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CDFC 10: Biko vs Cortez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joao Dos Santos (ranked 5314 p4p, 5919 weight class) and Kolton Johnson Jr (ranked 309 p4p, 333 weight class). Kolton Johnson Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolton Johnson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson Jr defends it nicely.
Dos Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson Jr, who protects the arm well.
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Johnson Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Fury (ranked 5940 p4p, 5324 weight class) and Floruit Biggus (ranked 438 p4p, 411 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Floruit Biggus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury lands with an overhand left.
Biggus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biggus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fury lands a jab to the nose.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Fury misses.
Fury lands with a right hand.
Fury lands with a hook. Biggus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggus on the side of the head.
Biggus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biggus misses with a takedown attempt
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury connects with a jab.
Fury throws a one two combo.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Biggus's belly button to the back.
Fury moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fury connects with a right hand. Biggus shakes it off.
Fury shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Biggus eats them both and turns towards Fury to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Biggus has his takedown stuffed
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Fury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fury.
Biggus shoots and misses
and Biggus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrew Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floruit Biggus.
Decent striking displayed by Fury there.
Fury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Biggus with a poor takedown
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Fury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biggus doesn't seem phased though.
Biggus fails to land the takedown.
Biggus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a sloppy right hand. Biggus should have avoided that one.
Biggus wants to clinch but Fury slips to the side
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggus shoots in looking for a takedown. Fury tries to sprawl out of it but Biggus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Fury's head coaches at HK GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Biggus takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fury throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fury darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fury blocks a jab.
Biggus with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fury counter with a right hand.
Biggus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fury is working the combinations to good effect here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fury.
Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Biggus's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Fury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fury lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggus off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggus is defended easily by Fury.
Fury is looking for a counter combo.
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrew Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggus fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggus shoots and misses
and Biggus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrew Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floruit Biggus.
Fury lands a nice hook to Biggus's body. Biggus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biggus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Biggus at a distance.
Fury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biggus on the side of the head.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggus can do to turn this around?
Fury scores with a jab.
Fury connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury connects with a crisp jab.
Biggus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fury is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Biggus.
Fury digs a good body shot into Biggus's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Fury.
Biggus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Biggus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biggus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biggus with a poor takedown
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biggus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Biggus there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury feints a jab promting Biggus to slip. Fury then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Biggus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Biggus with a poor takedown
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Biggus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biggus scrambles back to his feet.
Biggus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Biggus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fury counters with a one-two to the body.
Fury gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Biggus has him pressed against the cage.
Fury wants to break free but Biggus has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.
Biggus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biggus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fury just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fury can't break the clinch.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Biggus is controlling him.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biggus backwards.
Biggus prevents Fury from breaking the clinch.
Biggus is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Biggus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggus passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Fury dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Fury scores with a hook to the body. Biggus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biggus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fury jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Fury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Biggus doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Biggus's belly button to the back.
Fury rushes Biggus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fury tries to break free but Biggus pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggus is trying to pull guard but Fury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Biggus prevents Fury from breaking the clinch.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Biggus has him pressed against the cage.
Biggus tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
Fury working hard to break the clinch.
Biggus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fury walks away with a smile on his face. Biggus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floruit Biggus.
Fury throws a good cross that connects.
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Biggus in a clinch.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biggus backwards.
Floruit Biggus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Biggus tries to pull guard but Fury won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Biggus won't allow it.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Biggus has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biggus tries for a takedown but Fury manages to get underhooks.
Fury is trying to break free.
Fury tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biggus prevents Fury from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Fury is trying to push Biggus away but Biggus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Biggus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Biggus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biggus shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Biggus misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury lands a lovely overhand right.
Biggus misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury scores with a nice head shot.
Biggus fails with the takedown
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Biggus tries for a takedown but Fury circles away easily
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggus fails with the takedown
and Biggus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Fury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fury, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Fury!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Allan Jr (ranked 6241 p4p, 3416 weight class) and Little Jimmy (ranked 451 p4p, 321 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zack Allan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allan Jr defends it nicely.
Allan Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Allan Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Allan Jr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Allan Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Allan Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jimmy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Allan Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jimmy is just riding it out for now. Allan Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Jimmy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Allan Jr is tapping! Great win for Jimmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Little Jimmy!
A relieved looking Little Jimmy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Covington (ranked 3835 p4p, 4997 weight class) and Paul Mills (ranked 442 p4p, 521 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Mills!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mills defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Covington.
Mills tries to counter with a clinch but Covington shakes him off and moves away.
Covington rushes Mills and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Covington in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Brian Covington has been cut.
Covington avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Covington avoiding damage.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Covington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Covington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mills can't fight it off and eventually Covington manages to take the fight to the floor. Mills looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mills is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mills wants to stand up but Covington is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mills's head.
Covington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mills wants to get back to his feet but Covington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mills has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington prevents Mills from getting back to his feet.
Covington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mills wants to stand and escape but Covington is having none of it.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Covington works over Mills with some ground and pound from guard.
Covington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Covington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mills is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mills manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Covington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Covington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from Covington.
Mills throws an elbow but it misses.
Covington blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Covington has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mills misses with an elbow over the top.
Mills is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mills uses from the top position.
Covington has control of Mills's left arm, preventing Mills from doing any damage.
Covington looking for a sweep. Not yet Covington, not yet.
Covington pulls Mills in close to his closed guard and prevents Mills from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mills throws a big right hand that misses.
Mills postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Covington is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mills, into his guard.
Covington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mills's head.
Covington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mills not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills being controlled here, momentarily.
Covington's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Covington stops Mills from standing up.
Covington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Covington is working Mills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Covington stops Mills from standing up.
Mills has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Covington has passed into side control.
Mills takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mills regains half guard.
Covington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Covington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Covington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - Covington circles away.
Brian Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mills on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mills has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Covington is on him like a limpet, forcing Mills back against the cage.
Mills taking a breather.
Covington blocks an elbow strike from Mills.
Covington lands a left hand.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mills.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Covington scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills takes a shot to the head.
Covington works on Mills's body with a couple of short punches.
Mills lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Covington.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Covington has picked Mills up - he's going for a ride! Covington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Covington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mills is trying to stand.
Covington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mills gets full guard.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Covington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mills's head.
Brian Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Mills is keeping the position.
Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington won't allow Mills to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington won't allow Mills to get back to his feet.
Covington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Covington chips away with some ground and pound.
Covington is stalling in the full guard.
Covington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Covington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mills wants to stand up but Covington is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington with a nice head shot there.
Covington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington looking to pass the guard.
Covington connects with a couple of short punches.
Covington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Covington controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Covington stops Mills from standing up.
Mills manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Covington.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mills tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mills darts in trying to clinch
and Covington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mills won't be happy with that.
Mills explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mills is looking to clinch but Covington is avoiding it.
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 Brian Covington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Covington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Covington fails with a takedown attempt.
Covington connects with a jab.
Covington has closed the distance and engaged Mills in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Covington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Covington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mills avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mills lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Covington blocks an elbow strike.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Covington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Covington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Covington blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Covington.
Brian Covington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mills misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Covington.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mills.
A bit of stalling here from Covington.
Covington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Covington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Covington stops Mills from getting back to his feet.
Covington lands with a punch from half guard.
Covington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Covington drops an elbow to the side of Mills's head.
Mills makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covington misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills moves in looking to clinch but Covington pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Covington misses the target.
Covington shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.
Mills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Covington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Covington darts in and clinches Mills up against the cage.
Mills is trying to stall.
Mills with a knee to the head.
Covington lands with a left to the head.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mills pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Covington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mills creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Covington lands with a short shot to the head.
Covington leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mills has had enough of the clinch but Covington keeps him there for the moment.
Mills looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Covington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Covington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mills is trying to escape back to his feet but Covington uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Covington controls the position from side control.
Mills tries to bench press Covington off him but Covington keeps the position.
Covington controls the position.
Covington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mills on the ground.
Mills tries to escape but Covington is in control.
Covington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Covington landing a few strikes.
Mills is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mills throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Covington scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mills to see if he's OK.
Covington controls the position.
Covington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mills sneaks out the side door and pushes Covington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covington shoots in but no luck this time.
Mills let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Covington moves into the clinch.
Mills letting Covington take a breather here.
Covington jumps guard and drags Mills to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paul Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Covington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Covington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Covington!
A less than humble Brian Covington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed El Shaarawy (ranked 4095 p4p, 5445 weight class) and Vick Venom (ranked 475 p4p, 550 weight class). El Shaarawy's entrance music is Phenomenal - Eminem . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed El Shaarawy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom slips a jab and a cross from El Shaarawy.
El Shaarawy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Venom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
El Shaarawy pushes Venom away with a front kick.
El Shaarawy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venom shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
El Shaarawy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Venom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shaarawy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venom throws a jab when El Shaarawy was well out of range.
It looked like El Shaarawy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Venom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
El Shaarawy struggling a bit here.
Venom works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Venom tries to advance to mount but El Shaarawy instead regains half guard.
Venom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom is looking to advance position but El Shaarawy won't allow it.
Venom blocks the strikes from El Shaarawy.
El Shaarawy is controlling Venom's trapped leg to prevent Venom from advancing to side control.
Venom is pressing down on El Shaarawy's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Shaarawy is holding on for now.
Venom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El Shaarawy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Venom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Venom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
El Shaarawy striking from half guard on the bottom.
Venom working over El Shaarawy with some ground and pound. El Shaarawy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Venom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Venom is keen to just control but El Shaarawy is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom throwing shots but El Shaarawy is blocking nicely.
El Shaarawy manages to get to full guard.
Venom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Venom lands a couple of elbows.
Venom looking to sit in guard and control but El Shaarawy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
El Shaarawy trying to control the position from guard on top but Venom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shaarawy chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Venom controlling the position.
Venom wants to sweep here but El Shaarawy controlling him for the moment.
El Shaarawy trying to control the position from guard on top but Venom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venom trying to control the position.
Venom keeping moving, preventing El Shaarawy from controlling successfully.
Venom looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Venom can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
El Shaarawy trying to control the position from guard on top but Venom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Shaarawy shoots in but no luck this time.
El Shaarawy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Shaarawy is breathing heavily.
Venom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
El Shaarawy works his way to full guard. Good work.
El Shaarawy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Venom landing some decent shots from guard.
Venom lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vick Venom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. El Shaarawy sprawls well initially but Venom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Venom winds up and cracks El Shaarawy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Shaarawy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Shaarawy.
Venom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 El Shaarawy is rocked!
Venom arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! El Shaarawy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Usman (ranked 3525 p4p, 3814 weight class) and Antonio Ray (ranked 414 p4p, 442 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamaru Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Ray!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Usman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Usman throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
Ray misses with a hook
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ray thows a body kick. Usman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Usman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ray.
Good work by Usman as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Usman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ray.
That kick from Ray tenderised Usman's leg. Usman is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Usman is out of range.
Ray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ray.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray misses with a kick to the body
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Usman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Usman works Ray's body with a nice hook.
Ray throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ray looks to throw a body kick
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman scores with a punch to the head.
Usman walks into a jab.
Ray misses with a left hand
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray throws a leg kick
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Ray is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a head kick that misses
and Usman counters with a big right hand! Oh Ray is in trouble here! Usman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman!
An out of breath Kamaru Usman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Milfort (ranked 4259 p4p, 3282 weight class) and Purus Diavolum (ranked 522 p4p, 427 weight class). Milfort kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd.. Purus Diavolum 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Milfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Purus Diavolum!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diavolum throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Milfort catches Diavolum right on the button with a cross.
Milfort misses with a body shot.
Milfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Milfort throws out a loose jab but Diavolum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milfort looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diavolum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Milfort lands.
Diavolum is rocked!
Diavolum loses concentration momentarily and Milfort pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Diavolum crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Milfort finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antoine Milfort!
During a confident post fight interview, Antoine Milfort 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brook Anderson (ranked 3512 p4p, 3564 weight class) and Ruslan Zerkovski (ranked 411 p4p, 413 weight class). Ruslan Zerkovski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brook Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Zerkovski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zerkovski pinned against the cage. Zerkovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Anderson backs off Zerkovski throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
Zerkovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Zerkovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkovski is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Zerkovski is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brook Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a head kick but Zerkovski moves out of range.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson forces Zerkovski back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zerkovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson has been working on his balance at For Pride and Prodigies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zerkovski.
Zerkovski is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zerkovski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Zerkovski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zerkovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zerkovski smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zerkovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson shoots in but Zerkovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zerkovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Zerkovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.
Zerkovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerkovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Zerkovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zerkovski tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Zerkovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Zerkovski holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
Zerkovski misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zerkovski working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Zerkovski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zerkovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerkovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Zerkovski is looking for the big counter here.
Anderson darts in and clinches Zerkovski up against the cage.
Anderson pulls guard effortlessly.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zerkovski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zerkovski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zerkovski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson working for a triangle but Zerkovski defends it easily.
Zerkovski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Zerkovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkovski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zerkovski trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Zerkovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zerkovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zerkovski looking to pass the guard.
Zerkovski connects with a couple of short punches.
Zerkovski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zerkovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Zerkovski throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerkovski works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Zerkovski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Zerkovski tries to pass.
Anderson working for a triangle but Zerkovski defends it easily.
Anderson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zerkovski rolls with it to try and escape but Anderson cranks on the arm and Zerkovski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brook Anderson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simba Smith (ranked 5770 p4p, 3211 weight class) and Jack Goff (ranked 327 p4p, 206 weight class). Jack Goff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Goff!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goff clinches.
Smith pulls guard.
Goff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goff won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Goff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goff defends it easily.
Goff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goff trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goff on the ground.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to stand up but Goff won't let him.
Smith postures up in Goff's guard and throws a big left but Goff blocks it.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Goff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goff won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Goff drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Goff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is posturing up here but Goff has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Goff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Goff!
A victorious Jack Goff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Biko (ranked 2702 p4p, 4220 weight class) and Eddie Cortez (ranked 323 p4p, 474 weight class). Eddie Cortez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Biko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biko swats away the attempt to clinch by Cortez.
Biko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Biko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cortez shoots in looking for a takedown. Biko tries to sprawl out of it but Cortez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortez or perhaps it was just good defense by Biko, which made it look bad.
Biko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Biko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jon Biko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Cortez.
Biko drives through and clinches with Cortez against the cage.
Cortez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Biko holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Biko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biko scores with a hook to the body.
Biko misses with a punch on the inside.
Biko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Biko lands with a right to the head.
Biko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Biko.
Still in the clinch, Biko scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Biko pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biko scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortezs head.
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
Biko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Biko.
Biko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortez is rocked!
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Biko lands with a left to the head.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Biko finish him?
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biko smiles and moves away.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortez looks for a takedown but Biko sprawls well.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Biko moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Biko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Biko.
Cortez jumps guard but Biko stands there with Cortez around his waist. Cortez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Biko pushes Cortez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortez looks winded!
A short right from Biko.
Biko has Cortez pressed against the cage.
Biko gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biko just leaning against Cortez, taking a breather.
Cortez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biko smiles and moves away.
Biko throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biko drops Cortez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cortez looks back up at him and smiles so Biko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 It looks like Eddie Cortez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biko.
Biko throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon Biko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biko throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biko throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Biko moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Biko stalling against the cage.
Biko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biko prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Biko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Cortez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biko moves into the clinch successfully.
Biko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Biko taking a breather.
Biko taking a breather.
Biko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jon Biko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Biko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Biko.
Biko pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez tries to pull guard but Biko holds him up against the cage and eventually Cortez drops back down to his feet.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Biko manages to get underhooks.
Jon Biko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Cortez.
A short right from Biko.
Biko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Biko misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Biko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Biko.
Biko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cortez takes a shot to the head.
Biko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
A short right from Biko.
Biko gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biko lands a shoulder strike.
Biko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biko unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cortez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Biko is unloading with more strikes now! Cortez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Biko!
Jon Biko is the new lightweight champion!
Jon Biko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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