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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 2244 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Bitor Belport (ranked 323 p4p, 268 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitor Belport!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belport.
Belport uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belport moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belport was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Belport loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Belport is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
Belport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Belport scores with a shot to the body.
Belport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Belport works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Belport 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.
Jones avoids the body shot from Belport.
A jab from Belport misses.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Belport counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Belport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belport misses with a looping right.
A jab from Jones misses.
Belport avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Bitor Belport has been cut.
Belport throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones sizes up Belport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Belport's shoulder, as Belport tries to avoid the shot.
Belport loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
As Belport looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Belport just gets out of the way.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Belport's head but Belport sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Belport counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Belport counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belport throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Belport slips the punch.
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!
Jones misses with a combination
and Belport counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Belport counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Belport to acknowledge the strikes.
 Jones is rocked!
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Belport rattles Jones with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jones tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Belport dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jones stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bitor Belport!
An out of breath Bitor Belport thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Barry Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was paid well....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Ziyaeddin (ranked 1616 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Paul Muhapuro (ranked 241 p4p, 179 weight class). Ziyaeddin comes to the cage accompanied by Roswell's Spell by Chevelle. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Ziyaeddin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Muhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhapuro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
Ziyaeddin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muhapuro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muhapuro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ziyaeddin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Amir Ziyaeddin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Ziyaeddin's head but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro misses with a jab to the body
and Ziyaeddin counters with a stiff right hand.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziyaeddin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziyaeddin under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziyaeddin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muhapuro to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhapuro. That snapped Ziyaeddin's head back.
Muhapuro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muhapuro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Paul Muhapuro has been cut.
Ziyaeddin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Muhapuro kicks Ziyaeddin off and gets to his feet.
Muhapuro walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziyaeddin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muhapuro misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ziyaeddin. Ziyaeddin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muhapuro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ziyaeddin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro tried to score with a low kick but Ziyaeddin checks it.
Ziyaeddin attempts a counter takedown but Muhapuro avoids it well and moves away.
Ziyaeddin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muhapuro's waist but Muhapuro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziyaeddin off to one side.
Ziyaeddin ducks under a wild hook from Muhapuro.
Ziyaeddin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziyaeddin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziyaeddin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Ziyaeddin slips the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziyaeddin or perhaps it was just good defense by Muhapuro, which made it look bad.
Ziyaeddin throws a combination. Muhapuro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Muhapuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziyaeddin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziyaeddin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziyaeddin lands a jab to Muhapuro's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziyaeddin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Muhapuro - just one landing.
Muhapuro stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Muhapuro misses.
Nice body punch from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziyaeddin is defended easily by Muhapuro.
A nice side step and Muhapuro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro tests Ziyaeddin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muhapuro throws a hook but Ziyaeddin avoids it easily.
It looks like Ziyaeddin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Muhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziyaeddin on the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin misses with a wild body shot.
Muhapuro throws a front kick that sends Ziyaeddin stumbling back into the cage.
Ziyaeddin is looking to clinch.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Ziyaeddin jumps back.
Muhapuro misses with the combination.
Ziyaeddin throws a series of punches but Muhapuro avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Ziyaeddin tries to score with a low kick but Muhapuro moves his leg out of the way.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick as Ziyaeddin jumps back.
Muhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziyaeddin.
A jab from Muhapuro finds it's way through Ziyaeddin's defenses.
Muhapuro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ziyaeddin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slow jab from Muhapuro misses its intended target.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ziyaeddin shoots in looking for a takedown. Muhapuro tries to sprawl out of it but Ziyaeddin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muhapuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziyaeddin swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Muhapuro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ziyaeddin throws the left hand but Muhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro throws a solid leg kick but Ziyaeddin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muhapuro digs a good body shot into Ziyaeddin's ribs.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhapuro is looking to slow Ziyaeddin down with leg kicks.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin fails with a takedown attempt.
Muhapuro moves away from the strike by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin moves out of range as Muhapuro throws a body kick.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
A nice leg kick from Muhapuro, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Ziyaeddin misses.
Muhapuro thumps Ziyaeddin with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziyaeddin's head.
Ziyaeddin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ziyaeddin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muhapuro doesn't seem bothered though.
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziyaeddin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziyaeddin's head.
Ziyaeddin takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muhapuro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziyaeddin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Muhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
That's time! Ziyaeddin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ziyaeddin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Muhapuro.
Ziyaeddin throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro misses with a body kick.
Ziyaeddin misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Ziyaeddin scores with a hook.
Muhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Ziyaeddin takes the fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
Ziyaeddin working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Ziyaeddin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziyaeddin lands with a light punch inside.
Ziyaeddin blocking some punches.
Ziyaeddin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muhapuro tries a body shot but Ziyaeddin blocks it.
Ziyaeddin blocking some punches.
Ziyaeddin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ziyaeddin prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ziyaeddin struggles to land a body shot inside as Muhapuro controls his hands.
Ziyaeddin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ziyaeddin manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Ziyaeddin's head but Ziyaeddin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muhapuro sprawls well. Muhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ziyaeddin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziyaeddin misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muhapuro! But no joy.
Muhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziyaeddin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muhapuro missing with a left hand there. Ziyaeddin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziyaeddin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziyaeddin. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziyaeddin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muhapuro defends well and Ziyaeddin ends up having to push Muhapuro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziyaeddin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ziyaeddin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Muhapuro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ziyaeddin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muhapuro can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Ziyaeddin fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro misses with a body punch.
Ziyaeddin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Ziyaeddin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ziyaeddin checks a leg kick nicely.
Ziyaeddin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Muhapuro sprawls and moves away.
A low kick lands for Muhapuro.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziyaeddin. That did some damage!
Ziyaeddin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Muhapuro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ziyaeddin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muhapuro as he jumps to the side.
Ziyaeddin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro feints and then cracks Ziyaeddin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ziyaeddin down.
Muhapuro catches Ziyaeddin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muhapuro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro misses with a looping right.
Ziyaeddin lands a nice shot that snaps Muhapuro's head back.
Ziyaeddin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muhapuro can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muhapuro. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
Ziyaeddin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziyaeddin backing away here, and Muhapuro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Muhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ziyaeddin in his tracks.
Ziyaeddin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ziyaeddin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Muhapuro bucks up and tries to throw Ziyaeddin off but instead Ziyaeddin has got his back!
Muhapuro wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Muhapuro is defending well though. Ziyaeddin let's go of the attempt for now.
Muhapuro manages to escape to his feet.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muhapuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ziyaeddin shoots in looking for a takedown but Muhapuro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziyaeddin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ziyaeddin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muhapuro on the side of the head.
Ziyaeddin throws a right and a left that Muhapuro avoids nicely.
Muhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Muhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziyaeddin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziyaeddin throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro looks for the body kick but Ziyaeddin saw that one coming.
Muhapuro throws a front kick that sends Ziyaeddin stumbling back into the cage.
Ziyaeddin misses with an uppercut. Muhapuro saw that one coming.
Ziyaeddin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Ziyaeddin avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro throws a body punch but Ziyaeddin moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Muhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Muhapuro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Muhapuro scores with a leg kick.
Ziyaeddin is looking to clinch but Muhapuro is avoiding it.
Ziyaeddin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro with a nice calf kick.
No joy there for Muhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ziyaeddin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ziyaeddin misses with a looping left.
Muhapuro lands an overhand right.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziyaeddin looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Ziyaeddin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro tries to score with a low kick but Ziyaeddin moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro throws a good cross that connects.
Ziyaeddin fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
Donk. Ziyaeddin catches Muhapuro right on the button with a cross.
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!
Muhapuro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin needs to keep his hands up - Muhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
Muhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziyaeddin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muhapuro misses with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin blocks a jab.
Muhapuro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziyaeddin's sensitive parts.
Ziyaeddin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muhapuro!
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muhapuro moves away.
Muhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Paul Muhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muhapuro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziyaeddin. That did some damage!
Muhapuro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziyaeddin.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Good exchange - Muhapuro coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziyaeddin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Muhapuros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziyaeddin rushes Muhapuro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ziyaeddin goes for a takedown attempt but Muhapuro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziyaeddin.
Muhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Muhapuro tenderised Ziyaeddin's leg. Ziyaeddin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Ziyaeddin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Ziyaeddin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muhapuro throws the left hand but Ziyaeddin avoids the punch easily.
Muhapuro looks to land a right hand but Ziyaeddin moved out of range.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin walks into a left hand.
Amir Ziyaeddin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziyaeddin checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Muhapuro misses.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin throws out a loose jab but Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziyaeddin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muhapuro misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Muhapuro as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Muhapuro.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ziyaeddin misses its intended target.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Ziyaeddin.
A little jabbing left from Muhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhapuro thuds his right hand into Ziyaeddin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muhapuro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziyaeddin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muhapuro lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziyaeddin's head.
Ziyaeddin tries for a takedown but Muhapuro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Ziyaeddin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziyaeddin looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro jabs at Ziyaeddin's body.
Ziyaeddin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziyaeddin misses with the combination.
Muhapuro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muhapuro thumps Ziyaeddin with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhapuro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziyaeddin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to land a combination but Ziyaeddin avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyaeddin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin throws a jab when Muhapuro was well out of range.
Muhapuro throws out a counter right but Ziyaeddin avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziyaeddin. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziyaeddin lands a glancing blow to the side of Muhapuro's head.
Muhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziyaeddin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muhapuro scores with a hook.
Ziyaeddin just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziyaeddin.
Ziyaeddin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ziyaeddin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Ziyaeddin misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Muhapuro.
A cross from Muhapuro lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Muhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Muhapuro 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Muhapuro!
Our winner, Paul Muhapuro, 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 Jacks Sole (ranked 895 p4p, 915 weight class) and Che Von Cru (ranked 135 p4p, 136 weight class). Cru has chosen the stranger 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 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Che Von Cru!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Cru misses
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sole throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Cru moved away.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Cru checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Sole cracks Cru with an open hand slap.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cru moved away.
Cru swinging wildly here.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole connects with a body shot.
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!
Cru lands a jab-cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Sole.
Sole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cru throws a chopping leg kick but Sole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
Cru checks a low kick from Sole.
Cru throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
Cru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sole. Sole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Sole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sole tries to avoid it.
Cru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sole checks it well.
Sole looks to land a left hand but Cru moved out of range nicely.
Cru scores with a sloppy right hand. Sole should have avoided that one.
Sole scores with a shot to the body.
Sole throws a low kick, looking for Cru's leg but Cru calmly moves out of range.
Sole looks to land a left hand but Cru moved out of range nicely.
Sole sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A leg kick checked by Cru.
Cru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Cru does no damage.
Cru connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole misses with a low kick.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Cru's shoulder, as Cru tries to avoid the shot.
Sole throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Cru drops his hands momentarily and Sole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cru misses with a straight right.
Cru scores with a sloppy right hand. Sole should have avoided that one.
Sole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cru scores with a leg kick.
Cru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cru 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.
Cru slips under a jab from Sole.
Cru is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cru counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole scores with a push kick.
Cru takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sole thows a leg kick but Cru checks it
and Cru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sole thinking.
Cru wants to slow Sole down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cru checks it well.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cru.
Sole throws a nice looking combination but Cru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Cru does no damage.
Cru throws a front kick aimed at Sole's knee but Sole avoids it well.
Sole misses with a hook.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cru on the side of the head.
Cru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cru.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Cru feints a counter leg kick.
Cru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Cru - just one landing.
Sole slips a jab from Cru.
Sole throwing a counter right hand but Cru manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru jabs Sole to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Sole throwing a counter right hand but Cru manages to avoid it.
Sole misses with a looping right.
Cru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sole takes a swing at Cru's ribcage but misses.
Sole throws a low kick but Cru moves out of range easily.
Cru swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sole.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cru.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole 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 Cru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole lands a jab to Cru's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru scores with a hook to the body. Sole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cru connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cru throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Jacks Sole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sole's sensitive parts.
Cru scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Cru finds it's target.
Sole takes one on the button.
Sole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick from Cru.
Cru scores with a jab.
Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Cru scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Cru blocks the leg kick.
Sole thows a leg kick but Cru checks it
and Cru counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cru fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sole.
Sole misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cru looks to land a body kick but Sole moved away.
Cru throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Cru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Cru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sole checks a leg kick nicely.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cru throws out the jab.
Cru looks to land a right hand but Sole moved out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sole might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cru tried to score with a low kick but Sole checks it.
Sole feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sole is out of range and Cru settles back down.
Cru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sole's hands.
Cru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
An attempted straight right counter from Sole misses the target.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cru.
A telegraphed right hand from Cru misses the target.
It looked like Sole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cru.
Cru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Sole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cru is able to avoid easily.
Cru tries to clinch but Sole moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole misses the jab.
Cru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cru swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
Cru wants to land a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Cru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Sole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cru. That's going to slow Sole down.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cru blocks the body kick.
Cru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cru moved away.
Cru checks a leg kick.
Cru scores with a jab. Sole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Cru both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Che Von Cru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Sole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sole tries to avoid it.
Sole lands a nice shot that snaps Cru's head back.
An inside leg kick from Sole misses.
Cru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cru! But no joy.
Cru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cru.
A counter left hand to the body from Sole misses its target.
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole lands a head shot.
Cru looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cru 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.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Cru swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cru momentarily.
A big right from Sole misses.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Sole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sole tries to avoid it.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cru moves away.
A nice leg kick from Cru, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
Cru clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Sole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sole swings wildly with an uppercut but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cru.
Sole misses with a punch to the body.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sole gets control of Cru's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cru trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sole's guard.
Sole trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cru won't allow Sole to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru stands up and waves to Sole to follow him.
Cru blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Cru.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Che Von Cru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sole drops his hands momentarily and Cru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sole throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
Cru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cru slips a jab from Sole.
It seemed like Cru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sole is looking to counter punch.
Cru with a jab.
Cru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sole's head.
Cru blocks a leg kick.
Sole gets tackled into the cage by Cru. Cru maintains the clinch.
Sole jumps guard and drags Cru to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cru wants to get up but he can't break Sole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sole looking for a guillotine here but Cru defends easily.
Cru stands and steps away. Sole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cru moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cru scores with a sloppy right hand. Sole should have avoided that one.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Cru.
Cru throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cru. That's going to slow Sole down.
Cru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cru blocks the low kick.
Cru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cru is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Sole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a leg kick but Cru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Cru connects with a body shot.
Cru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cru scores with a shoulder strike.
Cru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sole or not.
Cru pushes Sole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sole is trying to break the clinch but Cru has him pressed against the cage.
Sole misses with some punches.
Cru throws a head punch that misses.
Cru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cru controls his hands.
Sole can't find room to land a body shot as Cru controls the action.
A hook to the body from Cru.
A shot in the inside from Sole.
Cru cracks Sole with a nice body shot.
Cru tries to throw a body punch but Sole avoids it by throwing Cru back against the cage.
Cru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cru.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cru lands with a left to the head.
Sole prevents a body shot from Cru.
A short body shot lands from Cru as the two fighters clinch.
Sole struggles to land a body shot inside as Cru controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
A head punch on the inside from Cru fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Sole.
Cru works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Cru.
Cru lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cru.
Sole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sole takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sole fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cru.
Cru lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole blocks a body shot from Cru.
Cru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole pushes Cru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cru fails to land.
Cru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sole's elbow.
Che Von Cru seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cru.
Sole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cru tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cru takes a shot to the head.
Cru prevents a body shot from Sole.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sole.
A nice left hand lands by Cru.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole lands an uppercut.
Cru lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cru fails to land.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Che Von Cru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cru 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
A relieved looking Che Von Cru 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 Bill Brown (ranked 816 p4p, 858 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 118 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Knuckles throws a big shot that misses.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Knuckles settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Knuckles misses.
Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Knuckles wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Knuckles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knuckles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knuckles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knuckles can pounce on him.
Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
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!
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Knuckles.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown checks a low kick from Knuckles.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knuckles. Brown shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Knuckles thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Brown looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Brown blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knuckles swinging wildly here.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brown lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Knuckles counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a body kick that misses.
Brown tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown lands a head kick!
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Knuckles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knuckles.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Knuckles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knuckles fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Knuckles misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a counter high kick but Knuckles was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Knuckles flicks out a counter leg kick but Brown steps away.
Knuckles misses with a looping right.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brown 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.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knuckles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knuckles throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knuckles thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Knuckles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Knuckles scores with a nice body kick.
Knuckles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knuckles connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Knuckles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Knuckles is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knuckles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Knuckles slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knuckles. Knuckles obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Knuckles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Knuckles looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Knuckles just gets out of the way.
Brown moves out of range as Knuckles strikes.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knuckles tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knuckles lands the left hand.
Knuckles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knuckles 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Knuckles 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 2287 p4p, 214 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 330 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Monto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bird has passed into half guard!
Monto is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monto manages to get to full guard.
Bird 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.
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird advances position into side control!
Bird wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy.
Monto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bird works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto gets back to half guard.
Monto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is trying to control the action in half guard but Monto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monto is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monto defends it well.
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monto keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird slows the pace down in half guard.
Bird is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monto sees it coming and defends easily.
Monto is looking to improve his position.
Bird trying to mount his opponent but Monto defends it.
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird controlling the action here.
Monto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monto tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Monto punching from the bottom.
Bird passes the guard and advances to mount!
Monto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bird has a good base and remains in mount.
Bird has control of Monto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bird controlling the pace for now.
Monto is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird content just to control the position here.
Monto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bird maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Monto could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bird has cracked it and Monto is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Bird!
Our winner, Jake Bird, 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 Angelo Moore (ranked 370 p4p, 444 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 49 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Wojcik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Wojcik lands.
It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Wojcik 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.
Wojcik swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Wojcik connects with a crisp jab.
Wojcik cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wojcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a push kick but Wojcik slaps the foot to one side.
Moore thows a leg kick but Wojcik checks it
and Wojcik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore tries to circle away but Wojcik has him pinned against the cage.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but Wojcik has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wojcik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wojcik lands with a right to the head.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik landing knees to the body.
Wojcik has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Wojcik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wojcik scores with a punch to the head.
Wojcik misses with a double jab
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wojcik misses the shot to the body.
Moore lands a leg kick that knocks Wojcik off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wojcik.
Moore throws a lazy body kick
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moore moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wojcik misses with a body shot.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Wojcik looks to clinch
and Moore counters with a low kick, right behind Wojcik 's knee.
Wojcik throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Moore as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Moore is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wojcik.
Angelo Moore's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moore!
Wojcik throws a combination that misses
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik lands a slapping body shot.
BOOM! Moore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wojcik. Wojcik tries to recover but Moore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wojcik lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
An out of breath Angelo Moore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juju Baraka (ranked 320 p4p, 650 weight class) and Massive Wanker (ranked 43 p4p, 91 weight class). Baraka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Burning Spear. Wanker has chosen Running Free as his entrance music. Massive Wanker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Massive Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wanker checks a low kick from Baraka.
Jab by Baraka.
Wanker loads up on a big right hand but Baraka slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Baraka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wanker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baraka.
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wanker, as that shot connected.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Baraka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baraka misses with a low kick.
Wanker cracks a nice hook into Baraka's ribs.
Baraka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wanker's sensitive parts.
Wanker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka scores with the left hand. Wanker knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Wanker 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wanker finds it's way round the side to connect with Baraka's head.
Wanker lands with a slapping head kick.
Massive Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker stuns Baraka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baraka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baraka checks a low kick from Wanker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Wanker.
Baraka throws a series of punches but Wanker avoids them all with ease.
Baraka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wanker checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Wanker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Wanker.
Baraka throws a right hand that misses
and Wanker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baraka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wanker. That's going to slow Baraka down.
Good work by Wanker as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Wanker misses
and Baraka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanker slips a straight right by Baraka.
Baraka lands with a good body shot.
Wanker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wanker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Baraka is just out of range.
Wanker connects with a solid leg kick.
Baraka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wanker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Baraka.
Jab from Wanker.
Juju Baraka's cut is getting worse.
Wanker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baraka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baraka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Baraka.
Baraka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Baraka.
Wanker scoring well with a low kick there.
Wanker moves out of range of the leg kick from Baraka.
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but Wanker is out of range.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Baraka throwing a counter right hand but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baraka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wanker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Wanker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka throwing a counter right hand but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Wanker dodges the punch combination from Baraka.
Baraka fails to land with a series of punches.
Baraka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wanker cracks Baraka with a good jab.
Baraka lands a nice shot that snaps Wanker's head back.
The fighters circling - Wanker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wanker.
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baraka throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wanker counter with a right hand.
Baraka scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands a jab.
Juju Baraka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wanker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wanker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wanker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Baraka throws a shot to the body.
Wanker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baraka misses with a combination
and Baraka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Juju Baraka's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baraka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Baraka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Wanker.
Wanker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Massive Wanker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baraka 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.
Wanker misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Wanker blocks the leg kick.
Wanker scores with a punch to the head.
Baraka looks to throw the jab but Wanker is out of range.
Baraka swings widly with a right hand
and Wanker counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juju Baraka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Massive Wanker!
A very excited looking Massive Wanker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 302 p4p, 449 weight class) and Kevin McGuire (ranked 42 p4p, 62 weight class). McGuire has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Techno Viking has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Techno Viking seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a leg kick but Viking sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viking counters with a nice right hand that sends McGuire toppling to the canvas! McGuire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viking finish him?!
It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
Viking drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of McGuire's head, knocking him out cold! Viking is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Techno Viking!
Techno Viking decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 111 p4p, 549 weight class) and Slugger Dunes (ranked 15 p4p, 80 weight class). Dunes has chosen The World's Greatest as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shipilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunes.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Shipilov's head but Shipilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shipilov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunes misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shipilov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunes scores with the left hand. Shipilov knows he should have avoided that one.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shipilov's head backwards.
Shipilov misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shipilov 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.
Dunes throws a chopping leg kick but Shipilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Dunes.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shipilov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipilov cracks Dunes with an open hand slap.
Shipilov throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Dunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shipilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Shipilov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Dunes lands.
Dunes throws a good cross that connects.
Shipilov lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Shipilov as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
Shipilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Shipilov digs a good hook to Dunes's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shipilov looks to land a combination but Dunes avoids it well.
Dunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shipilov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shipilov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shipilov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shipilov is out of range.
Dunes takes one to the chin there.
Shipilov misses with a few strikes there.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shipilov.
Shipilov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunes defending well as Shipilov loads up on a big left hand.
Shipilov 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.
Dunes blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
Dunes tries to land a leg kick but Shipilov saw it coming and moves away.
Dunes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A jab from Shipilov misses.
Shipilov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shipilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Dunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shipilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shipilov in his tracks.
Shipilov jabs Dunes right on the nose. Dunes blinks but takes it well.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shipilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shipilov blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunes slips a jab from Shipilov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes with a nice cross.
Shipilov tries to bum rush Dunes with a series of wild strikes but Dunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shipilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunes momentarily.
Good leg kick by Dunes.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Shipilov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunes.
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Shipilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shipilov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shipilov throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Dunes stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Shipilov follows into mount!
 Dunes is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Dunes is still in real trouble! Can Shipilov finish him?
Shipilov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shipilov digs a good body shot into Dunes's ribs.
Shipilov throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Shipilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunes seems to have recovered his senses.
BOOM! Shipilov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dunes. Dunes tries to recover but Shipilov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dunes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 52 p4p, 76 weight class) and Aaron Lund (ranked 7 p4p, 10 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aaron Lund!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lund.
Nice defenses there by Lund.
A nice side step and Lund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster defending well as Lund loads up on a big left hand.
Lund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lund connects with an inside leg kick.
Lund misses with a body shot.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Lund slips under a jab.
Lund throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Lund avoids the punch easily.
Lund lands a nice hook to Lancaster's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Lund moved out of range.
Lund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lund slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster clobbers Lund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster gets through Lund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Lund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
Lund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lund lands an elbow inside.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Lancaster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lund misses with a punch to the body.
Lund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A short right from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lund looks winded!
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Lund's ribcage. Lund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster landing knees to the head.
It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lund lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Lund.
Lund misses with some punches.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lund scores with a hook to the body.
Lund tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lund misses with an elbow over the top.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lund blocks it with crossed arms.
Lund blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lund blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Lund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Lund.
Lund lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Lund is struggling to control the position.
Lund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Lund blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Lund.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Lund ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lund.
Lund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lund throws a nice head kick!
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund blocks it.
Lund with the inside leg kick.
Lund lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Lund.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lund.
Lund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lund staying out of range there.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Lund.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lund manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Lund.
A bit of stalling here from Lund.
Lancaster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lund misses with a punch on the inside.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliver Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lund lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lund.
Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lund lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lund is breathing heavily.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lund blocks it with crossed arms.
Lund misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Lund blocks it.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lund can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Lancaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster cracks Lund with a nice body shot.
Lancaster scores with a knee to the head.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Lund is blocking nicely.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lund is looking to control Lancaster's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lund has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lund creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster's defenses.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster pushes Lund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lund prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
Lund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lund blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lund lands an elbow that stopped Lancaster in his tracks for a moment.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lund avoids it.
Lancaster tries to work over Lund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lund.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Lund.
Lund prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lund works on Lancaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Lund throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lund looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lund there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund blocks it.
Lund throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lund keeps Lancaster at a distance using the push kick.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Lund.
Lund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Lund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lund looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster defending well as Lund loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund slips under a jab.
Lund wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Lund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lund avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lund momentarily.
Lancaster sizes up Lund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster gets a clinch.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster landing knees to the head.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lancaster.
Lund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lund is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lund pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lancaster.
Lund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lund.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
Lund struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a good knee to the midsection. Lund won't want to take too many of those.
Lund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Lund, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Lancaster misses with a knee to the head.
Lund lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Lund gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lund as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lund on the inside.
Lund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lund tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Lund.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Lund throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lund drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund cracks Lancaster with a good jab.
Lund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lund throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lund cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lund tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lund staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Lund moved out of range.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lund throws a fast counter high kick but Lancaster manages to duck under it in time.
Lund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lund misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lund works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lund manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Lund.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lund tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Lund.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lund takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lund takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lund slips under a jab.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lund.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Lund is out of range.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Lund misses.
Lund sizes up Lancaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Lund.
Lund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lund! But no joy.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Lund.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Lund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lund! But no joy.
Lund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lund manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent'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!
Lund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Lund lands.
Lund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster had his way with Aaron Lund in that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Lund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lund misses the jab.
Lund misses with a wild body shot.
Lund slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lund throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Lancaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lund ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Lund moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
Lund throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lund.
A knee to the head by Lancaster.
Lund lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancaster or not.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
A short right from Lund on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lund.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster gets through Lund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aaron Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Lund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lund misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lund lands an elbow that stopped Lancaster in his tracks for a moment.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lund is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lund lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Lund.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
Lancaster with a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lund.
Lund lands with a light punch inside.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lund lands a nice elbow.
Lund tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Lund back against the cage.
Lund throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lund lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lund misses with an elbow strike.
Lund lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Oliver Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Lund.
Lund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Lund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lund displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lancaster up against the cage.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lund scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lund tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster letting Lund take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Lund fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Lund.
I think Lancaster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
Oliver Lancaster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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