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GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Coooie Cobber (ranked 2942 p4p, 3466 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 412 p4p, 476 weight class). Sam Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Coooie Cobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and clinches.
Coooie Cobber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coooie Cobber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Coooie Cobber.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Coooie Cobber lands.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coooie Cobber counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coooie Cobber tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that half lands.
Coooie Cobber blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coooie Cobber misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up.
Coooie Cobber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes wants to clinch but Coooie Cobber slips to the side
letting Coooie Cobber counter with a right hand.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coooie Cobber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coooie Cobber looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Coooie Cobber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes tries a low kick but Coooie Cobber avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber misses with a head kick.
Coooie Cobber sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! Coooie Cobber avoids it this time.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coooie Cobber doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes 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 Coooie Cobber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coooie Cobber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coooie Cobber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coooie Cobber checks it well.
Coooie Cobber throws a body shot but no joy.
Coooie Cobber misses with a head kick.
Coooie Cobber keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Coooie Cobber - just one landing.
Coooie Cobber connects with a high kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Coooie Cobber avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barnes throws a right hand that Coooie Cobber ducks under and follows up with a left that Coooie Cobber also avoids with ease.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Coooie Cobber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coooie Cobber lands with a slapping head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnes swings for the body but Coooie Cobber moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Coooie Cobber misses the target.
Coooie Cobber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coooie Cobber tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Coooie Cobber's leg. Coooie Cobber is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coooie Cobber throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coooie Cobber circles away quickly and effectively.
Coooie Cobber throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coooie Cobber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Coooie Cobber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coooie Cobber has managed to clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Coooie Cobber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coooie Cobber pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body punch.
Barnes looking to stall.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that round.
That's time! Coooie Cobber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coooie Cobber circles away quickly and effectively.
Coooie Cobber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coooie Cobber blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Coooie Cobber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes moves forwards but Coooie Cobber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Coooie Cobber.
Andy Coooie Cobber is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Coooie Cobber saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Coooie Cobber's knee but Coooie Cobber avoids it well.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Coooie Cobber blocks a jab.
As Barnes looks to move away, Coooie Cobber throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coooie Cobber finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Coooie Cobber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coooie Cobber has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Coooie Cobber has him pinned against the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Coooie Cobber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coooie Cobber.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike.
Coooie Cobber throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes pushes Coooie Cobber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coooie Cobber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coooie Cobber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Coooie Cobber to counter with a crisp jab.
Coooie Cobber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Coooie Cobber avoids nicely.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coooie Cobber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coooie Cobber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Coooie Cobber throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coooie Cobber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coooie Cobber dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Coooie Cobber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coooie Cobber scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands with a slapping head kick.
Coooie Cobber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Coooie Cobber misses the target.
Coooie Cobber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber scores with a three punch combo!
Coooie Cobber lands with a right hand.
Barnes tries to work over Coooie Cobber's front leg with a kick but Coooie Cobber checks it.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Coooie Cobber. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes wants to slow Coooie Cobber down by chopping away at his legs.
Coooie Cobber looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Coooie Cobber jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coooie Cobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coooie Cobber has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Coooie Cobber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes lands with a left to the head.
Barnes tries to work over Coooie Cobber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes tries to work over Coooie Cobber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Coooie Cobber controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Andy Coooie Cobber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Coooie Cobber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coooie Cobber tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Coooie Cobber avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coooie Cobber moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.
Coooie Cobber is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Coooie Cobber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Coooie Cobber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coooie Cobber misses with a knee strike.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coooie Cobber tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Coooie Cobber lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coooie Cobber working hard to break the clinch.
Andy Coooie Cobber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coooie Cobber seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnes can turn it around.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Coooie Cobber controls the action.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Coooie Cobber controls the action.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Sam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coooie Cobber working aggressively here.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coooie Cobber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes rushes Coooie Cobber and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes tries a body shot but Coooie Cobber blocks it.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Coooie Cobber controls his hands.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Coooie Cobber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Coooie Cobber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coooie Cobber checks a low kick from Barnes.
A counter left hand to the body from Coooie Cobber misses its target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Barnes.
Well Coooie Cobber 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Coooie Cobber!
Andy Coooie Cobber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Virtainen (ranked 5394 p4p, 1959 weight class) and Dan Mikkel (ranked 587 p4p, 259 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tapio Virtainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tapio Virtainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tapio Virtainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Mikkel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtainen thuds his shin into the meat of Mikkel's side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mikkel enables Virtainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mikkel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mikkel is trying to keep Virtainen in close.
Virtainen preventing the sweep.
Mikkel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virtainen.
Mikkel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikkel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virtainen forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen is taking a breather. Mikkel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mikkel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtainen is trying to control. Mikkel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virtainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikkel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mikkel actively working from the bottom here.
Virtainen 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.
Mikkel is trying to maintain the position but Virtainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virtainen is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Virtainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikkel trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Virtainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virtainen trying to pass the guard but Mikkel defending well.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
Virtainen working over Mikkel with some ground and pound. Mikkel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
Mikkel has his hands clasped together around Virtainen's back. He's all about the action.
Virtainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Virtainen controlling the pace.
Virtainen working Mikkel over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Virtainen there.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikkel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virtainen content to control rather than advance.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen slips a nice elbow through Mikkel's hands, connecting with Mikkel's forehead.
Mikkel trying to control from the bottom.
Virtainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikkel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virtainen trying to mount his opponent but Mikkel defends it.
Virtainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtainen.
Mikkel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virtainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virtainen's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
That's time! Virtainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mikkel trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Mikkel gets full guard.
Virtainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Virtainen is in close to Mikkel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Virtainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Mikkel keeps moving.
Virtainen throwing strikes from guard but Mikkel blocks nicely.
Virtainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virtainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Virtainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapio Virtainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Virtainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Further stalling from Virtainen.
Virtainen landing with the ground and pound.
Virtainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkel has wrist control.
Mikkel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Mikkel keeps moving.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virtainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Virtainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virtainen throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virtainen controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virtainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikkel sprawls well initially but Virtainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Virtainen seems to be working for a kimura but Mikkel defends the submission attempt.
Virtainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Virtainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virtainen landing strikes from the mount and Mikkel is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen raining down shots from the mount!
Mikkel is looking to improve his position but Virtainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Virtainen controlling the pace for now.
Mikkel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikkel wants to control from the top but Virtainen keeps moving.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikkel can do to turn this around?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Mikkel.
Mikkel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikkel leaves Virtainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virtainen 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.
Virtainen defending well as Mikkel loads up on a big left hand.
Virtainen throws a leg kick which misses Mikkel's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikkel tries to avoid it.
Mikkel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mikkel.
Virtainen avoids the head kick by Mikkel.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Virtainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan Mikkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Mikkel as Virtainen shoots in.
Mikkel delivers a nice body kick.
Virtainen jabs at Mikkel's body.
Mikkel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikkel fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikkel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virtainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virtainen misses with a wild combination.
Virtainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapio Virtainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikkel connects with a body shot.
Virtainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtainen slows the pace down.
Mikkel tries to bench press Virtainen off him but Virtainen keeps the position.
Mikkel seems a little lost for a moment, as Virtainen dominates the positioning.
Virtainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virtainen controlling from side mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Virtainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mikkel's legs.
Dan Mikkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virtainen takes a little break here. Mikkel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtainen moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mikkel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Virtainen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 2410 p4p, 3582 weight class) and Magnus Thoressen (ranked 294 p4p, 396 weight class). Del Bosque comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Drippin. Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 155lb limit. Severo Del Bosque came in at 156.2 and Magnus Thoressen came in at 156.8 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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45
170
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167
16 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 43 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Thoressen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Thoressen blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Thoressen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
Del Bosque throws the kick towards the body but Thoressen avoids it.
Thoressen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thoressen just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Thoressen's shoulder, as Thoressen tries to avoid the shot.
Thoressen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thoressen looks winded!
Thoressen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws out a loose jab but Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Del Bosque throws a shot from downtown. Thoressen moves away and avoids it.
Del Bosque fakes the leg kick and cracks Thoressen in the body.
Del Bosque lands a leg kick that knocks Thoressen off balance momentarily.
Thoressen throws a nice looking combination but Del Bosque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoressen throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Del Bosque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Bosque swings for the body but Thoressen moves out of range.
Del Bosque throws a solid leg kick but Thoressen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Bosque.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Thoressen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the leg kick from Thoressen.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Thoressen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque throws a jab when Thoressen was well out of range.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Thoressen.
Del Bosque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thoressen on the side of the head.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque works over Thoressen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Del Bosque does no damage.
Thoressen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thoressen slips under a jab.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Thoressen.
Del Bosque tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoressen avoided it.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thoressen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
Thoressen throws a series of punches but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Bosque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Thoressen saw it coming and moves away.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Thoressen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Thoressen avoids it easily.
Thoressen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thoressen circles away quickly and effectively.
Thoressen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Bosque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thoressen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Bosque.
Thoressen ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Thoressen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Bosque with a body shot.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thoressen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Bosque.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Thoressen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thoressen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoressen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thoressen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Bosque misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque throws a poor cross that misses
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
Thoressen misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Del Bosque is looking to counter punch.
Del Bosque blocks a head kick by Thoressen.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoressen manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Del Bosque scores with the left hand. Thoressen knows he should have avoided that one.
Thoressen throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a looping right.
Thoressen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Del Bosque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoressen was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a lazy right hand but Thoressen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoressen.
Severo Del Bosque is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thoressen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Del Bosque has got the better of the exchanges.
Del Bosque connects with a jab.
Thoressen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bosque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Bosque throws a counter high kick but Thoressen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thoressen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoressen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thoressen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque looks to land a right hand but Thoressen moved out of range.
Thoressen looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Del Bosque tried to counter with a leg kick but Thoressen avoided it.
Thoressen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Bosque with the inside leg kick.
Del Bosque scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Bosque.
Thoressen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thoressen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thoressen.
Del Bosque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Del Bosque 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.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Thoressen.
Del Bosque scores with a nice right hand.
 Thoressen is rocked!
Thoressen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thoressen is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Bosque finish him?
Del Bosque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thoressen can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Thoressen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thoressen throws a looping overhand right but Del Bosque ducks down to avoid it.
Thoressen seems to have recovered his senses.
Thoressen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Bosque.
Thoressen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque delivers a nice body kick.
Thoressen checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque backing away here, and Thoressen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Del Bosque lands with a slapping head kick.
Del Bosque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Thoressen does no damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thoressen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Del Bosque - the referee stops the clock and Thoressen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Del Bosque. Thoressen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thoressen momentarily.
Thoressen moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Thoressen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thoressen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Del Bosque thows a leg kick but Thoressen checks it
and Thoressen counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque lands with a nice body punch.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Del Bosque swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thoressen.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Thoressen.
Thoressen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot lands for Del Bosque.
Thoressen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Del Bosque.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoressen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Del Bosque gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severo Del Bosque!
An intense looking Severo Del Bosque took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My Last Fight Ever, Im Retired. Been KO So Many Times In My Career, Doctors Said I Shouldn't Fight No More.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gaethje (ranked 3123 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 352 p4p, 322 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wolf-Fang's choice of entrance music: Rise Against - Give It All. Yamcha Wolf-Fang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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30
165
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160
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Gaethje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaethje scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wolf-Fang in his tracks.
Gaethje moves away from the strike by Wolf-Fang.
It appears Gaethje was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gaethje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf-Fang throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaethje.
Wolf-Fang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolf-Fang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaethje throws a jab when Wolf-Fang was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wolf-Fang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wolf-Fang tries to move into range but Gaethje moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaethje misses with a left hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaethje is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wolf-Fang.
 It looks like Justin Gaethje has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaethje bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gaethje lands with a cross.
Gaethje throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gaethje throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf-Fang connects with a nice looking jab.
 Gaethje is rocked!
Wolf-Fang fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Gaethje out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
A victorious Yamcha Wolf-Fang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Slugs (ranked 1934 p4p, 3873 weight class) and Butch Frewin (ranked 64 p4p, 141 weight class). Slugs comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad - By Me. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Slugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Frewin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slugs tries to close the distance and clinch but Frewin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frewin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slugs misses with a wild body shot.
Frewin connects with a crisp jab.
Frewin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frewin.
Frewin scores with a shoulder strike.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frewin blocks an elbow strike.
Frewin takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Butch Frewin has been cut.
Slugs looking to throw knees to the head but Frewin is blocking nicely.
Slugs 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.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slugs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frewin's defenses.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugs misses with an elbow strike.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frewin throws a punch but it's blocked by Slugs.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frewin.
Frewin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frewin.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Frewin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
Frewin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frewin avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Frewin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frewin is defending well for now.
Slugs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frewin.
Frewin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
Frewin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugs's elbow.
Frewin avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Slugs blocking some punches.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Frewin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slugs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frewin's brow.
Slugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frewin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frewin avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Slugs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Frewin lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frewin avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slugs looking to slow down the pace here.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frewin is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Slugs's head.
Frewin avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frewin blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs blocking some punches.
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
Slugs lands a good knee to the midsection. Frewin won't want to take too many of those.
Frewin looks winded!
Slugs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Slugs.
Slugs holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slugs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slugs obliges.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but Frewin blocks it.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but Frewin blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slugs throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slugs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frewin's brow.
Slugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frewin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frewin scores with a hook to the body.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frewin.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Frewin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Slugs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Frewin.
Slugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin blocks the elbow strike.
Frewin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Frewin avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs misses with an elbow strike.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Slugs taking a breather.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Frewin.
Slugs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frewin managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slugs.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Frewin avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Slugs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Frewin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frewin throws a hook but Slugs avoids it easily.
Slugs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frewin.
Slugs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slugs scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slugs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frewin lands a leg kick that knocks Slugs off balance momentarily.
Slugs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frewin can do to turn this around?
Slugs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frewin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slugs tries to clinch there but Frewin circles away.
Slugs tries to clinch but Frewin moves away
and Frewin counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frewin defending well as Slugs loads up on a big left hand.
Slugs loads up on a big right hand but Frewin slips the punch.
Frewin blocks a jab.
Slugs throws a hook but Frewin avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slugs moves to clinch but Frewin breaks away
and Frewin counters with a leg kick.
Frewin slips a straight right by Slugs.
Nice defenses there by Frewin.
Butch Frewin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frewin clobbers Slugs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Frewin.
Slugs wants to clinch
and Frewin counters with a stiff right hand.
Slugs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slugs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frewin misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Frewin.
Frewin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frewin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frewin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slugs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frewin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frewin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slugs swings widly with a right hand
and Frewin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slugs thinking.
Frewin scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Slugs misses the target.
Frewin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frewin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugs moves into range and clinches up with Frewin.
Frewin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
Frewin managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Slugs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Slugs blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frewin as Slugs tries to tie him up.
Slugs prevents a body shot from Frewin.
Doug Slugs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frewin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frewin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frewin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slugs slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frewin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frewin lands a right hand.
Frewin managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Slugs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frewin.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slugs blocks an uppercut.
Frewin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Frewin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frewin avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frewin.
A short uppercut from Frewin.
Slugs trying to land knees to the body.
Frewin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Frewin.
Frewin misses with a punch to the body.
Slugs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slugs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Frewin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Frewin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Frewin clinches up against the cage.
Frewin cracks Slugs with a nice body shot.
Frewin avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Frewin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slugs lands an elbow inside that Frewin shrugs off.
Frewin avoids the elbow strike from Slugs, against the cage.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Frewin lands a right hand.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frewin is leaning against Slugs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Frewin on the inside.
Slugs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin throws a big uppercut that drops Slugs! More strikes from Frewin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Slugs lies dazed against the cage as Frewin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Frewin!
Butch Frewin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Doug Slugs spoke after the fight, saying 'https://dougandtheslugs.ca/'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 1300 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 171 p4p, 264 weight class). Wang has chosen 閃靈 as his entrance music. Gaius Marius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marius.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Marius throws a counter high kick but Wang was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marius. Marius obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Wang blocks the low kick.
Wang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marius will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Wang.
Marius drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marius throws a front kick aimed at Wang's knee but Wang avoids it well.
Wang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marius.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
Marius tried to counter with a leg kick but Wang avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marius at a distance.
A low kick from Marius is predictable there
and Wang counters with a good, hard body kick but Marius shrugs it off.
Wang tries to clinch up but Marius circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Wang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marius is breathing heavily.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Marius is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Marius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marius.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marius, pushing him back against the cage.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Marius won't allow it.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Marius prevents a body shot from Wang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Marius.
Wang rushes Marius and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Marius is looking to break free of the clinch but Wang has double underhooks.
Wang has Marius pressed against the cage, preventing Marius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marius is working Wang over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius lands a right hand.
Marius tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
Stalling in the clinch from Wang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marius.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marius pushes Wang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang is trying to break free.
Marius manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Wang both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang throws a low kick but Marius avoids it.
As Wang backs away, Marius returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to clinch up but Marius circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Marius's defenses.
Marius throws a head kick that half lands.
Marius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Wang misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Marius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wang gets a clinch.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but Marius has him pressed against the cage.
Wang blocks a body shot from Marius.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang blocks a body shot from Marius.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Wang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wang.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick from Marius, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marius avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Marius has the dominant position.
Wang lands with a left to the head.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wang misses with a knee strike.
Wang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Marius on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang lands an elbow that stopped Marius in his tracks for a moment.
Marius keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Marius.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Marius tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marius avoids the body shot from Wang.
Marius wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Marius.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang throws a series of punches but Marius moves out of range.
Marius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marius lunges at Wang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wang's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with an uppercut
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings Marius.
Marius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marius.
Marius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Marius. Marius maintains the clinch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Marius.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marius counters with a low kick, right behind Wang 's knee.
Marius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marius can pounce on him.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang 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.
Marius tests Wang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marius loads up on a big right hand but Wang slips the punch.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Marius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang with a nice cross.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Marius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marius misses with an uppercut.
Marius stuns Wang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marius takes one on the button.
Marius with a hook.
Wang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marius sizes up Wang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wang.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
Wang has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Wang throws a leg kick but Marius checks it.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wang checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang throws out a loose jab but Marius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a good low kick that Wang was not able to check.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Marius misses its target.
Marius throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooh a lovely combination from Wang sends Marius down but not out. Wang dives into side control looking to finish.
Marius is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang misses with the ground and pound.
Oh Marius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marius sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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!
Marius prevents Wang from improving position.
Marius seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang trying to control the position but Marius is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wang working the strikes but Marius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Marius manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang avoids a wild elbow strike from Marius.
Marius struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wang lands an uppercut.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Marius.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marius digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
A head punch on the inside from Marius fails to land.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang avoids a wild elbow strike from Marius.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius is working Wang over against the cage.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Marius lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Long Wang.
I think Wang 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Camble (ranked 1655 p4p, 2229 weight class) and Leon Lentz (ranked 220 p4p, 293 weight class). Mike Camble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Lentz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Lentz.
Leon Lentz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Lentz connects with a right hand. Camble shakes it off.
Camble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Camble misses
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Lentz moves away and avoids it.
Lentz tries to clinch but Camble is having none of it.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Lentz moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lentzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lentz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Camble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Camble catches Lentz right on the button with a cross.
Camble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lentz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lentz defending well as Camble loads up on a big left hand.
Leon Lentz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lentz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lentz lands a jab.
Lentz slips a jab from Camble.
A punch combination from Lentz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz fails to land with a series of punches.
Lentz is looking to score with low kicks.
Lentz throws a hook to the side of Camble's head but Camble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camble is looking for a counter combo.
Camble misses with a body shot.
Lentz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Camble is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Camble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lentz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the body from Camble misses
and Lentz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camble's knee momentarily.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lentz finds it's way through Camble's defenses.
Camble connects with a jab.
Lentz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
Lentz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Lentz catches Camble right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
Camble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Lentz does it's job there.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camble throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lentz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lentz dips to his left and cracks Camble with an uppercut!
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Camble saw that one coming.
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!
Camble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camble tries to move into range but Lentz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Camble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lentz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Camble scrambles back to his feet.
Lentz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camble walks into a jab.
Lentz throws a leg kick which misses Camble's front leg but catches the back leg as Camble tries to avoid it.
Camble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lentz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
Camble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lentz.
Camble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lentz.
Lentz throws a series of punches but Camble avoids them all with ease.
Camble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lentz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camble.
Camble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leon Lentz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lentz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz thumps Camble with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lentz scores with a punch to the head.
Lentz tries a head kick but it misses.
Camble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lentz.
Camble misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
A jab from Lentz does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Lentz - just one landing.
Camble throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camble's knee momentarily.
Camble swats away the attempt to clinch by Lentz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lentz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camble misses with an uppercut.
Lentz throws a big counter head kick but Camble avoids it with no problem.
Lentz lands a nice shot that snaps Camble's head back.
The fighters circling - Camble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lentz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lentz lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lentz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz lands with an uppercut that bounces Camble off the cage and back into range.
Camble throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
Lentz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lentz tests Camble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lentz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lentz is looking to slow Camble down with leg kicks.
Lentz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camble's head.
Camble takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Camble does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lentz on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Lentz moves away and avoids it.
Lentz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camble throws a poor cross that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice leg kick.
Lentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Lentz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camble throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lentz duly obliges.
Lentz lands a nice hook to Camble's body. Camble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lentz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lentz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lentz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Lentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Camble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lentz.
Lentz blocks a jab.
Lentz tries a quick counter leg kick but Camble is wise to it.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lentz throws a head kick but Camble moves out of range.
Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz sizes up Camble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camble throws a jab when Lentz was well out of range.
Camble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camble's hands.
Camble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camble.
Camble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camble 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.
Lentz misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
A big right from Camble misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz stuns Camble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lentz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lentz's waist but Lentz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camble off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lentz! But no joy.
Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Camble ducks down to avoid it.
Lentz scores with a hook to the body. Camble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camble walks into a stiff left hand from Lentz.
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!
Lentz cracks Camble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camble lunges at Lentz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lentz's hand.
Lentz pushes Camble up against the cage in a clinch.
Lentz scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lentz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Camble is rocked!
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Camble moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lentz.
Mike Camble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lentz scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lentz. That snapped Camble's head back.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Camble misses with an uppercut
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lentz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lentz pulls Camble in close to prevent any damage.
Lentz wants to hit a sweep here but Camble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lentz there!
Lentz tries to hold on but Camble pushes him away.
Camble controlling from mount.
Leon Lentz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lentz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Lentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lentz 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roc Le Phat (ranked 1223 p4p, 765 weight class) and Grey Ape (ranked 193 p4p, 123 weight class). Le Phat comes to the cage accompanied by Bonita Applebum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roc Le Phat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Phat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ape.
Le Phat with a jab.
Le Phat misses with a looping right.
Ape takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Le Phat circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Le Phat counter with a right hand.
Le Phat scores with the left hand. Ape knows he should have avoided that one.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Phat.
Ape throws a leg kick but Le Phat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ape on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Phat tests Ape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Le Phat throws a lazy head kick
and Le Phat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Roc Le Phat has been cut.
Le Phat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Phat misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape throws a hook but Le Phat avoids it easily.
Le Phat scores with a nice strike.
Ape moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Phat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ape blocking some punches.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Phat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ape with a knee to the head.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks with his arms.
Ape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Le Phat digs a right hand underneath Ape's ribcage. Ape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Le Phat throws an elbow that misses.
Le Phat breaks the clinch.
Le Phat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ape is fending him off so far but Le Phat persists. Nope, Ape circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ape! But no joy.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Le Phat.
Le Phat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ape enables Le Phat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ape manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ape pushes Le Phat off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Phat throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Phat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Phat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ape misses with a right hand
and Le Phat counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Phat checks a leg kick.
It looked like Le Phat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been hearing reports that Le Phat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ape misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Phat throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
Le Phat moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromApe.
Ape connects with a solid leg kick.
Ape slips under a jab.
Le Phat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Phat misses with a hook to the body
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Le Phat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Phat throws a poor cross that misses
and Ape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Phat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Le Phat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ape.
Ape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ape throws a hook but Le Phat blocks it.
Le Phat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ape sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Phat throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
Le Phat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ape explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Le Phat throws a good cross that connects.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Le Phat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ape.
Ape scores with a jab.
Ape with a nice calf kick.
Le Phat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Le Phat misses with the combination.
Ape misses with a low kick.
Le Phat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Le Phat misses
and Ape counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Le Phat thinking.
Le Phat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Phat lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Le Phat scores with a sloppy right hand. Ape should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape 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 Le Phat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Le Phat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ape misses.
Le Phat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Le Phat scores with a sloppy right hand. Ape should have avoided that one.
Ape misses with a leg kick.
Le Phat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Le Phat forces Ape back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ape lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
Roc Le Phat's cut is getting worse.
Le Phat swings wildly with an uppercut but Ape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ape using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Le Phat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Roc Le Phat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roc Le Phat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Phat misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ape scores with a punch to the head.
Le Phat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Phat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
Le Phat throwing a counter right hand but Ape manages to avoid it.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Phat misses the target.
Le Phat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ape eats them both and turns towards Le Phat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Le Phat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab lands there for Le Phat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Phat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Le Phat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ape throws out the jab.
Le Phat checks a leg kick.
Le Phat lands a jab.
Ape misses with a leg kick
and Le Phat counters with a straight right hand.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Phat misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Phat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Ape. That snapped Le Phat's head back.
Ape defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Phat.
A little jabbing left from Ape on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ape moves away from the strike by Le Phat.
Ape scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Phat in his tracks.
Le Phat is rocked!
Roc Le Phat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ape throws the left hand but Le Phat avoids the punch easily.
Ape tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Le Phat is able to avoid easily.
Le Phat throws a big shot that misses.
Ape takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ape misses with a hook.
Ape tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Phat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ape tries to avoid it but Le Phat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ape to the ground. Ape escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Le Phat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Phat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Ape as he connects with a hook.
Oh Le Phat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ape doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Phat seems to have got his legs back now.
Ape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Phat closes the distance and clinches.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape lands an uppercut.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Le Phat gets through Ape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ape avoids a wild elbow strike from Le Phat.
Grey Ape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks with his arms.
Ape taking a breather.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Le Phat.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le Phat throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
Le Phat breaks from the clinch.
Ape takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Phat.
Le Phat blocks a jab.
Ape rushes Le Phat and presses him up against the cage.
Le Phat lands a body punch.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ape with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Phat.
Le Phat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Phat is keeping busy.
Le Phat misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Le Phat fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape pressing his opponent against the cage.
Le Phat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ape looking to stall.
Ape pushes Le Phat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Le Phat tries to throw a body punch but Ape avoids it by throwing Le Phat back against the cage.
Come on Ape - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Le Phat blocks an uppercut.
Ape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Le Phat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ape throws a big shot that misses.
Le Phat connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Phat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jeez, Roc Le Phat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Le Phat throws a hook but Ape avoids it easily.
Le Phat with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grey Ape will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roc Le Phat's cut.
That's time! Le Phat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good exchange - Le Phat coming out on top.
Le Phat misses with a left hand
and Le Phat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ape walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Le Phat loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Le Phat misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ape takes a kick to the side of the head.
Le Phat misses with an uppercut.
Le Phat misses with a left hand
and Ape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ape feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Le Phats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ape takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ape throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.
Ape scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape swings for the body but Le Phat moves out of range.
Le Phat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Phat thumps Ape with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Phat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Phat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ape.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Phat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Phat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ape misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Phat.
Ape instigates a clinch.
Le Phat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Phat working aggressively here.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Ape.
Ape crunches a lovely knee into Le Phat's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Phat backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Ape to work.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.
Ape blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Le Phat is keeping busy.
Ape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Le Phat avoids it.
A short right from Ape on the inside.
Le Phat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ape's elbow.
Le Phat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Phat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Phat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Phat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Le Phat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Le Phat blocks it.
Le Phat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Le Phat avoids the damage to the body.
Le Phat tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
A head punch on the inside from Le Phat fails to land.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Ape connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roc Le Phat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grey Ape!
Grey Ape thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 861 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 100 p4p, 163 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
McScramble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hermann misses with a body kick.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann has managed to clinch.
Hermann lands a shoulder strike.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermann avoiding damage as McScramble throws knees to the body.
McScramble tries to land knees in the clinch but Hermann avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McScramble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
Hermann misses with the head strike.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermann as he 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!
Hermann dips to his left and cracks McScramble with an uppercut!
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann avoids the body shot from McScramble.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hermann slips a jab from McScramble.
McScramble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McScramble. Hermann does a little dance to reset his feet.
McScramble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
McScramble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McScramble connects with a body shot that sends Hermann's belly button to the back.
McScramble slips a jab from Hermann.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
Hermann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hermann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
McScramble takes one on the button.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
Hermann scores with a jab.
Hermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
McScramble is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermann rather than just go for the knockout.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Hermann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McScramble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McScramble.
McScramble won't allow Hermann to get back to his feet.
Hermann keeping moving, preventing McScramble from controlling successfully.
McScramble stands up over Hermann, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble landing with the ground and pound.
Hermann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McScramble is controlling him.
Hermann keeping full guard, as McScramble tries to pass.
Hermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McScramble's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann 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.
Hermann trying to stand up but can't free himself from McScramble's guard.
McScramble has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hermann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McScramble.
McScramble manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hermann's best efforts.
Hermann wants to stand up but McScramble has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McScramble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McScramble actively working from the bottom here.
Hermann is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble is working to get back to half guard.
McScramble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermann looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermann wants to control the pace but McScramble is squirming around nicely.
Hermann stands up from mount. Strange move.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McScramble throws a right hand that Hermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermann also avoids with ease.
Hermann lands a nice shot to the body.
McScramble lands with an overhand left.
McScramble lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hermann.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann misses with a double jab.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Hermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McScramble's head backwards.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
Karl Hermann is winning the standup battle so far.
McScramble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McScramble takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
McScramble slips a jab from Hermann.
McScramble walks into a left hand.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but McScramble slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann scores with a jab. McScramble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McScramble slips under a jab from Hermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hermann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermann. That snapped McScramble's head back.
McScramble swings for the body but Hermann moves out of range.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
Hermann looks to land a left hand but McScramble moved out of range nicely.
McScramble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hermann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McScramble scrambles back to his feet.
McScramble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karl Hermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermann misses with a looping right.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann misses with a straight right.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Hermann avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by McScramble. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McScramble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on McScramble's shoulder, as McScramble tries to avoid the shot.
McScramble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermann.
Hermann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McScramble has time to react.
Hermann lands a nice hook to McScramble's body. McScramble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hermann throws a shot from downtown. McScramble moves away and avoids it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann has closed the distance and engaged McScramble in a clinch.
McScramble blocks an uppercut.
McScramble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermann is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
McScramble misses with some punches.
McScramble is looking for a takedown.
McScramble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McScramble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermann.
A short right from McScramble.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermann.
Hermann breaks the clinch.
Hermann throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a hook but McScramble blocks it.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but McScramble is just out of range.
McScramble ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
McScramble misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hermann thuds his right hand into McScramble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McScramble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermann.
McScramble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McScramble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McScramble digs a good hook to Hermann's body.
McScramble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
Hermann lands a glancing blow to the side of McScramble's head.
McScramble fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hermann sprawls well initially but McScramble persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McScramble misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McScramble.
McScramble looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermann is just out of range.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McScramble's hands.
McScramble staying out of range there.
Hermann staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hermann.
Hermann throws an off balance right hand
and McScramble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Hermann dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermann.
McScramble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermann was well out of range. Poor timing from McScramble.
McScramble moves out of range of the strikes.
McScramble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McScramble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McScramble misses with a series of wild punches.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of McScramble's head but McScramble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McScramble stuns Hermann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hermann gets a clinch.
McScramble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McScramble working aggressively here.
McScramble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann has a couple of punches blocked by McScramble.
McScramble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
McScramble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McScramble misses with a punch to the body.
McScramble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karl Hermann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermann controls his hands.
McScramble jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McScramble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
Hermann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McScramble can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Hermann.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. McScramble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McScramble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McScramble throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
Karl Hermann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throws a body kick that misses.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Hermann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McScramble was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
McScramble takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a few strikes there.
Hermann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hermann misses with a hook.
Hermann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McScramble misses with a body shot
letting Hermann counter with a right hand.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McScramble on the side of the head.
Hermann scores with a jab to the head.
Hermann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
McScramble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McScramble backs up against the cage.
Hermann takes a swing at McScramble's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McScramble.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hermann to counter with a crisp jab.
McScramble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Hermann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermann.
Hermann cracks McScramble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McScramble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hermann.
McScramble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Hermann throws the left hand but McScramble avoids the punch easily.
McScramble throws a body shot but no joy.
McScramble moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Nice body kick from Hermann.
McScramble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McScramble on the side of the head.
Hermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hermann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McScramble moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McScramble misses with a body shot.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but McScramble uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hermann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McScramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hermann scores with a decent looking hook.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands a really nice looking cross but McScramble seems unphased.
Hermann drives through and clinches with McScramble against the cage.
McScramble swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
McScramble trying to land knees to the body.
Hermann scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermann 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!
Karl Hermann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bo Garrett (ranked 609 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Tomohiro Tanahashi (ranked 88 p4p, 132 weight class). Tanahashi has chosen Love & Energy as his entrance music. Tomohiro Tanahashi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomohiro Tanahashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett connects with a body shot.
Garrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tanahashi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Tanahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Tanahashi throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garrett connects with a body shot.
Garrett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garrett gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanahashi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garrett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett with a knee to the head.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Tanahashi pushes Garrett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
letting Tanahashi counter with a right hand.
Garrett thuds a left hand into Tanahashi's body.
Tanahashi missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garrett tries to counter by clinching up but Tanahashi breaks away and moves out of range.
Garrett lunges at Tanahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanahashi's hand.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Tanahashi's shoulder, as Tanahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Tanahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tanahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garrett scores with a jab.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Garrett misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Tanahashi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrett misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tanahashi tries a low kick but Garrett avoids it.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Tanahashi feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett misses with a hook to the body
and Tanahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett cracks Tanahashi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garrett throws a right and a left that Tanahashi avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanahashi! But no joy.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Tanahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws out a loose jab but Tanahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanahashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garrett misses with a hook to the body
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Tanahashi counters with a crisp one two that drops Garrett! Tanahashi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Garrett to his feet! Garrett is in big trouble!
Garrett is rocked!
Garrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Garrett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tanahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrett seems to have got his legs back now.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Tanahashi slips under a jab.
Tomohiro Tanahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and as Garrett loses concentration momentarily, Tanahashi counters with a picture perfect head kick! Garrett goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tomohiro Tanahashi!
Tomohiro Tanahashi is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tomohiro Tanahashi 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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