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CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 1581 p4p, 1181 weight class) and Joao Andrade (ranked 231 p4p, 183 weight class). Andrade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabotage - Rap É Compromisso. Joao Andrade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
As Andrade looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Liu shrugs it off though.
Andrade throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Andrade wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
As Andrade looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrade's hands.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Andrade rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Jab from Andrade.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Andrade 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.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Andrade throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu is looking to wear down Andrade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu moves away from the strike by Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Andrade sees coming a mile off.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade cracks Liu with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Liu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Andrade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade throws a head kick that Liu semi-blocks.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Liu.
Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu avoids the head kick by Andrade.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Liu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Liu keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrade scores with a three punch combo!
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrade.
Andrade feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liu takes a step back to recover.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a counter high kick but Andrade was just alert enough to avoid it.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Andrade has managed to clinch.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a solid body kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Liu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Liu scores with a head kick. Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrade. Andrade obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Andrade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those.
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Andrade thinks about the counter body kick.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrade lands with a hook. Liu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrade forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A short right from Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrade won't allow it.
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade 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.
The defeated Jun Liu had this to say: 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 854 p4p, 1089 weight class) and Nikos Giannopoulos (ranked 120 p4p, 150 weight class). Strauss comes to the cage accompanied by Root Of All Evil. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Giannopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Giannopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Strauss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giannopoulos. Strauss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss cracks a nice hook into Giannopoulos's ribs.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giannopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Strauss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giannopoulos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giannopoulos with a nice cross.
 It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giannopoulos is looking to slow Strauss down with leg kicks.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Giannopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giannopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giannopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Strauss seems unphased.
Strauss throws a jab but it's blocked by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss is looking to wear down Giannopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss 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.
Giannopoulos tries to work over Strauss's front leg with a kick but Strauss checks it.
Strauss throws a lazy right hand but Giannopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannopoulos scores with a jab.
Giannopoulos throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strauss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Strauss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Giannopoulos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Strauss misses with an uppercut.
Strauss blocks the body kick.
Giannopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Giannopoulos tries to land a body kick
and Strauss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giannopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Strauss checks a low kick from Giannopoulos.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss throws a right hand that Giannopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Giannopoulos also avoids with ease.
Giannopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strauss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giannopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Giannopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giannopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannopoulos misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Strauss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss moves out of range as Giannopoulos strikes.
Giannopoulos scores with a jab.
Strauss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Giannopoulos will feel that in the morning.
Strauss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giannopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strauss stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss tries to bum rush Giannopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Giannopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strauss punishes Giannopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannopoulos moves away.
Strauss throws a hook but Giannopoulos avoids it easily.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss counters with a good low kick that Giannopoulos was not able to check.
Giannopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strauss. Strauss obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strauss.
Giannopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
Giannopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giannopoulos pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Strauss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giannopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Strauss throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Giannopoulos controls the action.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss is looking to control Giannopoulos's arms but Giannopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strauss has his back to the cage.
Giannopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Giannopoulos is looking to control Strauss's arms but Strauss gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giannopoulos has his back to the cage.
Giannopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Strauss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giannopoulos blocks it with crossed arms.
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giannopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giannopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Giannopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strauss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Giannopoulos slips under a jab from Strauss.
Giannopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giannopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strauss.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss takes a swing at Giannopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strauss lands a lovely overhand right.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Giannopoulos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Giannopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strauss does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strauss drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Giannopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Giannopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Giannopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Giannopoulos misses with a body shot.
Strauss throws a quick counter kick to the body but Giannopoulos avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss slips a straight right by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Giannopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Giannopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Strauss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strauss can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Strauss.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giannopoulos 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss swings for the body but Giannopoulos moves out of range.
Giannopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Giannopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strauss's sensitive parts.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strauss lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss tries to land a leg kick but Giannopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Giannopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strauss throws a nice looking combination but Giannopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Giannopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Strauss misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Giannopoulos wants to clinch up but Strauss keeps it at a distance.
Strauss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Giannopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Giannopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strauss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giannopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss throws a shot from downtown. Giannopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Giannopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strauss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a nice hook to Giannopoulos's body. Giannopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Giannopoulos is out of range.
Giannopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Giannopoulos.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giannopoulos's hands.
Strauss throws a leg kick but Giannopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Giannopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Giannopoulos misses with a low kick.
Giannopoulos digs a good hook to Strauss's body.
No joy there for Giannopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strauss throws a series of punches but Giannopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Strauss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Giannopoulos.
Strauss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Giannopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giannopoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strauss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strauss lands with a shot to the body.
Strauss connects with a body shot.
Giannopoulos takes one on the button.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Strauss blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss lands a jab-cross combination.
Strauss cracks Giannopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a three punch combo that has Giannopoulos backing up. Giannopoulos nods at Strauss to acknowledge the strikes.
Giannopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Giannopoulos throws the left hand but Strauss avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Strauss misses.
Giannopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Giannopoulos.
Strauss misses with an uppercut. Giannopoulos saw that one coming.
Strauss lands with a nice body punch.
Giannopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Strauss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos is looking to clinch but Strauss is avoiding it.
Strauss keeps the fight on the outside.
Strauss thows a body kick. Giannopoulos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Strauss cracks Giannopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Giannopoulos dips to his left and cracks Strauss with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Giannopoulos.
Strauss ducks right into an uppercut from Giannopoulos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strauss.
Strauss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Giannopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Strauss tenderised Giannopoulos's leg. Giannopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giannopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Giannopoulos cracks Strauss with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Strauss tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Giannopoulos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Strauss is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikos Giannopoulos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 1497 p4p, 1592 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 168 p4p, 178 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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141
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walcott sprawls well. Walcott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jafar gets slowly back to his feet.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Jafar thuds a left hand into Walcott's body.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott misses with a two punch combination.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Jafar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott lands with a right hand.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott 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.
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Walcott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott lands an elbow that stopped Jafar in his tracks for a moment.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Jafar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Walcott scores with a shot to the side of Jafar's head.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott blocking some punches.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Walcott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Walcott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walcott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Walcott misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Walcott.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott trying to land knees to the body.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott lands a right hand.
Walcott trying to land knees to the body.
Walcott tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walcotts head.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a knee strike.
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott lands a right hand.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott looking to throw knees to the head but Jafar is blocking nicely.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott working aggressively here.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
Walcott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jafar blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Walcott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jafar's brow.
Jafar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Walcott tries to land a knee to the head but Jafar blocks with his arms.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walcott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walcott lands a damaging elbow.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jafar lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Walcott.
Jafar lands with a good body shot.
Walcott connects with a high kick.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Jafar scores with a jab to the body.
Jafar throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Walcott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar is looking to wear down Walcott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walcott works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walcott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walcott has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott missing with knees to the body.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Walcott throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jafar.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Walcott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jafars head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jafar avoids it.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walcott misses with the head strike.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar blocks an elbow strike.
Walcott prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walcott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walcott cracks Jafar with a nice body shot.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Walcott lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Walcott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walcott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
Walcott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jafar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Walcott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar avoiding damage as Walcott throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Walcott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walcott.
Walcott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Jafar.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Walcott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jafar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walcott lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Walcott looking to throw knees to the head but Jafar is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walcott takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jafar was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
No luck for Jafar with that takedown attempt.
Walcott throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar slips a straight right by Walcott.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott gets caught napping as Jafar dives in and scores a takedown. Walcott manages to retain guard.
Jafar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walcott, up you get!
Walcott misses with a series of wild punches.
Jafar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar looks for a takedown but Walcott sprawls well.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walcott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Jafar.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Jafar is looking to clinch but Walcott is avoiding it.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walcott has Jafar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott missing with knees to the body.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries to land knees in the clinch but Jafar avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Jafar tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Walcott.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott lands a nice uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jafar blocks the elbow strike.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
Walcott trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jafar.
Walcott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Walcott works on Jafar's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Walcott as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Jafar works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jafar working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walcott or not.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Jafar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walcott misses with a knee to the head.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jafar tries a body shot but Walcott blocks it.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Jafar.
Walcott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Walcott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jafar misses with some punches.
Walcott gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jafar is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Walcott.
I've got Walcott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 1331 p4p, 1616 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 179 p4p, 217 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Come As You Are - Nirvana. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32 - 17 - 0 |
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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 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Proudhon can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Proudhon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Proudhon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Proudhon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Proudhon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luther Jackson!
A relieved looking Luther Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Cooper (ranked 742 p4p, 857 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 98 p4p, 117 weight class). Cooper kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tale of Cu Chulainn. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma slips a straight right by Cooper.
Chukwuma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cooper eats them both and turns towards Chukwuma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Cooper throws the kick towards the body but Chukwuma avoids it.
Cooper gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Chukwuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooper swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooper throws the left hand but Chukwuma avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Cooper misses.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Chukwuma.
Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwuma.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Chukwuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chukwuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cooper misses the jab.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooper's head.
Chukwuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chukwuma as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooper's hands.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooper.
Cooper defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooper.
That kick from Chukwuma tenderised Cooper's leg. Cooper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chukwuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chukwuma scores with a leg kick.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chukwuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cooper doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chukwuma, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a head kick. Chukwuma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Nice jab there from Chukwuma.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sam Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Chukwuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooper's head.
Chukwuma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sam Cooper's cut is getting worse.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Chukwuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooper has time to react.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwuma.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooper.
Chukwuma throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwuma scores with a sloppy right hand. Cooper should have avoided that one.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooper needs to keep his hands up - Chukwuma had a free shot at his head there.
Sam Cooper's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chukwuma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cooper's guard.
Chukwuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chukwuma wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chukwuma trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Chukwuma connects with a couple of short punches.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Chukwuma isn't so interested in that idea.
Chukwuma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cooper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Cooper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chukwuma is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chukwuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cooper 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.
Chukwuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooper momentarily.
Jeez, Sam Cooper's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chukwuma avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chukwuma circles away quickly and effectively.
Chukwuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooper's head.
Chukwuma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Chukwuma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cooper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Chukwuma finds it's way through Cooper's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tinashe Chukwuma!
A relieved looking Tinashe Chukwuma 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bosanac (ranked 580 p4p, 579 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 87 p4p, 86 weight class). Yarborough has chosen Derezzed 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bosanac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosanac swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Bosanac coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Yarborough blocks the leg kick.
Bosanac walks into a jab.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosanac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bosanac misses with a hook
and Yarborough holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yarborough lands a left hand.
Bosanac has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a shoulder strike.
Yarborough lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yarborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosanac is pushing Yarborough up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bosanac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosanac has had enough of the clinch but Yarborough keeps him there for the moment.
Yarborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yarborough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Bosanac tries to break free but Yarborough pushes him back against the cage.
Yarborough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosanac trying to land knees to the body.
Yarborough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yarborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yarborough scores with a shoulder strike.
Bosanac throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bosanac is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yarborough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bosanac.
Bosanac looking to stall.
Bosanac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bosanac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yarborough lands a right hand.
Yarborough cracks Bosanac with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosanac's elbow.
Yarborough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Yarborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yarborough lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bosanac.
Yarborough lands a shot to the body.
Bosanac is breathing heavily.
Yarborough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bosanac blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Bosanac blocking some punches.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yarborough lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yarborough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bosanac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bosanac blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosanac blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yarborough blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yarborough.
A hook to the body from Yarborough.
Bosanac tries to circle away but Yarborough has him pinned against the cage.
Bosanac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosanac struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Yarborough prevents a body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yarborough slips a jab and a cross from Bosanac.
Yarborough moves out of range as Bosanac strikes.
Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosanac. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Bosanac's head but Bosanac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bosanac keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Bosanac slips the punch.
Yarborough lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Bosanac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bosanac throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Bosanac looks to throw the jab but Yarborough is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough moves out of range as Bosanac throws a body kick.
Bosanac throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Bosanac slams his shin into Yarborough's torso.
Bosanac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
Bosanac throws a lazy body kick
and Yarborough counters with a left to the body.
Yarborough lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bosanac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Bosanac fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosanac moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac throws a head kick but Yarborough moves out of range.
Bosanac throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bosanac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosanac lands a right hook to the body.
Yarborough tries to score with a low kick but Bosanac moves his leg out of the way.
Bosanac wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bosanac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yarborough changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bosanac moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bosanac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bosanac misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosanac throws a poor cross that misses
and Yarborough counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough's corner calls for a 1-2. Yarborough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bosanac lands a nice shot that snaps Yarborough's head back.
Bosanac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosanac scores with the left hand. Yarborough knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Bosanac throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yarborough.
Yarborough has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosanac was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Bosanac ducked under it nicely.
Yarborough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bosanac will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Bosanac.
Bosanac falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yarborough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Yarborough checks a leg kick nicely.
Bosanac throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Bosanac throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Bosanac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bosanac moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Bosanac's head but Bosanac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yarborough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
Bosanac throws a sloppy body shot
and Yarborough counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosanac misses with a body shot
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosanac misses with a body shot.
Bosanac blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
Bosanac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarborough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bosanac looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
Bosanac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough.
Bosanac thumps Yarborough with a low kick.
Bosanac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bosanac lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yarborough will feel that in the morning.
Yarborough throws a head kick but Bosanac moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yarborough counters with a nice leg kick.
Bosanac with a nice calf kick.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as Bosanac jumps back.
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
Bosanac lands a leg kick that knocks Yarborough off balance momentarily.
Bosanac throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosanac throws a leg kick but Yarborough moved away.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yarborough.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosanac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosanac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yarborough in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac works over Yarborough's head and body with a nice combination.
Yarborough connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bosanac.
Yarborough throws a head kick but Bosanac moves out of range.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but Bosanac checks it.
Bosanac throws the kick towards the body but Yarborough avoids it.
Yarborough digs a good hook to Bosanac's body.
Yarborough lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yarborough scores with a nice right hand.
Bosanac motions for Yarborough to come forward. Bosanac throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough cracks Bosanac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bosanac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bosanac throws a jab but it's blocked by Yarborough.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bosanac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Bosanac's shoulder, as Bosanac tries to avoid the shot.
Bosanac throws a lazy body kick
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bosanac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Bosanac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarborough takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Yarborough throws a big counter head kick but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
Yarborough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses
and Yarborough counters with a straight right hand.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Bosanac avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Bosanac.
Bosanac swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosanac misses the target.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but Bosanac avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosanac moves away.
Yarborough blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Yarborough.
Bosanac scores with a kick to the body.
Bosanac takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yarborough with a jab.
Bosanac looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yarborough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bosanac just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bosanac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosanac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bosanac 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 Yarborough has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarborough and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yarborough feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bosanac slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosanac scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Bosanac is out of range.
A low kick from Bosanac is predictable there
and Yarborough counters with a straight right hand.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosanac moves away.
Bosanac looks to throw a body kick
and Yarborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarborough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bosanac.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bosanac crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yarborough - the referee stops the clock and Bosanac gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yarborough. Bosanac manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yarborough scores with a head kick. Bosanac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yarborough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yarborough counters with a straight right hand.
Bosanac throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Yarborough to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Bosanac moves out of range.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarborough wants to counter the offense by Bosanac and move into the clinch position.
Bosanac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to score with a low kick but Bosanac moves his leg out of the way.
Bosanac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac misses with a body shot.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bosanac checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Bosanac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Bosanac ducks down to avoid it.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Bosanac misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosanac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bosanac moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarborough throws a wild body kick that Bosanac sees coming a mile off.
Bosanac misses with a right hand
and Yarborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Yarborough.
Bosanac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yarborough. That did some damage!
James Yarborough is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yarborough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bosanac has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yarborough has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
Our winner, James Yarborough, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 347 p4p, 404 weight class) and Alan Spence (ranked 46 p4p, 53 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with 'Til I Collapse | Eminem blaring out of the sound system. Spence is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Were Coming. 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 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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Spence !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spence connects with a leg kick.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Spence tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Spence throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Spence .
Spence thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Spence , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spence dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Spence scores with a leg kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Spence scores with a four punch combination!
Spence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Knox.
A low kick from Spence is predictable there
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a low kick but Spence moves out of range easily.
A jab from Spence finds it's way through Knox's defenses.
Spence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spence throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spence .
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knox looks to throw the jab but Spence is out of range.
Spence throws a counter combo.
Alan Spence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence moves away from the strike by Knox.
Spence tries a quick counter leg kick but Knox is wise to it.
Spence slips a straight right by Knox.
Spence blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spence digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Spence misses with an uppercut.
Spence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spence misses the body punch
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spence .
Spence throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spence feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Spence has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
Spence misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Spence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Spence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but Spence avoided it.
Knox throws a low kick but Spence avoids it.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
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!
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Spence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
Spence lands with a nice body punch.
Spence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Spence misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Spence dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Spence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox slips a jab from Spence .
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Spence misses.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spence .
Spence takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spence connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Spence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spence misses with a body shot.
Spence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Alan Spence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Spence . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spence .
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spence checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spence misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Spence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick but Spence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Spence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox looks for the body kick but Spence saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox blocks a head kick by Spence .
Knox lands a jab to Spence 's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Spence misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spence avoids a kick to the body.
Knox lands with a kick to the temple. Spence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spence is looking to land body kicks.
Spence throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Spence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spence thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a head kick but Spence moves out of range.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Spence .
Spence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Spence .
Spence throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Spence misses.
Spence scores with a spinning back kick!
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spence throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alan Spence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spence doesn't seem phased though.
Spence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spence just manages to avoid it.
Spence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spence tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Spence throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spence .
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .
Spence misses with a low kick.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spence throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Spence misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Spence misses its intended target.
Spence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Spence . Beautiful body shot.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Spence slips the punch.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spence misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Spence blocks a head kick by Knox.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spence misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox avoids the body shot from Spence .
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spence misses with a hook.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Spence steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence with a hook.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Knox takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Spence does no damage.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spence lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knox throws a lazy body kick
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox throws a jab when Spence was well out of range.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spence .
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Spence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spence on the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knox might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Spence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spence connects with a body shot.
Spence scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Spence really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spence moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spence throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Spence scores with a leg kick.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox lands a head kick!
Spence scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Spence had a free shot at his head there.
Spence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Spence .
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox moves out of range as Spence throws a body kick.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spence .
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Spence throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Spence is looking to score with low kicks.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Spence .
Spence throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Spence moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence is looking to land body kicks.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spence digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Spence swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox 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.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Spence .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spence throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spence .
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Spence swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox digs a good body shot into Spence 's ribs.
Knox throws a head kick that Spence semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Spence flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spence is out of range.
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spence pushes Knox away with a front kick.
Spence throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spence .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Spence . Beautiful body shot.
Knox throws the left hand but Spence avoids the punch easily.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spence .
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Spence misses.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Spence throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spence misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Spence dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Spence looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Spence 's shoulder, as Spence tries to avoid the shot.
Spence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spence scores with a jab to the body.
Spence throws a body kick that misses.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Spence .
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Spence counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a quick counter head kick but Spence was just out of range.
Spence throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Spence .
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Spence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands with a slapping head kick.
Spence jabs at Knox's body.
Spence throws a shot to the body.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Spence 's head but Spence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spence checks it well.
Spence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Spence tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spence connects with a crisp jab.
Spence throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spence takes one on the button.
Spence throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Spence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Knox! Spence is out on his feet! Knox rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Spence is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Spence is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kappa Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Alan Spence spoke after the fight, saying 'Racism '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka Zulu (ranked 1406 p4p, 1153 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 195 p4p, 159 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Araujo checks a leg kick.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
Zulu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Araujo as he connects with a hook.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but Araujo moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
Araujo shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zulu was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Araujo trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zulu is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Zulu is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Shaka Zulu has been cut.
Zulu is looking to regain half guard here but Araujo keeps moving and retains side control.
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Araujo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zulu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Zulu.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Zulu wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Araujo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araujo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Zulu to get to half guard.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Zulu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka Zulu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Zulu gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Araujo blocks a jab.
Zulu misses with a looping left.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulu as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araujo shoots for a takedown but Zulu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulu's waist but Zulu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Araujo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. Araujo moves away and avoids it.
Araujo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zulu misses the jab.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Zulu misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Araujo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo slips a straight right by Zulu.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zulu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu scores with a jab.
Zulu is looking to chop away at Araujo's legs.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Araujo feints the counter takedown.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Zulu does it's job there.
Zulu throws a poor cross that misses
and Araujo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zulu's guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zulu is on top in guard.
Zulu stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Zulu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu continues to stall.
Araujo trying to control here.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thiago Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zulu controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu passes to full mount!
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zulu pulls his head out easily.
Zulu trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Zulu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Zulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zulu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zulu blocks the strikes from Araujo.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka Zulu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaka Zulu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zulu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Araujo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zulu tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zulu is trying to control Araujo's posture but Araujo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu manages to get back to half guard.
Zulu is controlling Araujo's trapped leg to prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Zulu regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo throws a big right hand that misses.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Araujo is fighting to break Zulu's control of his arms but Zulu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zulu wants to sweep here but Araujo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zulu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zulu lands a right hook to the body.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Zulu sprawls well.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulu is looking to counter punch.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Zulu misses with a hook.
Zulu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zulu wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Araujo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Araujo.
A slow jab from Zulu misses its intended target.
Araujo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Araujo tries for a kimura but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses.
Araujo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zulu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zulu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaka Zulu.
I think Zulu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaka Zulu!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaka Zulu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 574 p4p, 649 weight class) and Pat Joplin (ranked 34 p4p, 40 weight class). Sitsongrit's entrance music is สามารถ พยัค#. A fine choice. Joplin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Janis Joplin - Cry Baby. Pat Joplin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Petdee Sitsongrit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petdee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Joplin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joplin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Joplin feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Joplin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joplin throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Joplin.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joplin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joplin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
And Joplin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joplin avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Joplin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Pat Joplin has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Joplin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joplin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joplin blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joplin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joplin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been informed that Joplin 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a few strikes there.
Joplin lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Joplin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Joplin feints the counter takedown.
Joplin ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Joplin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Joplin avoids them all with ease.
Petdee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joplin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joplin goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands a high kick!
 Joplin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joplin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Joplin avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Joplin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses
and Joplin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joplin lands a right hook to the body.
Joplin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Joplin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joplin.
Joplin avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and Joplin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Joplin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Joplin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joplin keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Joplin should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
letting Joplin counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Joplin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joplin staying out of range there.
Joplin lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Joplin circles away.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
Joplin shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sitsongrit duly obliges.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Joplin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Joplin avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Joplin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Joplin is avoiding it.
Joplin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around but Joplin manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joplin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joplin pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petdee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Joplin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joplin.
A shot to the liver by Joplin. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joplin. Joplin obviously looking to wear him down.
Joplin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Joplin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joplin ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that half lands.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Joplin moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joplin counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Joplin throws a big elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joplin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joplin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joplin passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joplin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Joplin from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Joplin has moved into half guard.
Joplin works his way into side control.
Joplin wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joplin cracks Sitsongrit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Joplin control the position.
Joplin advances to mount.
Joplin landing strikes from the mount and Sitsongrit is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joplin tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Joplin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Joplin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sitsongrit looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Joplin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
 Sitsongrit is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Joplin.
Oh Sitsongrit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Joplin is controlling well.
Joplin trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit missing with punches from the bottom.
Joplin is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joplin to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Joplin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joplin passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joplin wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Joplin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joplin lands some shots froms side control.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Joplin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Joplin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Joplin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Joplin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joplin blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Joplin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joplin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joplin wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Joplin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joplin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joplin passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joplin.
Joplin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Joplin lands strikes from half guard.
Pat Joplin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Joplin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Joplin in his half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Joplin off but Joplin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Joplin seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joplin lands with a punch from half guard.
Joplin is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Joplin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joplin is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Joplin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joplin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Joplin winds up and cracks Sitsongrit with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joplin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joplin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joplin.
Joplin thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Joplin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joplin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Joplin keeps him under control.
Joplin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Joplin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joplin stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joplin stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Joplin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joplin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joplin tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Joplin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Joplin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joplin counters with a straight right hand.
Joplin ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joplin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joplin.
Joplin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joplin landing with the ground and pound.
Joplin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joplin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joplin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joplin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joplin cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Joplin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Joplin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joplin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joplin has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Joplin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Joplin controlling him for the moment.
Joplin passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joplin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joplin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joplin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joplin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Joplin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joplin is controlling him.
Joplin with a nice head shot there.
Joplin wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Joplin defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joplin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sitsongrit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joplin, into his guard.
Joplin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Joplin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joplin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Joplin has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joplin looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Joplin has his hands on Sitsongrit's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Joplin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pat Joplin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joplin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joplin's best efforts.
Joplin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Joplin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Joplin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Sitsongrit is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Joplin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pat Joplin!
Pat Joplin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Petdee Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 243 p4p, 430 weight class) and Lemmy Bang (ranked 29 p4p, 51 weight class). Bang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Bang saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Bang 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.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Bang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bang's head.
Jimenez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bang swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bang counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Bang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Bang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bang doesn't seem phased though.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Jimenez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bang counters with a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jimenez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemmy Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang rushes Jimenez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a left hand.
Jimenez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bang tries to clinch
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Bang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Bang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Jimenez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Bang moved out of range nicely.
Bang blocks a leg kick.
Bang drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Bang's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
As Jimenez backs off Bang throws a huge counter combo but Jimenez manages to avoid it all.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Bang slips the punch.
Bang wants to counter the offense by Jimenez and move into the clinch position.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bang.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Bang moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimenez.
Bang misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Jimenez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Jimenez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Jimenez from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
A slow jab from Bang misses its intended target.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bang tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Jab from Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bang off the cage and back into range.
Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang misses with a straight right.
Jimenez is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Bang misses.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Bang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez postures up.
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jimenez is aware though and is defending well.
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
Bang is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bang avoid being mounted?
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bang still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bang has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jimenez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely 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!
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking to control.
Bang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jimenez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diogo Jimenez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jimenez trying to control but Bang is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bang is working to get back to half guard.
Bang tries to lock up and control but Jimenez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bang!
Jimenez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Bang's body.
Jimenez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Jimenez is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Jimenez wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Jimenez sits in half guard.
Jimenez content to control rather than advance.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jimenez trying to control from half guard but Bang is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jimenez trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bang defends it well.
Jimenez is trying to control. Bang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking to control.
Bang has his foot on Jimenez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jimenez works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang is trying to control the position but Jimenez postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Jimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Despite the aggression on Bang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez sets himself, and Bang steps forward looking for the clinch! Jimenez avoids it this time.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Bang is looking to clinch.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Bang moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Bang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bang! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Bang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Bang ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bang.
Bang loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Bang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Bang settles back down.
Jimenez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bang counters by moving into the clinch.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working aggressively here.
Jimenez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Jimenez.
Diogo Jimenez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands a shot to the body.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Jimenez looking to stall.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimenez won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Bang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses
and Bang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang is pressed up against the cage. Jimenez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bang down to the mat. Bang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jimenez scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bang to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez sizes up Bang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Bang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jimenez, pushing him back against the cage.
Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Bang has Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez throws a hook but Bang blocks it.
Bang walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bang forces Jimenez back against the cage and clinches.
Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimenez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bang to the mat. Bang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez passes Bang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bang wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Bang wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
Jimenez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez had his way with Lemmy Bang in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Lemmy Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Bang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Bang walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Bang connects with a solid leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Bang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Bang off balance momentarily.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Bang throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Jimenez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jimenez escapes and throws Bang's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jimenez advances nicely into full mount.
Jimenez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jimenez wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jimenez has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tightening his grip on Bang, looking for the choke.
Jimenez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bang tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bang trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jimenez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jimenez tightening his grip on Bang, looking for the choke.
Jimenez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimenez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jimenez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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