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HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 1559 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 208 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Bob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Bob counters with a left and a right that stings Sandoval.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Bob tries to keep at a distance but Sandoval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Bob's head back.
Sandoval paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandoval lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sandoval lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bob, pushing him back against the cage.
Sandoval wants a takedown but no success here.
Sandoval misses with the head strike.
Bob lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob is stalling here.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval goes for a takedown attempt but Bob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
Sandoval drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sandoval trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob is letting Sandoval control him for a moment.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandoval wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sandoval is trying to ground and pound but Bob uses the momentary lack of control by Sandoval to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to control but Sandoval is keeping busy.
Sandoval performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandoval is looking to stall here but Bob recovers full guard.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Sandoval working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sandoval pushing down on Bob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob defending well though.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Sandoval wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sandoval is nestled in close to Bob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Sandoval throws a series of punches but Bob moves out of range.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
A big right from Bob misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Scooter Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandoval scores with a jab.
Sandoval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob misses with a right hand
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval shoots and misses
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandoval sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Sandoval.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sandoval is defended easily by Bob.
Bob cracks Sandoval with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bob has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sandoval to stand back up!
 Sandoval is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval fails to land the takedown.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the body
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandoval is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Bob throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob scores with a counter punch that sends Sandoval to the canvas! Bob smells blood - he's punishing Sandoval with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sandoval has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Bob!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Van Barle (ranked 1921 p4p, 849 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 260 p4p, 118 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Van Barle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine darts in and clinches Van Barle up against the cage.
Van Barle throws a head punch that misses.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Barle is defending well for now.
Van Barle stalling the fight.
Smash Machine lands a shoulder strike.
Van Barle lands a body shot.
Smash Machine avoids the elbow strike from Van Barle, against the cage.
Smash Machine avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Barle.
Van Barle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Van Barle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Barle looking to stall.
Van Barle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Van Barle is blocking nicely.
Van Barle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Barle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smash Machine's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Van Barle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Barle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine working Van Barle over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Barle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Barle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Van Barle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Barle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Barle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Barle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smash Machine scores with a knee to the head.
Van Barle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Van Barle is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Barle avoids the damage to the body.
Van Barle avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Van Barle.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Van Barle's ribcage.
Smash Machine blocks an uppercut.
Van Barle misses with a knee strike.
Van Barle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to pull guard but Van Barle won't allow it.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Van Barle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Barle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smash Machine dodges an elbow strike from Van Barle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Barle.
Van Barle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Barle lands a body punch.
Smash Machine looks winded!
Smash Machine takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Barle scores with a shot to the side of Smash Machine's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clinch King Smash Machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dillon Van Barle!
Dillon Van Barle took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 298 p4p, 319 weight class) and Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 40 p4p, 45 weight class). Nickel comes to the cage accompanied by TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Baruto Tonissaar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with an inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Nickel clinches up with Tonissaar and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickel tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar thinks about the counter body kick.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Tonissaar tries to land a body kick
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar takes one to the chin there.
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nickel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonissaar can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Tonissaar counters with a body kick.
Nickel instigates a clinch.
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Tonissaar jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickel tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonissaar. Nickel shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Tonissaar with an uppercut!
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonissaar eats them both and turns towards Nickel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Nickel 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.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Nickel lands a body shot.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel lunges at Tonissaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonissaar's hand.
Nickel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickel backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickel moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 966 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Chanthaphone Southanouvong (ranked 150 p4p, 301 weight class). Southanouvong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Y-U- Smilin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Gus McCrae 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Southanouvong looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
McCrae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Southanouvong throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
McCrae looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Southanouvong misses with the combination.
McCrae scores with a nice strike.
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCrae lands a nice shot that snaps Southanouvong's head back.
McCrae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Southanouvong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southanouvong throws out a powerful jab.
Southanouvong lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southanouvong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCrae.
Jab, jab by Southanouvong - just one landing.
Southanouvong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Southanouvong lands with an overhand left.
Southanouvong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCrae's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae misses with an uppercut. Southanouvong saw that one coming.
Southanouvong throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
McCrae connects with a crisp jab.
Southanouvong moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Southanouvong misses with an uppercut
and McCrae counters with a straight right hand.
McCrae missing with a left hand there. Southanouvong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southanouvong cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Southanouvong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae lands with a nice body punch.
McCrae fails to land with a series of punches.
Southanouvong blocks a jab.
Southanouvong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCrae misses the jab.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Southanouvong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southanouvong walks into a stiff left hand from McCrae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae cracks Southanouvong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McCrae has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Southanouvong to stand back up!
Southanouvong is rocked!
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Southanouvong is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
McCrae throws the left hand but Southanouvong avoids the punch easily.
McCrae lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Southanouvong - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McCrae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus McCrae!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 1710 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Luke Valentine (ranked 229 p4p, 410 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth. Valentine has chosen Jack Stauber - Buttercup as his entrance music. Luke Valentine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King slips under a jab.
A jab from King misses.
King lands a jab.
King looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Valentine 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.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Valentine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentine darts in trying to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for King.
Valentine throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Valentine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valentine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Valentine does it's job there.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Valentine misses with a body kick.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Valentine tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King lands with a straight right. Valentine didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by King.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King keeps Valentine at a distance using the push kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentine misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Valentine throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Valentine coming out on top.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a jab.
King tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses with a hook to the body
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
 King is rocked!
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King misses with a straight left.
Valentine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine misses with a low kick.
King scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a left hand
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
King scores with a nice strike.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valentine moves out of range as King strikes.
A big left from King misses.
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 Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
King cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Valentine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentine thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentine.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
King walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Valentine backs up against the cage.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King digs a good body shot into Valentine's ribs.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Valentine misses with a hook
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
King dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
King throws a counter high kick but Valentine was just alert enough to avoid it.
Valentine swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
King misses the jab.
Valentine is looking for the big counter here.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
King throws a body punch but Valentine moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valentine. That one must have hurt.
King throws a leg kick
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine slips under a jab from King.
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine avoids the body shot from King.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valentine swinging wildly here.
Valentine with a nice cross.
King with a hook.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Malcolm King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
King misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
Valentine looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King lands a body shot.
King tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King misses with a hook
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
Valentine throws a shot to the body.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
Valentine forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Valentine tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine lands a body punch.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
King loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Valentine.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luke Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Valentine swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine throws a hook but King blocks it.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from King.
Valentine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
King blocks the body kick.
King cracks Valentine with an open hand slap.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valentine.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Valentine jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Valentine misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
A very excited looking Malcolm King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blackout Mane (ranked 1385 p4p, 1325 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 188 p4p, 180 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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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Blackout Mane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mane in particular looking to stall.
Merel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mane's back!
Merel is working the ground and pound. Can Mane escape?
Mane tries to roll but Merel sticks to his back.
Merel is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Merel gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Merel gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Merel apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merel has time to react.
Mane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Merel is working Mane over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mane wants to control but Merel postures up.
I've been told that Merel has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back!
Mane is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Merel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Merel for a finish.
Mane wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.
Mane tightening his grip on Merel, looking for the choke.
Mane is working for a rear naked choke. Merel is not defending it well and Mane has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Merel refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Merel's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blackout Mane!
Blackout Mane 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 2208 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 134 p4p, 72 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Branko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elkins.
Branko tries to counter with a takedown but Elkins is quick to defend against it.
Elkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Branko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elkins misses the jab.
Branko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Branko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branko dives in and scores a takedown into Elkins's guard.
Elkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Elkins, not yet.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko passes into half guard.
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Elkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Branko.
Branko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elkins wants to control but Branko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Elkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Branko is working away from the top position though.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elkins sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Elkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Branko from advancing to side control.
Elkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Elkins.
Branko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Elkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Branko tries for a kimura but Elkins is defending well.
Elkins is looking to regain half guard here but Branko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Elkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Branko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elkins's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko avoiding Elkins 's attempts to control his hands.
Branko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Elkins defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Elkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Elkins is really stuck here.
Elkins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Branko off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Branko tightening his grip on Elkins, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Elkins is defending well but eventually Branko manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Elkins has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Batang Kock (ranked 1264 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Darken Rahl (ranked 73 p4p, 107 weight class). Kock comes to the cage accompanied by I will axe kick you, and I am not careful.. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Darken Rahl enters the cage!
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Kock connects with an inside leg kick.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahl looking to slow down the pace here.
Kock lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahl tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a body punch.
Rahl trying to stall but Kock improves his position.
Kock scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kock lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock cracks Rahl with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
Rahl misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rahl.
Kock has Rahl pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rahl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahl's efforts to push away.
Kock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rahl's efforts to push away.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Rahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahl misses with some punches.
Rahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahl tries to break the clinch but Kock is controlling the position.
Rahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rahl misses with a punch to the body.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahl wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kock has him pressed against the cage.
Rahl is trying to break the clinch but Kock is controlling him.
Rahl has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
Rahl's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahl.
Rahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Kock takes a swing at Rahl's ribcage but misses.
Kock moves out of range as Rahl strikes.
Kock tried to counter with a leg kick but Rahl avoided it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rahl crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kock - the referee stops the clock and Rahl gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kock. Rahl manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock digs a good body shot into Rahl's ribs.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Rahl throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rahl takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
Rahl clinches.
Rahl wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rahl is keeping busy.
Rahl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahl tries to work over Kock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl stalling in the clinch but Kock improves position.
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kock. Rahl shrugs it off though.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kock misses its target.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's front leg with a kick but Rahl checks it.
Rahl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahl swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahl takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Rahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahl.
Nice jab there from Kock.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock is looking to wear down Rahl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kock connects with a crisp jab.
Kock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rahl doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahl can do to turn this around?
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Kock feints and then cracks Rahl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahl down.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Rahl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahl throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Rahl moved away.
And Rahl tries to counter it with a takedown but Kock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Rahl misses.
Rahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rahl lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahl throws out the jab.
Kock slips under a jab.
Rahl walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock has Rahl up against the cage in a clinch.
Darken Rahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahl prevents a body shot from Kock.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahl throws a head punch that misses.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kock stalls.
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Rahl controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Rahl looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl can't break the clinch.
Rahl trying to control the position but instead, Kock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rahl into the cage.
Kock tries to work over Rahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahl controls his hands.
Rahl's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kock digs a right hand underneath Rahl's ribcage. Rahl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kock blocks a body shot from Rahl.
Rahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kock is looking to control Rahl's arms but Rahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kock has his back to the cage.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rahl fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahl tries to throw a body punch but Kock avoids it by throwing Rahl back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kock stalling in the clinch but Rahl improves position.
Kock can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahl.
Rahl manages to break the clinch.
Rahl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahl throws a chopping leg kick but Kock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A quick step to the side and Kock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahl scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rahl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Rahl misses.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Rahl's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahl moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahl is able to avoid easily.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl tries a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Rahl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rahl.
Kock moves forwards but Rahl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock looks for a takedown but Rahl sprawls well.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock moves out of range.
Kock fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahl tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rahl misses with a looping right.
Kock is looking to clinch but Rahl is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock slips a jab from Rahl.
Rahl throws a body punch but Kock moves out of range.
Rahl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rahl takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahl misses with a hook to the body
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rahl looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Rahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahl just manages to avoid it.
Rahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Rahl looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock ducks right into an uppercut from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a leg kick
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Kock.
Kock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rahl.
Rahl misses with a looping left.
Darken Rahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl throws a shot to the body.
Rahl scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahl.
Rahl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rahl in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahl to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahl connects with a crisp jab.
Rahl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahl.
Rahl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Rahl misses
and Kock counters with a head kick. That will keep Rahl thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahl.
It looked like Kock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahl.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahl with the counter takedown but Kock avoids it easily.
Rahl throws a series of punches but Kock moves out of range.
Rahl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahl misses with an uppercut.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahl tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Kock lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahl.
Rahl slips a straight right by Kock.
Kock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahl. Rahl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Rahl does no damage.
As Rahl looks to move away, Kock throws a big counter combo but Rahl just gets out of the way.
Kock scores with a body shot.
A big left from Rahl misses.
Rahl lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahl misses the target.
Rahl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darken Rahl.
I think Kock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 87 p4p, 102 weight class) and Logan Barrengarry (ranked 16 p4p, 18 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Barrengarry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Barrengarry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler is looking for a counter combo.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Barrengarry misses
and Barrengarry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrengarry thows a leg kick but Cressbeckler checks it
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
Cressbeckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barrengarry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler sizes up Barrengarry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that Cressbeckler semi-blocks.
 It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick that misses.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Cressbeckler finds it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Barrengarry blocks it.
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barrengarry tries a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Barrengarry throws a body kick.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrengarry was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Barrengarry delivers a nice body kick.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrengarry misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with an outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
enabling Barrengarry to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a front kick aimed at Cressbeckler's knee but Cressbeckler avoids it well.
Barrengarry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Barrengarry ducked under it nicely.
Cressbeckler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barrengarry walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry is breathing heavily.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Cressbeckler with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry with a nice cross.
Cressbeckler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrengarry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrengarry connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barrengarry.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Cressbeckler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
Barrengarry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Barrengarry blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrengarry! But no joy.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barrengarry counters with a low kick, right behind Cressbeckler 's knee.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrengarry just manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrengarry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrengarry.
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 Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrengarry lands a body shot.
Barrengarry scores with a leg kick.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler connects with a body shot that sends Barrengarry's belly button to the back.
Barrengarry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Cressbeckler.
It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Cressbeckler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a low kick, right behind Cressbeckler 's knee.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Barrengarry ducks down to avoid it.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
enabling Barrengarry to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrengarry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler sends Barrengarry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cressbeckler is motioning to the referee to let Barrengarry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barrengarry is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Cressbeckler ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barrengarry clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Joad Cressbeckler 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 89 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ed Ford (ranked 10 p4p, 21 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Ford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford throws a lazy body kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a thumping low kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford wants to clinch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford clinches.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Ford 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.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fords head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vaiduoklis misses the body punch
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Ford down.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis lands with a hook. Ford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vaiduoklis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaiduoklis dips to his left and cracks Ford with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vaiduoklis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vaiduoklis in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Ford.
Ford connects with a high kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
A slow jab from Vaiduoklis misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaiduoklis's sensitive parts.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Ford sizes up Vaiduoklis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford blocks a leg kick.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Ford checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Vaiduoklis's head but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaiduoklis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vaiduoklis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Ford walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford avoids a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Ford lands a glancing blow to the side of Vaiduoklis's head.
That kick from Vaiduoklis tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ford if he has to take too many more of those.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Ford tries to counter with a clinch but Vaiduoklis shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford.
Vaiduoklis misses the body punch
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford staying out of range there.
Vaiduoklis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Vaiduoklis moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford staying out of range there.
Vaiduoklis blocks a head kick by Ford.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
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!
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Ford slips a straight right by Vaiduoklis.
Ford thumps Vaiduoklis with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Vaiduoklis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vaiduoklis. Ford shrugs it off though.
Vaiduoklis blocks a jab.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a few strikes there.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ford. Ford obviously looking to wear him down.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Vaiduoklis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Vaiduoklis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
Vaiduoklis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Ford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy body shot
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
Ford scores with a jab to the body.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Vaiduoklis.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford connects with the punch.
Vaiduoklis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford misses with an uppercut. Vaiduoklis saw that one coming.
Ford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford lands a jab.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaiduoklis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab to the body
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford tries a quick counter leg kick but Vaiduoklis is wise to it.
Vaiduoklis throws an off balance right hand
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
Vaiduoklis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ford just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
Ford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vaiduoklis connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of strikes that have Ford backpedaling.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis is looking to score with low kicks.
Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick from Ford.
Vaiduoklis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaiduoklis misses the jab.
Ford thinks about the counter body kick.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Vaiduoklis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Ford misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis is predictable there
and Ford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Vaiduoklis finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Vaiduoklis throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Ford off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick from Ford.
Ford stuns Vaiduoklis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaiduoklis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ford blocks a low kick nicely.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vaiduoklis is looking to score with low kicks.
Ford lands a nice looking body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaiduoklis thumps Ford with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot from downtown. Ford moves away and avoids it.
Ford flicks out a counter leg kick but Vaiduoklis steps away.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Vaiduoklis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a sloppy body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis with a nice calf kick.
Ford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Ford.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ford lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a low kick as Vaiduoklis jumps back.
Vaiduoklis throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Vaiduoklis moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ford checks the leg kick.
Vaiduoklis sets himself, and Ford steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaiduoklis avoids it this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vaiduoklis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vaiduoklis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vaiduoklis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ford on the side of the head.
Ford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vaiduoklis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vaiduoklis throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vaiduoklis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Vaiduoklis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Ford works the jab nicely.
Ford digs a good body shot into Vaiduoklis's ribs.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaiduoklis throws out the jab.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis is predictable there
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaiduoklis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Vaiduoklis blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vaiduoklis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Vaiduoklis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford throws a head kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
A big right from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford misses the jab.
Vaiduoklis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vaiduoklis walks into a left hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ford with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis jabs at Ford's body.
Ford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis scores with a decent looking hook.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis.
Ford moves away from the strike by Vaiduoklis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a body kick but Ford moved away.
Vaiduoklis looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
Ford moves forwards but Vaiduoklis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vaiduoklis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford moves away from the strike by Vaiduoklis.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ford misses with a hook. Vaiduoklis ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ed Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaiduoklis slips a straight right by Ford.
Vaiduoklis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ford swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis keeps Ford at a distance using the push kick.
Vaiduoklis blocks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ford misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Vaiduoklis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ford.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks Vaiduoklis off balance momentarily.
Ford tries to land a front kick but Vaiduoklis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Ford misses with a straight left.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaiduoklis.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaiduoklis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
And Ford responds with a good body kick, but Vaiduoklis manages to step out the way in time.
Nice cross by Ford.
That kick from Vaiduoklis tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a body kick
and Ford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaiduokliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ford connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Ford throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range.
Vaiduoklis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis is predictable there
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
Ford misses with a body kick.
Ford defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Vaiduoklis misses
and Ford counters with a left to the body.
Ford throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ford back to the cage. Vaiduoklis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Ford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaiduoklis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ford momentarily.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ford checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Ford avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaiduoklis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis motions for Ford to come forward. Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford misses with a hook.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ford.
Ford throws a chopping leg kick but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ford throws a head kick but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Ford 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.
Ford throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juodasis Vaiduoklis.
Well Vaiduoklis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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