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C83: Haskins vs. Kahn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 3071 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 421 p4p, 251 weight class). DeVanzo comes to the cage accompanied by Renée & Renato - Save Your Love. Mangas has chosen I'm a Soldier as his entrance music. 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 42 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Mangas.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
Mangas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
A quick step to the side and DeVanzo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mangas throws out a leg kick but DeVanzo moves out of range and Mangas only half commits.
Mangas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 DeVanzo is rocked!
DeVanzo throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangas! But no joy.
Mangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mangas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Artie DeVanzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Oh DeVanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeVanzo misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a big right hand! Oh DeVanzo is in trouble here! Mangas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Ruiz Mangas 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Murray (ranked 1987 p4p, 1799 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 222 p4p, 205 weight class). Noriega is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. 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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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Noriega throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray jabs at Noriega's body.
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Murray takes one on the button.
Murray throws out a powerful jab.
Murray has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Noriega under the eye.
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noriega cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Murray is wise to it.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murray is rocked!
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega throws a big counter head kick but Murray avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega lands a head shot.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noriega tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noriega to the ground. Noriega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Murray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Noriega throws a hook but Murray blocks it.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noriega.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Noriega.
Murray checks a leg kick.
Noriega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murray connects with the punch.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murray throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murray throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray scores with a hook.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Crunch! Noriega slams his shin into Murray's torso.
Noriega punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Noriega lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murray misses the jab.
Murray fakes the leg kick and cracks Noriega in the body.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Murray checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Murray might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Murray.
A countering left hand to the body from Noriega misses.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Murray swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Murray throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Murray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Murray throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Murray throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick.
Murray stalks Noriega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noriega's face. Noriega staggers backwards, shaken.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Murray's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
Murray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Murray with a hook.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Murray, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Noriega's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray thows a leg kick but Noriega checks it
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murray or perhaps it was just good defense by Noriega, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray connects with the punch.
Murray throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Murray will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Murray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Noriega misses.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murray fails with a takedown attempt.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
Noriega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Murray lands but Noriega takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Murray. That snapped Noriega's head back.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Murray didn't see that one coming.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Noriega throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noriega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murray somewhat.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Noriega throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Noriega eats them both and turns towards Murray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noriega has time to react.
Murray takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murray checks it well.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Murray misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Murray finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Noriega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murray throws a combination that misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Murray throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noriega 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Post fight, Pablo Noriega took to the microphone: 'It Was A Good Win And Good Fight Against My Cuban Latino Homie, 1 More Fight And Win . Then I’m Having A Title Shot No Matter What. If I Lose I Leave, I Win And I Resign.'.
Alex Murray was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 964 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 135 p4p, 271 weight class). Princip has chosen Lord of This World by Black Sabbath as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley slips a jab from Princip.
No luck for Dudley with that takedown attempt.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip misses with a hook
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Princip's waist but Princip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudley off to one side.
Dudley looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Dudley drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him.
Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dudley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip misses with a double jab
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Princip throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip misses with a combination
and Dudley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Princip regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Princip pushes Dudley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dudley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dudley throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Princip works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dudley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Princip has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dudley is on him like a limpet, forcing Princip back against the cage.
Dudley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Princip pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Dudley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Princip lands a nice hook to Dudley's body. Dudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Princip misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Dudley works the jab nicely.
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip looks to land a combination. Dudley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with a takedown attempt - Princip sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Dudley's head back.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip misses with an uppercut
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Princip takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Princip misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Princip avoids the body shot from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Dudley's head and hops out.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudley.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
Princip misses with a shot to the body
and Dudley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Princip uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
As Princip tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Princip manages to avoid the attempt.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Princip is looking to escape.
Dudley trying to control the action but Princip is working from the bottom.
Princip pushes Dudley off looking to stand but Dudley dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley misses with a head shot. Princip uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dudley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dudley throwing strikes but missing.
Dudley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dudley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dudley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Princip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Princip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Princip pushes Dudley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Princip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dudley scrambles back to his feet.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Princip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Dudley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Princip digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Dudley blocks a jab.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
Dudley is putting a hurting on Princip here, landing some big shots from side control.
Princip takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Dudley crashes against the mat.
Princip dodges the ground and pound from Dudley.
Dudley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dudley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley with a jab.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip slips a jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Princip misses.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
The strikes coming from Dudley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Princip pushes Dudley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dudley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dudley throwing strikes but Princip manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Dudley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Princip decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Princip in a clinch.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Princip.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Dudley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Princip prevents it.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Princip gets underhooks to prevent Dudley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Princip manages to get underhooks.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Princip manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries to score a body lock takedown but Princip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Princip prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Princip prevents the takedown attempt.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry McCockiner (ranked 960 p4p, 1437 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 149 p4p, 216 weight class). McCockiner comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell to Cheyenn. Barry McCockiner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks throws out a loose jab but McCockiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCockiner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell Warriors Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCockiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Handicks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Donk. Handicks catches McCockiner right on the button with a cross.
McCockiner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from McCockiner.
McCockiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
McCockiner cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
McCockiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCockiner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from McCockiner.
Handicks misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCockiner misses with a straight left.
A big right from McCockiner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner throws a body kick that misses.
McCockiner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCockiner throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCockiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCockiner counters with a stiff right hand.
McCockiner lands an overhand right.
McCockiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks avoids a kick to the body.
McCockiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handicks throws out a counter right but McCockiner avoids it with no problem.
Handicks lunges at McCockiner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCockiner's hand.
Handicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCockiner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McCockiner misses.
Handicks throws a jab when McCockiner was well out of range.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCockiner to score with a decent uppercut.
McCockiner scores with the left hand. Handicks knows he should have avoided that one.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
McCockiner ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by McCockiner as he connects with a hook.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCockiner scores with a nice strike.
A cross from McCockiner lands.
McCockiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCockiner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Handicks avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Handicks.
McCockiner scores with a sloppy right hand. Handicks should have avoided that one.
McCockiner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCockiner tries to land a front kick but Handicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by McCockiner.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but McCockiner moved out of range.
McCockiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Handicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCockiner counters with a right hand to the body.
McCockiner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Handicks misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCockiner throws out the jab.
Handicks blocks a jab.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCockiner.
A shot to the liver by McCockiner. Beautiful body shot.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks jabs McCockiner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Handicks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks blocks a jab.
McCockiner lands with a shot to the body.
McCockiner looks to land a right hand but Handicks moved out of range.
Nice body punch from McCockiner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCockiner.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCockiner lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
McCockiner throws a looping overhand right but Handicks ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCockiner slips under a jab from Handicks.
McCockiner lands a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCockiner.
McCockiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks moves out of range as McCockiner throws a body kick.
McCockiner misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handicks. McCockiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a hook.
McCockiner connects with a right hand. Handicks shakes it off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Handicks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Handicks misses with an uppercut. McCockiner saw that one coming.
Handicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCockiner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Handicks fails to land with a series of punches.
McCockiner looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
Handicks misses with a right hand
and McCockiner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCockiner. That's going to slow Handicks down.
Handicks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCockiner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
McCockiner moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Handicks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCockiner has got the better of the exchanges.
McCockiner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Handicks if he has to take too many more of those.
McCockiner takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCockiner.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handicks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Handicks moves away from the strike by McCockiner.
Handicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McCockiner to counter with a crisp jab.
McCockiner moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
McCockiner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and McCockiner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Handicks is rocked!
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can McCockiner finish him?
Handicks walks into a left hand.
Handicks misses with a few strikes there.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
McCockiner moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks throws the left hand but McCockiner avoids the punch easily.
Handicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCockiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCockiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCockiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handicks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCockiner throws a sloppy head kick and Handicks moves out of range easily.
McCockiner misses with a looping right.
McCockiner scores with a nice right hand.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but McCockiner is just out of range.
Handicks moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCockiner feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down.
McCockiner misses the shot to the body.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand.
McCockiner tries to land a front kick but Handicks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Handicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCockiner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by McCockiner as he connects with a hook.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and McCockiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handicks defending well as McCockiner loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Handicks.
Handicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry McCockiner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Handicks throws a hook but McCockiner avoids it easily.
McCockiner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Handicks walks into a jab.
Handicks misses with a hook
and McCockiner counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks misses with a double jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCockiner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from McCockiner lands.
McCockiner throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCockiner misses with a hook to the body
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks moves forwards but McCockiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Handicks misses with a hook. McCockiner ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handicks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCockiner.
A big left from Handicks misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from McCockiner.
McCockiner throws a wild body kick that Handicks sees coming a mile off.
Handicks avoids the body shot from McCockiner.
McCockiner misses with a body kick.
Handicks throws a body punch but McCockiner moves out of range.
Handicks throws a right and a left that McCockiner avoids nicely.
McCockiner lands with a right hand.
Handicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCockiner slips under a jab.
McCockiner connects with a high kick.
Handicks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCockiner drops Handicks with a huge uppercut! Handicks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCockiner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McCockiner!
Barry McCockiner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damen Mayer (ranked 1209 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Remy Jacquard (ranked 132 p4p, 198 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damen Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remy Jacquard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquard is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Jacquard misses.
Mayer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacquard back to the cage. Mayer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacquard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mayer slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayer.
Jacquard throws a good cross that connects.
Mayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacquard sprawls well. He's pushed Mayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayer blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacquard. That snapped Mayer's head back.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Jacquard avoids it well and moves away.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer.
Jacquard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayer swivels and escapes.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacquard lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.
Mayer lands a jab to the head.
Jacquard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jacquard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mayer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayer.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer misses the shot to the body.
Jacquard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayer has Jacquard up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch but Mayer keeps him there for the moment.
Jacquard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacquard.
Jacquard is trying to push Mayer away but Mayer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mayer wants to stall.
Jacquard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacquard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mayer.
Jacquard is trying to break free.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacquard just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacquard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jacquard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacquard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mayer tries to work over Jacquard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacquard is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayer has double underhooks.
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayer throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Jacquard.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacquard circles away.
Jacquard is looking to chop away at Mayer's legs.
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Jacquard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayer throws the left hand but Jacquard avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a good jab.
Mayer throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Mayer lands.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer drives through and clinches with Jacquard against the cage.
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer is looking to wear down Jacquard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Mayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacquard misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer prevents Jacquard from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries for a kimura but Jacquard is defending well.
Mayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacquard pushes Mayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but Jacquard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Mayer's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer jabs at Jacquard's body.
Mayer slips under a jab from Jacquard.
Mayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Remy Jacquard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Jacquard misses.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Jacquard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Jacquard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacquard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayer.
Nice defenses there by Mayer.
Jacquard lands with a hook. Mayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jacquard. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayer slips under a jab from Jacquard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacquard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Jacquard from controlling successfully.
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacquard controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer has his foot on Jacquard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacquard works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayer working for a triangle but Jacquard defends it easily.
Jacquard wants to get up but he can't break Mayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacquard controls the pace.
Jacquard tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayer is defended easily by Jacquard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Jacquard tenderised Mayer's leg. Mayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacquard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayer.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mayer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jacquard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacquard pushes Mayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Jacquard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacquard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayer circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacquard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Jacquard moved out of range.
Jacquard tries to work over Mayer's front leg with a kick but Mayer checks it.
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard swings for the body but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Jacquard is quick to defend against it.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacquard pinned against the cage. Jacquard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard staying out of range there.
Mayer rushes Jacquard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jacquard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mayer wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacquard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard cracks Mayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
Mayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard throws a one two combo.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayer on the side of the head.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Mayer cracks Jacquard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacquard cracks a nice hook into Mayer's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacquard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquard throws a sloppy head kick and Mayer moves out of range easily.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacquard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacquard.
Mayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jacquard sprawls and moves away.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquard as he avoids it easily.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayer moves away.
Jacquard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayer avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayer feints and as Jacquard raises his hands in defense, Mayer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacquard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jacquard connects with a right hand. Mayer shakes it off.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Jacquard throws out a counter right but Mayer avoids it with no problem.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Mayer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayer takes one on the button.
Mayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard scores with the left hand. Mayer knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jacquard to the mat! Jacquard manages to get full guard.
Jacquard pushes Mayer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacquard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Mayer ducks down to avoid it.
Mayer connects with a looping right hand.
Mayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mayer has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayer.
Jacquard thuds his right hand into Mayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacquard lands with an uppercut that bounces Mayer off the cage and back into range.
Mayer tries to clinch but Jacquard is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacquard! But no joy.
Mayer lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Mayer. No joy for Jacquard on that attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacquard. That snapped Mayer's head back.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Mayer avoids the punch easily.
Mayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacquard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damen Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remy Jacquard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacquard jabs at Mayer's body.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard shoots in and drives through. Mayer sprawls well.
Jacquard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mayer drops his hands momentarily and Jacquard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jacquard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacquard 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Jacquard!
A very excited looking Remy Jacquard 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 664 p4p, 562 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 103 p4p, 85 weight class). Gulf comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gulf checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Marinov misses with a double jab
and Gulf counters with a series of strikes. Marinov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gulf tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marinov defending well as Gulf loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Marinov 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.
Gulf moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of Gulf's side.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Gulf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gulf. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Marinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gulf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Gulf misses with a hook to the body
and Marinov counters with a body kick that stops Gulf in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marinov lands with a nice body punch.
Marinov moves out of range as Gulf strikes.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gulf misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
Gulf moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Marinov is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gulf is out of range and Marinov settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Gulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gulf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Gulf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Marinov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Marinov misses.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gulf lands a leg kick that knocks Marinov off balance momentarily.
Marinov misses with a hook
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gulf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marinov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gulf is looking to score with low kicks.
Marinov throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
Marinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gulf slips under a jab from Marinov.
Gulf misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marinov throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Gulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marinov counters with a right hand to the body.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gulf throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Gulf slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. Gulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gulf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gulf.
Gulf blocks a leg kick.
Gulf is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gulf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gulf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gulf's head backwards.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf moves into the clinch.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the cage.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gulf.
Still in the clinch, Marinov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gulf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Marinov throws an off balance right hand
and Gulf counters with a left to the body.
Marinov cracks Gulf with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Marinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gulf slips under a jab.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gulf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marinov feints and then cracks Gulf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gulf down.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice hook to Gulf's body. Gulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov misses with an uppercut. Gulf saw that one coming.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Marinov misses
and Gulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov punishes Gulf's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gulf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marinov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gulfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Marinov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Gulf misses.
Gulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Gulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marinov throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf throws a body kick that misses.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gulf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leyte Gulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
Gulf throws a solid leg kick but Marinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gulf.
Some wild striking there from Gulf.
Gulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gulf tries to counter by clinching up but Marinov breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov misses with an uppercut.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Gulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Marinov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
Gulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Marinov does it's job there.
Marinov throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a jab.
Marinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gulf has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marinov with a jab.
Marinov blocks a head kick by Gulf.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Gulf slips the punch.
Gulf needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Gulf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Gulf missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gulf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marinov throws a good cross that connects.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov delivers a nice body kick.
Gulf cracks Marinov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gulf has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marinov to stand back up!
Marinov is rocked!
Marinov tries to get into range but Gulf steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Marinov! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Gulf scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 206 p4p, 185 weight class) and Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 27 p4p, 22 weight class). Saggy Dinglestomper told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi with a nice cross.
Kenobi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinglestomper checks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinglestomper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenobi with a hook.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dinglestomper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kenobi misses with the combination.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper connects with a high kick.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Kenobi lands.
Kenobi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinglestomper's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinglestomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Dinglestomper misses.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Dinglestomper avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi swings widly with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi misses with a double jab
and Dinglestomper counters with a body kick that stops Kenobi in his tracks momentarily.
Kenobi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Dinglestomper's head but Dinglestomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Dinglestomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenobi with a body shot.
Kenobi cracks Dinglestomper with a good jab.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinglestomper steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper works the jab nicely.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenobi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Kenobi does no damage.
Dinglestomper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi 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 Dinglestomper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dinglestomper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi misses with a two punch combination.
Dinglestomper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinglestomper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinglestomper checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a head kick by Dinglestomper.
Good exchange - Kenobi coming out on top.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinglestomper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick which misses Kenobi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenobi tries to avoid it.
Dinglestomper throws a right and a left that Kenobi avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kenobi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinglestomper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi throws a series of strikes that have Dinglestomper backpedaling.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenobi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kenobi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi cracks Dinglestomper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinglestomper clinches up against the cage.
Kenobi takes a shot to the head.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Dinglestomper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenobi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper slows down the pace here.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinglestomper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenobi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Saggy Dinglestomper has been cut.
Kenobi lands with a right to the head.
Dinglestomper cracks Kenobi with a nice body shot.
Dinglestomper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Dinglestomper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinglestomper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dinglestomper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dinglestomper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Dinglestomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Dinglestomper avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Dinglestomper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kenobi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kenobi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Dinglestomper cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Dinglestomper counters with a right hand to the body.
Kenobi swings for the body but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Kenobi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinglestomper counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kenobi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kenobi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dinglestomper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenobi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper wants to land a leg kick but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinglestomper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Dinglestomper misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper is looking to clinch.
Dinglestomper staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dinglestomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi scores with a nice body kick.
Dinglestomper is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Dinglestomper connects with a right hand. Kenobi shakes it off.
Dinglestomper cracks Kenobi with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Dinglestomper misses with a body shot.
Kenobi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinglestomper throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Dinglestomper's head but Dinglestomper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Dinglestomper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dinglestomper moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Dinglestomper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinglestomper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper slips a straight right by Kenobi.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dinglestomper with the inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Dinglestomper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dinglestomper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenobi with a body shot.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper scores with a head kick. Kenobi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper is looking to score with low kicks.
Dinglestomper checks a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinglestomper counters with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenobi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinglestomper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Dinglestomper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinglestomper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenobis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Dinglestomper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Dinglestomper throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kenobi's head.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper lands a front kick.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Dinglestomper ducked under it nicely.
Dinglestomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Dinglestomper slips a jab from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper blocks the body kick.
Kenobi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenobi throws a right hand that misses
and Dinglestomper makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kenobi really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
An inside leg kick from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dinglestomper lands a head kick. Kenobi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinglestomper lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dinglestomper scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenobi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi misses with a left hand
enabling Dinglestomper to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinglestomper wants to clinch.
Kenobi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dinglestomper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi connects with a body shot.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick.
Dinglestomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a shot to the body.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenobi misses the target.
Dinglestomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinglestomper!
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinglestomper missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinglestomper looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dinglestomper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dinglestomper dodges the punch combination from Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Saggy Dinglestomper'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dinglestomper scores with a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinglestomper momentarily.
Dinglestomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Kenobi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dinglestomper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi moves out of range of the leg kick from Dinglestomper.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Kenobi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinglestomper's head.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Dinglestomper.
Kenobi connects with a solid leg kick.
Dinglestomper cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
Kenobi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinglestomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinglestomper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a hook but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dinglestomper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dinglestomper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dinglestomper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dinglestomper scoring well with a low kick there.
Dinglestomper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kenobi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
Dinglestomper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Dinglestomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Dinglestomper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kenobi takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinglestomper connects with a body shot that sends Kenobi's belly button to the back.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Dinglestomper. That snapped Kenobi's head back.
Nice body kick from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dinglestomper stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dinglestomper moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinglestomper is just out of range.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinglestomper! But no joy.
Nice shot by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenobi can pounce on him.
Kenobi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Dinglestomper is out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dinglestomper digs a good hook to Kenobi's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi scores with a nice head shot.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinglestomper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dinglestomper slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Dinglestomper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
Dinglestomper is looking to chop away at Kenobi's legs.
Kenobi misses with a left hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a leg kick.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinglestomper moves away.
Dinglestomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Kenobi.
Dinglestomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinglestomper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dinglestomper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dinglestomper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi throws a push kick but Dinglestomper slaps the foot to one side.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Dinglestomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinglestomper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenobi checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Dinglestomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinglestomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Dinglestomper moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Dinglestomper's shoulder, as Dinglestomper tries to avoid the shot.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper moves out of range of the strikes.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinglestomper lands with a hook. Kenobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Dinglestomper moved out of range.
Dinglestomper misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Obi Wan Kenobi.
I think Kenobi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi very nearly forgot to thank Carnage Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aramis Knox (ranked 170 p4p, 220 weight class) and Verneri Ahma (ranked 24 p4p, 29 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down | Sick Puppies. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Aramis Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Ahma cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knox scores with the left hand. Ahma knows he should have avoided that one.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma throws a poor cross that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Ahma takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahma blocks an uppercut.
Knox has Ahma pushed against the cage.
Ahma avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Knox avoids the head kick by Ahma.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
Ahma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox lands a nice hook to Ahma's body. Ahma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahma.
Knox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Ahma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ahma trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma just content to control the position.
Ahma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox is letting Ahma control him for a moment.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Ahma keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahma controlling the position.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knox connects with a nice short shot to Ahma's temple.
Ahma taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahma regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahma controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahma.
Knox stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a one-two to the body.
Ahma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Ahma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ahma.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma trying to stall but Knox improves his position.
Knox pushes Ahma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahma blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ahma will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma managing to control the position.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahma has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knox.
Knox works over Ahma with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox landing with the ground and pound.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Knox is working hard here to advance position.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox working for submissions but it's allowed Ahma to get to half guard.
Knox tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Ahma sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox is in trouble now - Ahma has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahma looks to clinch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 It looks like Aramis Knox has been cut.
Ahma slips a straight right by Knox.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahma gets a clinch.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Knox is looking for a triangle here but Ahma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ahma trying to control the position but Knox is working away.
Knox wants to control but Ahma postures up.
Ahma trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma stands up out of the half guard.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox lunges at Ahma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahma's hand.
Ahma gets a takedown into half 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!
Knox is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma stalling.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahma is taking a breather. Knox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahma is trying to control the action in half guard but Knox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aramis Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahma works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knox is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knox is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahma has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma avoiding Knox 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahma looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verneri Ahma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 19 p4p, 87 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 4 p4p, 11 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Time throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Time moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Time connects with a leg kick.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Time.
Bandicoot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Time throwing a counter right hand but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot swings widly with a right hand
and Bandicoot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Bandicoot.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Time lands a big head kick that sends Bandicoot tumbling to the mat! Time takes a step backwards and waves Bandicoot back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bandicoot is rocked!
It looks like Crush Bandicoot has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Bandicoot is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Time tenderised Bandicoot's leg. Bandicoot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Time scores with a nice right hand.
Bandicoot with a jab.
Bandicoot seems to have recovered his senses.
Time takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Time takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Time there.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Time darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Time blocks a jab.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Bandicoot scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Time.
Bandicoot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Bandicoot.
It looks like My Time has been cut.
Time misses with a combination
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Time throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Time avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
Time is staying active underneath Bandicoot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandicoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Time is trying to stand up here but Bandicoot is controlling him well.
Bandicoot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Time pushes Bandicoot off but Bandicoot dives into side control.
Bandicoot trying to control the position but Time is working away.
Time is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bandicoot has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot working the head with strikes.
Time defending against the ground and pound.
Time tries to escape but Bandicoot is in control.
Time bucks up and tries to throw Bandicoot off but instead Bandicoot has got his back!
Bandicoot controlling well, preventing Time from escaping the position.
Bandicoot patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time covering up well and avoiding damage.
Time is trying to get back to his feet but Bandicoot has full control of the position and if anything, Time has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bandicoot trying to control.
Bandicoot lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Time.
Time throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Bandicoot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandicoot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
Time fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot.
Time connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandicoot. Bandicoot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Time is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Time is predictable there
and Bandicoot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Time lands a two punch combo.
Bandicoot misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
A jab from Bandicoot misses.
Time moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
Bandicoot loads up on a big right hand but Time slips the punch.
Time connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot dodges the punch combination from Time.
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 big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Time is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Time fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot just manages to avoid it.
Time seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandicoot misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandicoot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Time misses.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Time pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandicoot is out of range and Time settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Bandicoot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Time misses with a low kick.
Bandicoot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Time with a body shot.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
Time connects with a single shot there.
Time on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Time lands an overhand right.
Time takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bandicoot walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Time doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time throws a lazy head kick
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and Time counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bandicoot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bandicoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Time takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bandicoot circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Time to the canvas! Time doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bandicoot keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot is the new featherweight champion!
Crush Bandicoot seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Haskins (ranked 11 p4p, 48 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Kahn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. كارتل مدان kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mohammed Kahn told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins misses with a hook to the body
and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
A jab lands there for Haskins.
Kahn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
Haskins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haskins 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.
Haskins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn flicks out a counter leg kick but Haskins steps away.
Haskins drops Kahn with a beautiful combination! Kahn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haskins is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins misses with a straight left.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kahn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haskins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kahn sprawling to the canvas! Kahn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Haskins finish him?!
Kahn is rocked!
Haskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahn momentarily.
Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Haskins finish him?
That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
Haskins misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kahn seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
A combination from Haskins does no damage.
Kahn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kahn slips a straight right by Haskins.
Haskins misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn feints a counter leg kick.
Kahn instigates a clinch.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Haskins controls the action.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn blocks the body kick.
Haskins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Haskins misses with an uppercut. Kahn saw that one coming.
Kahn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haskins swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haskins throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looks for the body kick but Haskins saw that one coming.
Haskins misses with a jab to the body
and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kahn lands a big uppercut and Haskins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haskins looks OK. Kahn waves Haskins back to his feet!
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Dwayne Haskins's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haskins cracks Kahn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Kahn.
Haskins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kahn.
Haskins throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn counters with a big left hand that crumples Haskins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mohammed Kahn, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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