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DMMA 87: Ramathorn vs Doomsday PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Borgia (ranked 4340 p4p, 5729 weight class) and Christian Gillet (ranked 546 p4p, 627 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Gillet!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillet throws a head kick that misses.
Gillet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borgia throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Christian Gillet has been cut.
Borgia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gillet doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borgia lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gillet takes a shot to the head.
Borgia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gillet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borgia blocks it with crossed arms.
Gillet utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gillet working aggressively here.
Borgia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borgia throwing shots but Gillet is blocking nicely.
Gillet tries to kick Borgia off but Borgia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Borgia is looking to stall here but Gillet recovers full guard.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Gillet keeps moving.
Borgia is stalling in the full guard.
Gillet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borgia postures up in Gillet's guard and throws a big left but Gillet blocks it.
Borgia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Gillet is keeping the position.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borgia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Borgia is looking to stall here but Gillet recovers full guard.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gillet keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gillet keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gillet avoids a kick to the body.
BOOM! Borgia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gillet. Gillet tries to recover but Borgia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gillet lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Swanson (ranked 3553 p4p, 3563 weight class) and Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 356 p4p, 358 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacques Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Ekaku moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Ekaku lands a nice shot that snaps Swanson's head back.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Ekaku tries a quick counter leg kick but Swanson is wise to it.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range.
A low kick lands for Ekaku.
Donk. Ekaku catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson lands with a kick to the temple. Ekaku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Swanson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Swanson counters with a head kick.
Swanson throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekaku's sensitive parts.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson motions for Ekaku to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Ekaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Swanson doesn't seem phased though.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekaku swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Ekaku lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
Ekaku tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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 Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekaku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson feints and then cracks Ekaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku down.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Swanson shakes it off.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Ekaku checks it.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekaku is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ekaku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Ekaku tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Ekaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku scores with a leg kick.
Ekaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes one on the button.
Swanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swanson - that will leave a mark!
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Swanson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Ekaku saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku checks the leg kick.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku will feel that in the morning.
Ekaku thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Ekaku lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Ekaku.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Ekaku.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Swanson's head back.
Ekaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Swanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson 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.
Ekaku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Ekaku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku keeps Swanson at a distance using the push kick.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
A nice side step and Ekaku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Swanson is looking to chop away at Ekaku's legs.
Swanson drives through and clinches with Ekaku against the cage.
Swanson is working Ekaku over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swanson tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is trying to stall.
Swanson tries to break the clinch but Ekaku is controlling the position.
Swanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Ekaku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Swanson's head.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Swanson throws a low kick but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku scores with a nice strike.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ekaku works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ekaku.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ekaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
Ekaku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Ekaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Swanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson instigates a clinch.
Swanson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ekaku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku trying to control the position but instead, Swanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekaku into the cage.
Swanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekaku'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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swanson as Ekaku tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
Ekaku 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.
Ekaku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Ekaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson tries to work over Ekaku's front leg with a kick but Ekaku checks it.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a head kick but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku lands with a right hand.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku with a jab.
Swanson is looking to wear down Ekaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ekaku is able to avoid easily.
Ekaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson gets a clinch.
Swanson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ekaku won't allow it.
Swanson tries to break free but Ekaku pushes him back against the cage.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Ekaku has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swanson breaks from the clinch.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ekaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ekaku catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ekaku connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swanson's sensitive parts.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Ekaku.
Some wild striking there from Swanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson 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 Ekaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku with the inside leg kick.
Ekaku blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ekaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Swanson 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.
Swanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Ekaku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekaku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku checks it well.
A solid body kick from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swanson throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku 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.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacques Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekaku's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Ekaku lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ekaku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
An out of breath Satoshi Ekaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jacques Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Kisei (ranked 2956 p4p, 3892 weight class) and Branibar Voiwar (ranked 395 p4p, 495 weight class). Branibar Voiwar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Branibar Voiwar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voiwar lands a body shot.
Voiwar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei scores with a punch to the head.
Kisei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kisei scores with a jab.
Kisei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voiwar in his tracks.
Kisei lands with a hook. Voiwar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voiwar throws a leg kick but Kisei moved away.
Kisei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voiwar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kisei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Voiwar blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Voiwar.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Voiwar slips a jab from Kisei.
Voiwar swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Voiwar misses.
Voiwar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voiwar tries to work over Kisei's front leg with a kick but Kisei checks it.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Voiwar moved out of range.
Voiwar thinks about the counter body kick.
Voiwar throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
Voiwar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Voiwar breaks away and moves out of range.
Voiwar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kisei rather than just go for the knockout.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Voiwar misses.
Voiwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Voiwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Voiwar throws a hook but Kisei avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Voiwar.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Voiwar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kisei scores with a decent looking hook.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Voiwar walks into a jab.
Voiwar misses with a low kick.
Kisei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Voiwar manages to circle out of the way.
Voiwar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Voiwar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kisei misses with a hook. Voiwar ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voiwar! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei misses with a hook
and Voiwar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kisei lands with a hook. Voiwar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Kisei catches Voiwar right on the button with a cross.
Kisei cracks Voiwar with a good jab.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Voiwar is looking for the big counter here.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Voiwar walks into a left hand.
Kisei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voiwar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Kisei moves out of range of the body kick from Voiwar.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Voiwar and move into the clinch.
Voiwar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Voiwar avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei 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.
Kisei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voiwar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Voiwar coming out on top.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voiwar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voiwar! But no joy.
Voiwar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kisei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Voiwar saw that one coming.
Voiwar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kisei.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voiwar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voiwar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Voiwar there.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Voiwar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voiwar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kisei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Voiwar counters with a right hand to the body.
Kisei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voiwar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Voiwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Voiwar lands but Kisei takes it in his stride.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Voiwar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voiwar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voiwar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kisei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voiwar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei works the jab nicely.
Voiwar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Voiwar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Voiwar throws the kick towards the body but Kisei avoids it.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Voiwar flicks out a counter leg kick but Kisei steps away.
Voiwar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voiwar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Voiwar.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Voiwar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kisei's knee momentarily.
Voiwar swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei misses the jab.
Voiwar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voiwar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voiwar. Kisei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voiwar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Voiwar throws the kick towards the body but Kisei avoids it.
Kisei with a hook.
Kisei misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kisei throws the left hand but Voiwar avoids the punch easily.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Voiwar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Nice body punch from Kisei.
Voiwar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kisei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Voiwar catches Kisei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kisei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Voiwar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voiwar tries to move into range but Kisei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voiwar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voiwar moves away.
Kisei takes a swing at Voiwar's ribcage but misses.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei thuds his right hand into Voiwar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Voiwar thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voiwar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei takes a swing at Voiwar's ribcage but misses.
Voiwar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voiwar.
A jab from Kisei finds it's way through Voiwar's defenses.
Kisei misses with a hook. Voiwar ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Voiwar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kisei has got the better of the exchanges.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voiwar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voiwar moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Voiwar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kisei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Voiwar defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Voiwar misses the target.
Kisei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Voiwar scoring well with a low kick there.
Voiwar throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Voiwar breaks away and moves out of range.
Voiwar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Voiwar's shoulder, as Voiwar tries to avoid the shot.
Voiwar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kisei works Voiwar's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei avoids a kick to the body.
Voiwar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voiwar tries a head kick but it misses.
Kisei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Voiwar throws a head kick that Kisei semi-blocks.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voiwar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Kisei moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kisei staying out of range there.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voiwar manages to avoid it.
Voiwar throws a big shot that misses.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Voiwar's head but Voiwar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voiwar throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.
Kisei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Voiwar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kisei.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Voiwar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei throws a hook but Voiwar avoids it easily.
Kisei scores with a jab to the body.
Voiwar avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Voiwar with the inside leg kick.
Voiwar missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voiwar misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Voiwar.
Voiwar throws a fast counter high kick but Kisei manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Voiwar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Voiwar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kisei scores with the left hand. Voiwar knows he should have avoided that one.
Voiwar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voiwar in his tracks.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Voiwar.
Kisei checks a leg kick.
Kisei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Voiwar misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voiwar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Voiwar.
Voiwar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voiwar throws a push kick but Kisei slaps the foot to one side.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Voiwar and move into the clinch.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Voiwar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Voiwar lands with a shot to the body.
Voiwar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Voiwar moved out of range.
Voiwar throws a counter combo.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voiwar.
Kisei lands with a right hand.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Voiwar throws a head kick that Kisei semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Voiwar's shoulder, as Voiwar tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Voiwar.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but Voiwar ducks down to avoid it.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Voiwar.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kisei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Voiwar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kisei.
Voiwar moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Voiwar tries a quick counter leg kick but Kisei is wise to it.
Kisei with a nice cross.
Voiwar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kisei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Voiwar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Voiwar and move into the clinch.
Kisei misses with a few strikes there.
Kisei throws a hook but Voiwar blocks it.
Kisei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Voiwar misses with a wild body shot.
Voiwar cracks a nice hook into Kisei's ribs.
Voiwar connects with a looping right hand.
Voiwar throws a low kick, looking for Kisei's leg but Kisei calmly moves out of range.
Kisei throws a body punch but Voiwar moves out of range.
Voiwar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Voiwar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voiwar moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei throws a hook but Voiwar blocks it.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Voiwar.
Voiwar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voiwar 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.
Kisei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voiwar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kisei catches Voiwar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voiwar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kisei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voiwar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voiwar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Voiwar moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voiwar! But no joy.
Kisei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kisei scores with a jab to the head.
Kisei scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voiwar manages to avoid it.
Branibar Voiwar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voiwar misses with a body shot.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Voiwar's head but Voiwar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Voiwar's body. Voiwar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Voiwar takes one to the chin there.
Kisei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Voiwar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kisei throws a body punch but Voiwar moves out of range.
Kisei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Voiwar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Voiwar counters with a low kick, right behind Kisei 's knee.
Voiwar scores with a push kick.
Kisei jabs Voiwar right on the nose. Voiwar blinks but takes it well.
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Voiwar connects with a looping right hand.
Voiwar ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kisei throws a hook but Voiwar avoids it easily.
Voiwar motions for Kisei to come forward. Voiwar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Voiwar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Kisei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kisei.
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Voiwar's head back.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voiwar moves away.
Kisei misses with the combination.
Kisei moves out of range as Voiwar strikes.
Voiwar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kisei cracks Voiwar with an open hand slap.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voiwar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kisei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voiwar manages to avoid it.
Kisei misses with a shot to the body
and Voiwar counters with a body kick.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Voiwar is just out of range.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Voiwar lands with a right hand.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Voiwar is out of range.
Voiwar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kisei throws a leg kick which misses Voiwar's front leg but catches the back leg as Voiwar tries to avoid it.
Kisei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kisei slips a jab from Voiwar.
Kisei is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Voiwar's shoulder, as Voiwar tries to avoid the shot.
Voiwar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Voiwar staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voiwar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Voiwar's corner calls for a 1-2. Voiwar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Voiwar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Voiwar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Kisei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kisei 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kiso Kisei made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hattori (ranked 3677 p4p, 3896 weight class) and Fela Kuti (ranked 484 p4p, 504 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kuti's choice of entrance music: Expensive Shit. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hanzo Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fela Kuti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuti misses with a looping left.
Kuti scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hattori. Those never looked like landing.
Hattori walks into a left hand.
Kuti moves forwards but Hattori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hattori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuti! But no joy.
Hattori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuti circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuti connects with a body shot that sends Hattori's belly button to the back.
Kuti throws a lazy right hand but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hattori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuti scrambles back to his feet.
Hattori slips a jab from Kuti.
An attempted straight right counter from Hattori misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hattori duly obliges.
Hattori swings widly with a right hand
and Kuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hattori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuti lands a jab to the nose.
Hattori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kuti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hattori.
Hattori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuti.
Hattori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuti misses with an uppercut.
Kuti cracks Hattori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hattori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hattori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Hattori.
Hattori misses with a looping right.
Kuti misses with a body shot.
Kuti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hattori misses with a hook
and Kuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Hattori is rocked!
Hanzo Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuti is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hattori flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hattori is out cold! Kuti holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fela Kuti!
Fela Kuti made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Matilla (ranked 1662 p4p, 1993 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 241 p4p, 279 weight class). KT Panda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Matilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda tries to land a body kick
enabling Matilla to counter with a crisp jab.
Matilla lands a jab to the head.
Matilla throws a head kick that misses.
Panda throws a head kick but Matilla moves out of range.
Matilla swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panda counters with a body kick that stops Matilla in his tracks momentarily.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matilla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matilla tried to counter with a leg kick but Panda avoided it.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matilla.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.
Panda misses with a body shot
and Matilla counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matilla 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Matilla blocks the leg kick.
Panda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panda is looking to chop away at Matilla's legs.
And Matilla counters with a quick kick to the body but Panda blocks it.
Panda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matilla walks into a straight right hand from Panda.
Panda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matilla on the side of the head.
KT Panda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matilla shoots in and gets a takedown into Panda's guard.
Matilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matilla manages to get himself to full guard.
Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matilla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matilla seems keen to control Panda's posture.
Panda wants to get up but he can't break Matilla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Matilla pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda won't allow Matilla to sweep him here.
Matilla is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
Panda controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matilla is on top in guard.
Matilla wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Matilla postures up in Panda's guard and throws a big left but Panda blocks it.
Matilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
Matilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matilla trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Matilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Panda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matilla is one step ahead there.
Matilla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matilla won't allow Panda to sweep him here.
Matilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panda is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is controlling Matilla's posture.
Panda keeping full guard, as Matilla tries to pass.
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 Anton Matilla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matilla misses with a hook to the body
enabling Panda to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panda.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Matilla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panda.
Matilla staying out of range there.
KT Panda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matilla moves away.
Matilla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panda just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Panda. Beautiful body shot.
Panda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matilla counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matilla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Panda misses.
Matilla keeps the fight on the outside.
Panda connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matilla manages to avoid it.
Panda swings for the body but Matilla moves out of range.
Panda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matilla to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panda.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Matilla.
Matilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panda.
Panda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matilla checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matilla connects with a right hand. Panda shakes it off.
Panda lands a right hook to the body.
Panda has Matilla up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda tries a body shot but Matilla blocks it.
Panda blocks a body shot from Matilla.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matilla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matilla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Matilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Matilla.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Matilla decides to pull guard.
Panda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Panda trying to control but Matilla is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matilla is controlling Panda's posture.
Matilla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matilla working a defensive guard here.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matilla trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matilla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matilla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panda is aware though and is defending well.
Panda postures up.
Panda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Matilla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matilla slips under a jab from Panda.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matilla.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Matilla circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Matilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matilla is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to land a body kick
and Matilla counters with a body kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Matilla was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panda but Panda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matilla scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Panda, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda scores with a three punch combo!
Matilla lands with a nice body punch.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panda takes a swing at Matilla's ribcage but misses.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Matilla moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Matilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panda finds it's way round the side to connect with Matilla's head.
Matilla misses with a wild body shot.
Panda throws a series of punches but Matilla moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Matilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matilla throws a head kick that Panda semi-blocks.
Panda clobbers Matilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matilla rather than just go for the knockout.
Matilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Matilla misses its target.
Panda wants to clinch up but Matilla keeps it at a distance.
Matilla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panda misses with a straight left.
Matilla throwing a counter right hand but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Matilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Matilla.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Matilla moves away and avoids it.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panda swivels and escapes.
Matilla checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Matilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
Matilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Panda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matilla misses with an uppercut
and Panda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a head kick. Matilla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Panda!
Panda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Matilla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda throws a head kick but Matilla moves out of range.
Matilla throws a sloppy head kick and Panda moves out of range easily.
Panda throws the kick towards the body but Matilla avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matilla misses the target.
Panda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matilla on the side of the head.
Panda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Panda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gray (ranked 2978 p4p, 3165 weight class) and Patrick Kearney (ranked 398 p4p, 425 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray misses with an uppercut.
Gray feints and as Kearney raises his hands in defense, Gray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Kearney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray lands a couple of digs.
Kearney is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.
Gray postures up in Kearney's guard and throws a big left but Kearney blocks it.
Kearney keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Gray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gray is stalling in the full guard.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kearney is keeping the position for now.
Gray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kearney is trying to keep Gray in close.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kearney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kearney wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray 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.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kearney dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gray takes a swing at Kearney's ribcage but misses.
Gray lands with a right hand.
Hector Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kearney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Kearney back into the cage.
Kearney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray throws a head punch that misses.
Kearney taking a breather.
Kearney prevents a body shot from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Kearney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kearney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hector Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kearney.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kearney has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kearney can turn it around.
Kearney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kearney drags the fight down to the ground.
Gray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kearney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
Gray forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Kearney is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gray lands a nice short elbow.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kearney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray is trying to control. Kearney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kearney wants to improve his position but Gray is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kearney trying to control but Gray postures up.
Gray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Gray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kearney shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kearney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kearney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kearney off to one side.
Kearney forces Gray back against the cage and clinches.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Kearney wants a takedown.
Hector Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kearney.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Kearney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kearney blocking some punches.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Kearney avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kearney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gray digs a right hand underneath Kearney's ribcage. Kearney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Gray.
Kearney is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gray.
A body shot lands from Gray.
Gray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kearney avoids it.
Kearney takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray jumps into guard, dragging Kearney to the mat.
Gray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hector Gray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kearney trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray has Kearney pulled in close to control his posture.
Gray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kearney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kearney passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kearney taking a breather here.
Kearney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kearney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to bench press Kearney off him but Kearney keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Gray is right now.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kearney's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gray manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray controlling Kearney's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray misses with an uppercut. Kearney saw that one coming.
Kearney tries to move into range but Gray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Kearney is just out of range.
Kearney slips under a jab from Gray.
Despite the aggression on Kearney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Kearney responds with a good body kick, but Gray manages to step out the way in time.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kearney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kearney is struggling to control the position.
Kearney is trying to break the clinch but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Kearney tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kearney can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
Kearney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray jumps guard and drags Kearney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gray controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kearney wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray pulls Kearney in close to his closed guard and prevents Kearney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kearney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gray is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gray seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kearney takes one to the chin there.
Gray jabs Kearney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kearney was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Kearney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kearney misses with a leg kick.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Kearney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
Gray lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kearney was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kearney, pushing him back against the cage.
Gray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kearney uses from the top position.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kearney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kearney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray looking for a guillotine here but Kearney defends easily.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kearney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gray is working Kearney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kearney keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Kearney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gray.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Gray!
After winning the bout, Hector Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Alexander (ranked 1505 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Panda One (ranked 231 p4p, 337 weight class). Marcus Alexander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Panda One's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One tries to clinch up.
Alexander was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexander cracks One with a good jab.
It looks like Panda One has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexander, as that shot connected.
One ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
One with the counter takedown but Alexander avoids it easily.
One forces Alexander back against the cage and clinches.
One manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
One is looking for a triangle here but Alexander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
One regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is looking to improve his position.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
One looking for submissions off his back.
One actively working from the bottom here.
One has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One looking for submissions off his back.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One actively working from the bottom here.
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looking for submissions off his back.
One is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Alexander not doing much here.
One looking for submissions off his back.
One looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
One looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
One takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alexander scores with a head kick. One tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One shoots in but no luck this time.
One fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexander to the ground. One is now in Alexander's guard.
Alexander is pulling down on One's head. It's preventing any offense from One, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda One's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Alexander is looking to counter punch.
A big left from One misses.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Alexander. No joy for One on that attempt.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?
One moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
One throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as One checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And One tries to counter it with a takedown but Alexander pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alexander cracks One with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! One looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alexander finish him?
 One is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
One is still on wobbly legs! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander keeps One at a distance using the push kick.
One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
One gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Alexander gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! One is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolf Von Hardenberg (ranked 1931 p4p, 2097 weight class) and Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 262 p4p, 285 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolf Von Hardenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hardenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Hardenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Von Hardenberg scores with a leg kick.
Von Hardenberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Von Hardenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Von Hardenberg misses.
Martin throws a low kick but Von Hardenberg avoids it.
It looked like Von Hardenberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Von Hardenberg.
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Wolf Von Hardenberg has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Hardenberg.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hardenberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Hardenberg misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Hardenberg.
That kick from Von Hardenberg tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Hardenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Von Hardenberg does it's job there.
Von Hardenberg 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.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Hardenberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Hardenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Hardenberg cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Von Hardenberg ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Hardenberg.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Hardenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hardenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Hardenberg connects with a right hand. Martin shakes it off.
Von Hardenberg with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Hardenberg misses the target.
Martin counters with a body kick.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Hardenberg is able to avoid easily.
Von Hardenberg moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Von Hardenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martin blocks a jab.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Martin there.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Von Hardenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Hardenberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Martin should have avoided that one.
Von Hardenberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries to work over Von Hardenberg's front leg with a kick but Von Hardenberg checks it.
Von Hardenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Hardenberg misses the target.
Von Hardenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Hardenberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg misses with a hook
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martin misses with the body kick
and Von Hardenberg counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Hardenberg lands with a hook. Martin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Von Hardenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolf Von Hardenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Hardenberg. That's going to slow Martin down.
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!
Von Hardenberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Hardenberg.
Martin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Hardenberg.
Good leg kick by Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Hardenberg lands an overhand right.
Von Hardenberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Von Hardenberg there.
Von Hardenberg sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Hardenberg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf Von Hardenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolf Von Hardenberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Von Hardenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Von Hardenberg.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Von Hardenberg scores with a leg kick.
Von Hardenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Hardenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Von Hardenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Hardenberg swings widly with a right hand
and Martin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf Von Hardenberg's cut is getting worse.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Von Hardenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Hardenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg with the inside leg kick.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Hardenberg throws out the jab.
Von Hardenberg scores with a hook.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Von Hardenberg sees coming a mile off.
Von Hardenberg throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Hardenberg manages to avoid it.
Von Hardenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Von Hardenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin slips under a jab from Von Hardenberg.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Von Hardenberg moved out of range nicely.
Von Hardenberg missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.
Martin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Hardenberg scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Von Hardenberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hardenberg slips under a jab.
Von Hardenberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Martin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Hardenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Von Hardenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Hardenberg cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin thows a leg kick but Von Hardenberg checks it
and Von Hardenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Hardenberg looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolf Von Hardenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Von Hardenberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Von Hardenberg misses with a low kick.
Von Hardenberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Von Hardenberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin throws out a counter right but Von Hardenberg avoids it with no problem.
Von Hardenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Von Hardenberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Martin is able to avoid easily.
Von Hardenberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Martin throws a jab when Von Hardenberg was well out of range.
That kick from Von Hardenberg tenderised Martin's leg. Martin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Martin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Von Hardenberg has got the better of the exchanges.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin feints a counter leg kick.
Von Hardenberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Von Hardenberg.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Hardenberg.
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!
Von Hardenberg cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Martin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martin slips a jab from Von Hardenberg.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolf Von Hardenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolf Von Hardenberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Hardenberg misses with a body shot
and Martin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Hardenberg's knee momentarily.
Martin scores with a jab.
Von Hardenberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Hardenberg is looking to counter punch.
Von Hardenberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Hardenberg with a nice cross.
Martin lands with a nice body kick.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hardenberg throws out a leg kick but Martin moves out of range and Von Hardenberg only half commits.
Nice shot lands for Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Von Hardenberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Hardenberg's head.
A big left from Von Hardenberg misses.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Von Hardenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Hardenberg with the inside leg kick.
Martin misses with a hook.
Von Hardenberg tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Hardenberg walks into a jab.
Von Hardenberg misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Von Hardenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Hardenberg throws a leg kick which misses Martin's front leg but catches the back leg as Martin tries to avoid it.
Von Hardenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Martin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf Von Hardenberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Hardenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Hardenberg.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Von Hardenberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Hardenberg manages to avoid it.
Von Hardenberg misses with a leg kick
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Von Hardenberg was not able to check.
Von Hardenberg blocks a jab.
It looked like Von Hardenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Martin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Hardenberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Hardenberg throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeez, Wolf Von Hardenberg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Hardenberg misses the target.
Martin flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Hardenberg steps away.
Von Hardenberg missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Von Hardenberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martin tries a quick counter leg kick but Von Hardenberg is wise to it.
Von Hardenberg walks into a straight right hand from Martin.
Von Hardenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin scores with a counter punch that sends Von Hardenberg to the canvas! Martin smells blood - he's punishing Von Hardenberg with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Von Hardenberg has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
Swole Ricky Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 951 p4p, 2002 weight class) and Niko Ahonen (ranked 132 p4p, 272 weight class). Anthony Lalime has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalime lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahonen off the cage and back into range.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalime 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.
Lalime throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Lalime is looking to clinch.
Ahonen feints a counter leg kick.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lalime's waist but Lalime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lalime manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a looping left.
Lalime looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lalime swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
No joy there for Lalime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Lalime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
Ahonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up with Lalime, looking for a takedown. Ahonen pushes Lalime against the cage but Lalime circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahonen lands a big uppercut and Lalime crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lalime looks OK. Ahonen waves Lalime back to his feet!
Lalime is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lalime moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lalime has Ahonen pressed against the cage.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lalime can't fight it off and eventually Ahonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Lalime looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalime wants to stand and escape but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalime trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen throws a strike but Lalime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Lalime from controlling successfully.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.
Lalime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalime's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Lalime wanted to stand there but Ahonen had control of the position.
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lalime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lalime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalime is aware though and is defending well.
Lalime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lalime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalime passes into half guard.
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 Anthony Lalime will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lalime connects with a single shot there.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Lalime with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Lalime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to clinch up but Lalime circles away and keeps his distance.
Lalime wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side
and Ahonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Lalime toppling to the canvas! Lalime scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ahonen finish him?!
It looks like Anthony Lalime has been cut.
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!
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lalime sprawls well. Lalime wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lalime is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lalime.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen jumps guard but Lalime turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Ahonen.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime lands with a left to the head.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lalime controls his hands.
Lalime pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Lalime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen cracks Lalime with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime misses with some punches.
Lalime can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lalime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lalime prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lalime after a bit of a struggle.
Ahonen is breathing heavily.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen working hard to break the clinch.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahonen blocks a body shot from Lalime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime digs a right hand into Ahonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahonen's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
Lalime tries to work over Ahonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Lalime pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lalime.
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike from Lalime.
Lalime lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahonen blocking some punches.
Lalime is leaning against Ahonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lalime digs a right hand into Ahonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahonen's gas tank.
Lalime gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Lalime throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lalime - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Lalime's cut.
That's time! Lalime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lalime jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lalime.
Lalime throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lalime throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lalime sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahonen tries to land a front kick but Lalime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalime is looking to counter the offense by Ahonen and move into the clinch.
Lalime has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Ahonen.
Lalime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahonen is trying to break the clinch but Lalime is controlling him.
Anthony Lalime has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Lalime.
Lalime throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lalime.
Lalime lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lalime throws an elbow but misses.
Lalime lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Niko Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ahonen.
Lalime doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahonen as Lalime tries to tie him up.
Ahonen tries to work over Lalime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lalime lands an uppercut.
Ahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen is trying to trip Lalime. He has hold of a leg but Lalime is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lalime is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalime looking to control.
Ahonen trying to move into half guard but instead Lalime has managed to sweep!
Lalime passes Ahonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lalime prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Lalime is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Lalime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahonen striking off his back but it's not causing Lalime any problems.
Lalime has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lalime wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Lalime from controlling successfully.
Lalime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lalime content to stall in guard here.
Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Lalime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lalime, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 1203 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Thanos Doomsday (ranked 187 p4p, 189 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arcot Ramathorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thanos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday rushes Ramathorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramathorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramathorn 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.
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramathorn's face.
It looks like Arcot Ramathorn has been cut.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramathorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doomsday jumps guard but Ramathorn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ramathorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramathorn is trying to break the clinch but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Ramathorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramathorn is trying to push Doomsday away but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Ramathorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday working Ramathorn over with knees to the body.
Ramathorn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch but Doomsday keeps him there for the moment.
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramathorn's face.
Ramathorn managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Ramathorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Ramathorn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Ramathorn blocks it.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn tries to break the clinch but Doomsday is controlling the position.
Doomsday scores a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramathorn's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramathorn avoids it.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
Arcot Ramathorn's cut is getting worse.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramathorn.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramathorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramathorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday fails to pull guard.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Doomsday.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramathorn.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but Ramathorn won't allow it.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Ramathorn blocks it.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Ramathorn blocks with his arms.
Ramathorn is trying to force a seperation but Doomsday has the dominant position.
Ramathorn has had enough of the clinch but Doomsday keeps him there for the moment.
Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramathorn is trying to break the clinch but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Ramathorn blocks with his arms.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Ramathorn is blocking nicely.
Ramathorn managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Ramathorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ramathorn breaks from the clinch.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp one two that drops Doomsday! Ramathorn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Doomsday to his feet! Doomsday is in big trouble!
Doomsday is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramathorn was well out of range. Poor timing from Doomsday.
Doomsday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ramathorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doomsday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramathorn throws a series of punches but Doomsday avoids them all with ease.
Doomsday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramathorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doomsday circles away quickly and effectively.
Doomsday shapes to counter with a head kick.
Doomsday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Doomsday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arcot Ramathorn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramathorn throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Ramathorn connects with a body shot that sends Doomsday's belly button to the back.
Ramathorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doomsday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramathorn managing to block the knees to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday trying to land knees to the body.
Ramathorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doomsday is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramathorn is defending well for now.
Ramathorn breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Ramathorn working hard to break the clinch.
Ramathorn wants to get back to striking at distance but Doomsday won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday jumps guard and drags Ramathorn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramathorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramathorn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Doomsday has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Doomsday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramathorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doomsday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramathorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Doomsday is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramathorn preventing the sweep.
Doomsday working for a triangle but Ramathorn defends it easily.
Ramathorn trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doomsday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramathorn is one step ahead there.
Ramathorn wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doomsday is looking to clinch.
Ramathorn stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Doomsday.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Doomsday.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday missing with knees to the body.
Doomsday jumps guard but Ramathorn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ramathorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doomsday has him pressed against the cage.
Doomsday wants a takedown but no success here.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramathorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doomsday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramathorn.
Doomsday is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arcot Ramathorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doomsday wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday drives through and clinches with Ramathorn against the cage.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Doomsday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arcot Ramathorn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Doomsday throws a sloppy head kick and Ramathorn moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Doomsday as he connects with a hook.
Ramathorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doomsday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doomsday throws a body kick that misses.
Doomsday throws a body punch but Ramathorn moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramathorn misses its target.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Ramathorn throws a right and a left that Doomsday avoids nicely.
Doomsday slips a jab and a cross from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramathorn tries to keep at a distance but Doomsday has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramathorn's efforts to push away.
Doomsday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doomsday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doomsday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramathorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramathorn's face.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramathorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramathorn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doomsday.
Arcot Ramathorn is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Doomsday.
Doomsday with the inside leg kick.
Doomsday tries to clinch there but Ramathorn circles away.
Doomsday lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doomsday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday misses with a head kick.
Doomsday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramathorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Doomsday dodges the punch combination from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Doomsday shoots in and drives through. Ramathorn sprawls well.
Ramathorn swings for the body but Doomsday moves out of range.
Doomsday throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doomsday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramathorn as he connects with a hook.
Ramathorn is looking to wear down Doomsday with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramathorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Doomsday avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a head kick that Ramathorn semi-blocks.
Ramathorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doomsday has closed the distance and engaged Ramathorn in a clinch.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramathorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday scores with a knee to the head.
Thanos Doomsday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arcot Ramathorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ramathorn tries to circle away but Doomsday has him pinned against the cage.
Doomsday is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramathorn is defending well.
Arcot Ramathorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thanos Doomsday.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramathorn.
Doomsday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramathorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramathorn avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ramathorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramathorn wants to break free but Doomsday has control.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday gets control of Ramathorn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doomsday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Doomsday is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doomsday can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramathorn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramathorn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doomsday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
Thanos Doomsday 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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pop
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