto Vujić was interviewed post fight and said 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 346 p4p, 1149 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 47 p4p, 156 weight class). Jones has chosen Knockin' On Heavens Door Johnny Cash as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, More IsMore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IsMore.
Nice uppercut lands for IsMore. That snapped Jones's head back.
IsMore misses with a jab to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! IsMore crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and IsMore gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. IsMore manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
IsMore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IsMore has time to react.
Jones is looking to clinch but IsMore is avoiding it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
IsMore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsMore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsMore scores with a body shot.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore misses the body punch
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by IsMore.
Jones pushes IsMore away with a front kick.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but IsMore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IsMore misses with a straight left.
IsMore looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones cracks IsMore with an open hand slap.
IsMore checks a leg kick nicely.
IsMore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses IsMore's front leg but catches the back leg as IsMore tries to avoid it.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore scores with a nice strike.
IsMore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from IsMore. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
IsMore slips under a jab from Jones.
IsMore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts IsMore, as that shot connected.
IsMore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
IsMore missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
IsMore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
IsMore shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
IsMore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
IsMore checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tests IsMore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Jones.
IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
IsMore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
IsMore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
IsMore throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, IsMore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from IsMore crashes against the mat.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to kick IsMore off but IsMore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
IsMore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones has hold of IsMore's hands but IsMore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but IsMore is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones has hold of IsMore's hands but IsMore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
IsMore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from IsMore.
As IsMore backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but IsMore manages to avoid it all.
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
IsMore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from IsMore misses.
Jones tests IsMore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
IsMore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
IsMore working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
IsMore working Jones over with strikes.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
IsMore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
IsMore checks a low kick from Jones.
IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract IsMore.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - IsMore had a free shot at his head there.
IsMore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a leg kick but IsMore moved away.
Jones moves into the clinch.
IsMore blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore prevents a body shot from Jones.
IsMore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for IsMore.
IsMore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
IsMore tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but IsMore won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from IsMore fails to land.
IsMore swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore lands a nice uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by IsMore.
IsMore takes a shot to the head.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IsMore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but IsMore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
IsMore lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
IsMore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from IsMore with a body shot.
IsMore looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones closes the distance and pushes IsMore back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
IsMore shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing IsMore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones looks to land a combination but IsMore avoids it well.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as IsMore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
IsMore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
IsMore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from IsMore.
IsMore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
IsMore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
IsMore shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - IsMore had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. IsMore doesn't seem phased though.
IsMore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IsMore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. IsMore takes a step back to recover.
IsMore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! IsMore scrambles back to his feet.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by IsMore.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but IsMore is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore.
IsMore has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for More IsMore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at IsMore's knee but IsMore avoids it well.
IsMore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
IsMore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
IsMore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but IsMore is proving a slippery customer.
IsMore lands a couple of digs.
IsMore postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones controls IsMore momentarily but IsMore frees himself.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones trying to control the position.
IsMore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
IsMore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
IsMore looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones with a hook.
IsMore avoids a kick to the body.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.
IsMore 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.
Jones wants to stand up but IsMore is controlling the position.
IsMore gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by IsMore.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
IsMore tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from IsMore.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones feints and then cracks IsMore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow IsMore down.
IsMore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from IsMore misses.
IsMore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
IsMore throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones slips a jab from IsMore.
IsMore throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones dips to his left and cracks IsMore with an uppercut!
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsMore.
IsMore backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
IsMore connects with a crisp jab.
IsMore shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
IsMore shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
IsMore avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IsMore.
IsMore staying out of range there.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
IsMore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
IsMore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
IsMore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as IsMore controls the pace.
IsMore throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
IsMore lands a couple of digs.
IsMore lands a couple of elbows.
IsMore throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
IsMore distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
IsMore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. IsMore manages to get himself to full guard.
IsMore wants to hit a sweep here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for IsMore there!
IsMore is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore manages to avoid it.
IsMore connects with a jab.
IsMore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles IsMore's knee momentarily.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but IsMore checks it well.
The fighters circling - IsMore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 IsMore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from IsMore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
IsMore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
IsMore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from IsMore misses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IsMore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
IsMore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
IsMore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
IsMore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
IsMore punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones tries to clinch but IsMore is having none of it.
IsMore has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IsMore.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
IsMore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
IsMore swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
IsMore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but IsMore has mounted him!
IsMore is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
IsMore lands with some strikes.
Jones tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
IsMore dominating with strikes here.
Jones is rocked!
IsMore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IsMore raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can IsMore finish him?
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
IsMore with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but IsMore postures up.
IsMore with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
IsMore unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jones wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! IsMore celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore!
More IsMore is the new heavyweight champion!
More IsMore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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