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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xing Ling (ranked 6606 p4p, 6705 weight class) and Andrei Sobral (ranked 656 p4p, 660 weight class). Andrei Sobral will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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 Tokyo, Xing Ling!
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, Andrei Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ling.
Sobral looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ling is fending him off so far but Sobral persists. Nope, Ling circles away and we're back to standing.
Ling throws a hook but Sobral avoids it easily.
Ling lands a jab.
Ling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobral has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ling is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sobral misses with a knee to the head.
Sobral is trying to force a seperation but Ling has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ling.
Ling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ling lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobral.
Ling can't find room to land a body shot as Sobral controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ling.
Sobral blocking some punches.
Sobral tries to circle away but Ling has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xing Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Sobral.
Sobral fails to land the takedown.
Xing Ling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Sobral.
Sobral takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobral fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobral has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ling after a bit of a struggle.
Ling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Ling manages to get underhooks.
Ling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ling misses with the head strike.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ling working aggressively here.
Ling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobral.
Ling misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
Sobral wants to break free but Ling has control.
Sobral is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ling gets through Sobral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ling working aggressively here.
Ling misses with some punches.
Sobral wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ling has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sobral.
Ling lands a body shot.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Sobral has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ling uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ling stands up and waves to Sobral to follow him.
Sobral throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ling throwing a counter right hand but Sobral manages to avoid it.
Sobral moves into the clinch successfully.
Ling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ling misses with the head strike.
Sobral has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobral can turn it around.
Ling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ling lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ling fails to land.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Sobral jumps guard and drags Ling to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral trying to keep a closed guard but Ling is proving a slippery customer.
Ling stops Sobral from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sobral kicks Ling off and gets back to his feet.
Sobral tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobral somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ling throws out the jab.
Sobral moves into the clinch successfully.
Ling misses with the head strike.
Sobral blocks a body shot from Ling.
Ling misses with a punch to the body.
Ling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ling lands an uppercut.
Ling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobral.
A head punch on the inside from Ling fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xing Ling dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ling misses with a wild body shot.
Ling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobral manages to avoid it.
Ling throws a body punch but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ling.
And Sobral tries to counter it with a takedown but Ling pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ling looks to land a right hand but Sobral moved out of range.
Ling throws an off balance right hand
and Sobral counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Xing Ling has been cut.
Ling throws a body punch but Sobral moves out of range.
Sobral misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ling is looking to counter punch.
Sobral forces Ling back against the cage and clinches.
Sobral wants to break free but Ling has control.
Ling can't find room to land a body shot as Sobral controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral prevents a body shot from Ling.
Ling is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobral's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sobral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobral clinches up with Ling and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ling.
Ling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ling misses with a body punch.
Sobral breaks the clinch.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Ling.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ling.
Sobral misses with a two punch combination.
Ling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobral rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ling fails to land.
Ling misses with some punches.
Sobral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ling. Sobral does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobral moves away from the strike by Ling.
Ling avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Ling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobral can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral feints a jab promting Ling to slip. Sobral then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ling slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling gets tackled into the cage by Sobral. Sobral maintains the clinch.
Ling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ling tries to work over Sobral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ling working aggressively here.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Ling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobral.
Ling working aggressively here.
Ling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ling lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling tries a body shot but Sobral blocks it.
Sobral using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ling has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ling digs a right hand into Sobral's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobral's gas tank.
Ling misses with a body punch.
Sobral has had enough of the clinch but Ling keeps him there for the moment.
Sobral is trying to break the clinch but Ling is controlling him.
Sobral breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xing Ling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobral clinches with his opponent.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Sobral breaks from the clinch.
Sobral has managed to clinch.
Ling has a couple of punches blocked by Sobral.
Sobral can't break the clinch.
Ling lands a body punch.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses with a punch to the body.
Ling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ling lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sobral's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xing Ling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ling.
Ling scores with a shot to the side of Sobral's head.
A short right from Ling on the inside.
Ling misses with a body punch.
Sobral is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ling tries a body shot but Sobral blocks it.
Sobral misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ling misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Ling as the two fighters clinch.
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 Xing Ling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xing Ling's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Sobral throws the kick towards the body but Ling avoids it.
Sobral slips under a jab.
Ling throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrei Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Ling misses.
Sobral clinches up against the cage.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Sobral breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral slips a straight right by Ling.
Sobral moves into the clinch.
Ling lands a nice uppercut.
Ling tries to throw a body punch but Sobral avoids it by throwing Ling back against the cage.
Ling misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is trying to break free.
Sobral prevents a body shot from Ling.
Ling struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobral controls his hands.
Ling throws a head punch that misses.
Sobral blocking some punches.
Sobral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ling blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobral blocks an uppercut.
Sobral manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Ling lands.
Sobral will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sobral lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ling circles away quickly and effectively.
Ling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobral drops his hands momentarily and Ling takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sobral instigates a clinch.
Ling misses with some punches.
Sobral tries to circle away but Ling has him pinned against the cage.
Ling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ling swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ling misses with some punches.
Ling lands with a light punch inside.
Sobral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ling swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ling misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ling throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobral.
Ling working aggressively here.
Sobral pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobral slips under a jab.
Ling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobral was well out of range. Poor timing from Ling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andrei Sobral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobral moves away.
Sobral drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ling defends it well.
Sobral closes the distance and pushes Ling back into the cage.
Sobral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ling misses with some punches.
Sobral is looking to break free of the clinch but Ling has double underhooks.
Ling working aggressively here.
Xing Ling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobral tries to break free but Ling pushes him back against the cage.
Ling keeps control of Sobral as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobral is trying to force a seperation but Ling has the dominant position.
Sobral is trying to push Ling away but Ling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobral wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sobral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ling misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ling fails to land.
Sobral tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobral drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ling pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xing Ling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ling, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xing Ling!
Xing Ling very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kovacs Zoltan (ranked 6194 p4p, 6870 weight class) and Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 645 p4p, 676 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kovacs Zoltan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toryiama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zoltan is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoltan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zoltan tries to get out of the position.
Toryiama seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zoltan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Dankovich (ranked 5211 p4p, 6200 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 570 p4p, 631 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Ritola.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dankovich.
It appears Dankovich was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ritola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dankovich.
A nice leg kick from Dankovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dankovich scores with a kick to the body.
Ritola looks winded!
Dankovich sends Ritola crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let Ritola up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankovich looks to throw a body kick
and Ritola counters with a thumping low kick.
Ritola tried to score with a low kick but Dankovich checks it.
Dankovich cracks Ritola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dankovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ritola to stand back up!
 Ritola is rocked!
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dankovich can pounce on him.
Ritola is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
Dankovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ritola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ritola seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankovich throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Dankovich backing away here, and Ritola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dankovich throws a push kick but Ritola slaps the foot to one side.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Ritola is predictable there
and Dankovich counters with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich lands with a nice body punch.
Dankovich is looking to slow Ritola down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ritola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Ritola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Ritola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dankovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dankovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ritola's head.
Dankovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dankovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ritola will feel that in the morning.
Dankovich works Ritola's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dankovich feints and then cracks Ritola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ritola down.
Dankovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ritola 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.
Ritola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dankovich.
Dankovich thumps Ritola with a low kick.
Dankovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritola. That did some damage!
Dankovich drops Ritola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ritola looks back up at him and smiles so Dankovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola switches off momentarily and Dankovich cracks him with a monster right hand! Ritola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dankovich dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dankovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kado Seyama (ranked 5109 p4p, 5799 weight class) and Saul Rivera (ranked 554 p4p, 598 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kado Seyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seyama looks to land a combination but Rivera avoids it well.
Rivera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rivera showed some decent athleticism there.
Rivera prevents Seyama from improving his position.
Seyama actively working from the bottom here.
Rivera is thwarting Seyama's attempts to control the position.
Rivera stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera is trying to control. Seyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivera slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seyama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seyama.
Rivera wants to get up but he can't break Seyama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seyama is keeping the position for now.
Seyama controls Rivera momentarily but Rivera frees himself.
Seyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Seyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seyama trying to control the action but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Seyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivera defending well though.
Seyama controlling the pace.
Seyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rivera.
Seyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rivera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seyama, into his guard.
Seyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Seyama, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
Seyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivera defends it easily.
Seyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivera wants to control from the top but Seyama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seyama trying to keep a closed guard but Rivera is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Kado Seyama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivera drives through with a takedown into Seyama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Seyama is working hard here to advance position.
Seyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Seyama is tightening it up a little... Rivera has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rivera reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rivera taps out! Nice BJJ there by Seyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kado Seyama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Cain (ranked 4707 p4p, 5130 weight class) and Oba Umar (ranked 539 p4p, 562 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Dangerous knees
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Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malakai Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oba Umar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umar swings widly with a right hand
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Umar throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Umar cracks Cain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Umar finish him?
It looks like Malakai Cain has been cut.
Umar misses with a left hand
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Umar steps in with a hook that catches Cain right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Umar follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cain looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oba Umar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Watson (ranked 3511 p4p, 5910 weight class) and Emerson Schmidt (ranked 456 p4p, 622 weight class). Max Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Schmidt lands a right hook to the body.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Watson slips under a jab from Schmidt.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Schmidt 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.
Schmidt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a left to the body.
Watson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Watson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Schmidt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Watson. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
Emerson Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with a body shot.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Schmidt misses with a hook.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt loads up on a big right hand but Watson slips the punch.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schmidt is rocked!
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Schmidt looks winded!
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!
Schmidt is aggressively charging in as Watson backs up avoiding any damage. Watson tosses out a jab and Schmidt runs right into it face first! Schmidt is out cold! Watson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Schmidt's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Watson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Leopoldo (ranked 5329 p4p, 3703 weight class) and James Beam (ranked 591 p4p, 474 weight class). Beam has chosen 32 fucks by FIRE FROM THE GODS as his entrance music. Blake Leopoldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Beam's chin.
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Beam!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leopoldo blocking some punches.
Beam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Beam blocks a body shot from Leopoldo.
Beam misses with the head strike.
Leopoldo avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Leopoldo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopoldo.
Beam lands a nice shot to the body.
Beam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud.
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beam lands a hook that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Beam lands a shot to the body.
Beam misses with some punches.
Beam letting Leopoldo take a breather here.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldo controls the action.
Beam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leopoldo takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Beam scores with a shoulder strike.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldo controls the action.
Beam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beam lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Beam lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Beam.
Leopoldo is stalling here.
Beam scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Beam.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Beam lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beam works on Leopoldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Beam working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Beam.
Beam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leopoldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beam lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Beam - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leopoldo backwards.
Beam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo tries to stall but Beam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leopoldos head.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopoldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beam lands a body shot.
Beam tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Beam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Beam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beam lands with a right hand.
Beam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leopoldo on the side of the head.
Beam catches Leopoldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leopoldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beam's waist but Beam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leopoldo off to one side.
Leopoldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Leopoldo is rocked!
Beam gets a clinch.
Oh Leopoldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beam digs a right hand underneath Leopoldo's ribcage. Leopoldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beam tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Leopoldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Beam struggles to land a body shot inside as Leopoldo controls his hands.
Beam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Beam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beam gets through Leopoldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beam lands with a left to the head.
Beam pushes Leopoldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow.
Beam lands a shot to the body.
Beam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beam.
Beam lands with a short shot to the head.
Beam lands a shot to the body.
Beam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Beam.
Leopoldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beam throws a shot to the body.
Beam instigates a clinch.
Beam works on Leopoldo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beam scores with a shoulder strike.
Beam tightens his grip and picks Leopoldo up, before dumping him to the ground. Leopoldo manages to land in guard.
Leopoldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam wants to control from the top but Leopoldo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beam is aware though and is defending well.
Leopoldo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leopoldo has tightened it up now! Beam should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Longchain (ranked 1884 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 244 p4p, 406 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255
8 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrock has managed to clinch.
Lothbrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lothbrock is pressed up against the cage. Longchain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lothbrock down to the mat. Lothbrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Longchain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Longchain as Lothbrock shoots in.
Lothbrock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Longchain's guard.
Longchain looking for a sweep. Not yet Longchain, not yet.
Longchain is working hard here to advance position.
Lothbrock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Longchain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lothbrock defends well.
Longchain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain looking for a triangle here. Lothbrock is fighting it but it looks tight! Longchain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lothbrock is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Longchain!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fraiberg (ranked 1844 p4p, 2921 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 235 p4p, 370 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Fraiberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Fraiberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fraiberg scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fraiberg.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick
and Fraiberg counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fraiberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Fraiberg lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraiberg scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fraiberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fraiberg sends McGuire crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fraiberg is motioning to the referee to let McGuire up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles McGuire limp body while Fraiberg jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Fraiberg!
A relieved looking Michael Fraiberg 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Funches (ranked 539 p4p, 2566 weight class) and Richard Morrison (ranked 65 p4p, 266 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Funches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funches thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a crisp one two that drops Funches! Morrison thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Funches to his feet! Funches is in big trouble!
Funches misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funches's knee momentarily.
Morrison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funches throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Funches to counter with a crisp jab.
Funches swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funches throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches misses with a leg kick.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Funches bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Funches cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funches throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison feints a counter leg kick.
Funches throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funches.
Funches has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Funches throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funches feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison shapes to counter with a head kick.
Funches avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Funches swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morrison counters with a thumping low kick.
Funches closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funches.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Funches controls his hands.
Funches is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funches takes a shot to the head.
Funches throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison prevents a body shot from Funches.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Funches swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funches working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Funches's ribcage. Funches let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funches working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Funches tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Funches tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Morrison.
Morrison works on Funches's body with a couple of short punches.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
Funches looking to throw knees to the head but Morrison is blocking nicely.
Funches blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Funches controls the action.
Funches takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funches.
Funches tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Funches lands a body shot.
Funches jumps guard but Morrison stands there with Funches around his waist. Funches gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Funches tries to land a knee to the head but Morrison blocks with his arms.
Funches blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Funches controls his hands.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrison lands a right hand.
Funches successfully pulls guard.
Funches looking for a sweep. Not yet Funches, not yet.
Funches is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Funches has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funches trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funches working a defensive guard here.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funches misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funches tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Funches fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funches looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Morrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Funches throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Funches.
Funches throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Funches throws a good cross that connects.
Funches throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a solid body kick.
Funches scores with a hook.
Funches attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Funches takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funches tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funches.
Funches uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morrison has time to react.
Funches connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funches stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funches lands a right hook to the body.
Ron Funches is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funches scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funches.
Funches throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Funches. Beautiful body shot.
Funches tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Funches tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Morrison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funches.
Funches moves into the clinch.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Funches avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Funches controls the action.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funches misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funches swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funches.
Funches can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Morrison working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Funches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funches blocks an uppercut.
Funches tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Funches lands a nice uppercut.
Funches blocks an uppercut.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Funches fails to land.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Funches misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
Funches lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funches obliges.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches scores with a shoulder strike.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Funches controls his hands.
Funches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Funches lands an uppercut.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funches digs a right hand underneath Morrison's ribcage. Morrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
Morrison works on Funches's body with a couple of short punches.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funchess head.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
Richard Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison gets through Funches's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funches tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Funches cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
A short right from Funches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funches lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funches tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrison avoids it.
Funches lands with a light punch inside.
Morrison tries a body shot but Funches blocks it.
Funches working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Morrison.
Funches jumps guard.
Funches looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison passes into half guard.
Funches has a hand on Morrison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morrison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Morrison avoids the attempt from Funches to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funches is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Funches 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!
Funches gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funches tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funches throws a front kick aimed at Morrison's knee but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Funches avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Funches throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funches clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the cage.
Funches misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funches swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funches misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funches lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
A right hand to the body from Funches.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funches misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Funches on the inside.
Funches misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Funches lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funches or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body.
Funches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funches's elbow.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Funches uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrison.
A short left from Morrison.
Morrison lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funches misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Funches tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Funches tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Funches controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funches obliges.
Funches tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison lands a left hand.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
Funches blocks a body shot from Morrison.
A shot in the inside from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison gets through Funches's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Morrison as the two fighters clinch.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison lands a body punch.
Funches misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Funches gets control of Morrison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Funches will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
Funches looking to control.
Morrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Funches has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
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.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
Funches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funches trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funches scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funches connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Funches lands the left hand.
Morrison misses with a leg kick.
Funches is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morrison.
Funches moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Morrison!
After winning the bout, Richard Morrison 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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