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ENIGMA 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 2872 p4p, 3407 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 379 p4p, 440 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitro throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
A punch combination from Nitro misses.
Nitro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nitro.
Nitro lands a body shot.
Gracie misses the jab.
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nitro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nitro connects with the punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nitro swivels and escapes.
Nitro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nitro connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Nitro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitro 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.
Nitro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nitro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nitro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Nitro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nitro at a distance.
Nitro digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nitro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Nitro didn't see that one coming.
Nitro avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Nitro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nitro misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro swinging wildly here.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nitro under the eye.
Nitro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimmy Nitro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nitro misses with the combination.
Nitro punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Nitro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nitro tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nitro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nitro scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitro scores with a nice right hand.
Nitro scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Nitro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie swings for the body but Nitro moves out of range.
Nitro misses with the combination.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nitro sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nitro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nitro, as that shot connected.
Nitro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nitro misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nitro looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nitro controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Nitro blocks nicely.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nitro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie postures up in Nitro's guard and throws a big left but Nitro blocks it.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nitro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Nitro keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nitro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nitro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Nitro seems unphased.
Nitro throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jimmy Nitro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nitro misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nitro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nitro to the ground. Gracie is now in Nitro's guard.
 Nitro is rocked!
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nitro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nitro seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Nitro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Nitro blocks nicely.
Nitro is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Nitro is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nitro managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Nitro throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Nitro misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nitro to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitro wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nitro as he works his way to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Nitro to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie won't allow Nitro to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Nitro blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Nitro is retaining full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nitro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nitro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oh Nitro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nitro covers up, he's hurt! Gracie keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gracie and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gracie can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 23840 p4p, 2731 weight class) and Big Fist (ranked 240 p4p, 97 weight class). Big Fist acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chika.
Fist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chika lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fist lands a nice hook to Chika's body. Chika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fist!
Fist misses the jab.
Fist scores with a jab to the head.
Chika with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chika scores with a jab.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Chika saw that one coming.
As Fist tries to get set, Chika tries to push him back and clinch up but Fist manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Fist throws the left hand but Chika avoids the punch easily.
Chika turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chika thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Chika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chika takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chika throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chika scores with a hook.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Chika's ribs.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chika.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Chika counters with a straight right hand.
Chika takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chika moves into range and clinches up with Fist.
Fist looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chika.
Chika blocking some punches.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chika misses with a body punch.
Fist has a couple of punches blocked by Chika.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chika.
Fist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chika blocks an uppercut.
Chika stalling in the clinch.
Fist prevents a body shot from Chika.
Chika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chika lands a left hand.
A short left from Chika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chika.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chika working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chika can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Fist misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist blocks a body shot from Chika.
Fist lands an uppercut.
Chika lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chika fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Fist.
Chika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Chika.
A head punch on the inside from Fist fails to land.
Chika blocking some punches.
Fist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
 Fist is rocked!
Chika digs a right hand into Fist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fist's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Fist will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Chika moves away from the strike by Fist.
Chika misses with a wild body shot.
Fist is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chika with a body shot.
Chika throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
Chika lands a nice shot to the body.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Chika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chika is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Chika throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chika misses with a looping right.
Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Chika lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fist falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chika dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chidi Chika!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Roberto (ranked 1929 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Nasir Prince (ranked 201 p4p, 373 weight class). Roberto comes into the arena with Samba de Roda blaring out of the sound system. Prince has chosen Nas- N.Y. State of Mind as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nasir Prince enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Roberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Prince!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince blocks a jab.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prince with a nice calf kick.
Roberto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prince.
Good standup being displayed there by Prince as he connects with a hook.
Prince tries to keep at a distance but Roberto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Roberto is leaning against Prince and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Prince closes the distance and clinches.
Prince has Roberto pressed against the cage.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
A short right from Roberto.
Prince is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto has had enough of the clinch but Prince keeps him there for the moment.
Prince fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto swings wildly with an uppercut but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Prince walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Roberto.
Roberto connects with a jab.
Prince scores with a hook.
Prince throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Roberto to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberto throws a jab when Prince was well out of range.
Prince throws a series of punches but Roberto moves out of range.
Prince falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roberto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberto slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Roberto misses its intended target.
Roberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prince misses with a series of wild punches.
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prince swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roberto.
Prince throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Prince.
Roberto rushes Prince and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
Prince lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prince.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Roberto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prince has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roberto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Prince can turn it around.
Roberto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roberto as Prince tries to tie him up.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prince throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roberto on the side of the head.
Prince tries to land a leg kick but Roberto saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Prince misses its intended target.
Prince takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roberto connects with a crisp jab.
Prince throws a right and a left that Roberto avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Prince misses.
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!
Roberto is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it.
Prince pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Prince.
Prince moves into the clinch successfully.
Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prince.
Roberto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberto lands a good knee to the midsection. Prince won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Prince.
Prince lands with a left to the head.
Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberto lands with a left to the head.
Prince lands with a right to the head.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Roberto manages to break the clinch.
Prince misses with a body shot
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nasir Prince will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberto lands a slapping body shot.
Roberto doesn't manage to clinch there - Prince circles away.
Prince uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberto.
A punch combination from Prince misses.
Prince does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roberto throws an overhand right that lands on Prince's shoulder, as Prince tries to avoid the shot.
Prince comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prince takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Roberto.
Prince scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prince slips under a jab.
Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Prince stalling the fight.
Roberto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roberto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prince tries to bum rush Roberto with a series of wild strikes but Roberto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Prince ducks right into an uppercut from Roberto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto throws a jab but it's blocked by Prince.
Prince scoring well with a low kick there.
Roberto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberto misses with a body shot.
Roberto throws a series of punches but Prince moves out of range.
Prince moves into range and clinches up with Roberto.
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Prince closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberto tries to clinch there but Prince circles away.
A big right from Roberto misses.
Nasir Prince is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberto throws a body punch but Prince moves out of range.
Roberto takes one to the chin there.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Prince lands with a straight right. Roberto didn't see that one coming.
Prince blocks a jab.
Prince takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberto. Roberto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto missing with a left hand there. Prince was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberto throws a nice looking combination but Prince bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roberto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prince unleashes a big counter combination but Roberto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roberto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Prince in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Prince moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto blocks an elbow strike from Prince.
Roberto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prince is struggling to control the position.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prince just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberto's brow.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Prince.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto manages to break the clinch.
Prince finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Prince misses the target.
Prince throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prince fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberto, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberto lands a body punch.
Prince avoiding damage.
Prince tries to work over Roberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Roberto loads up on a big right hand but Prince slips the punch.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Prince sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberto throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Prince misses.
Prince takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prince moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prince clinches up with Roberto and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roberto is keeping busy.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto prevents a body shot from Prince.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Prince tries to work over Roberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prince misses with a punch to the body.
Prince is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roberto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Roberto lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince has Roberto pushed against the cage.
Prince lands with a light punch inside.
Prince struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberto controls his hands.
Prince misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Prince misses
and Roberto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulo Roberto is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberto slips under a jab.
Prince misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roberto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roberto scores with a jab. Prince acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberto loads up on a big right hand but Prince slips the punch.
Prince closes the distance and pushes Roberto back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Prince looking to stall.
Prince leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince working aggressively here.
Roberto throws a punch but it's blocked by Prince.
Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Prince.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Prince avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberto.
Prince tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberto avoids it.
Roberto blocks an elbow strike.
Prince dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roberto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prince controlling the action here for a moment.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Prince swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Roberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roberto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto clobbers Prince with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roberto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberto lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince moves into the clinch successfully.
Prince stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roberto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Prince fails to land.
Roberto cracks Prince with a nice body shot.
Roberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberto.
An attempted straight right counter from Roberto misses the target.
Paulo Roberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberto scores with a nice right hand.
Prince misses with a jab to the body
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prince is rocked!
Prince throws a series of punches but Roberto moves out of range.
Roberto is looking to counter punch.
Roberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prince.
Roberto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberto looks to throw the jab but Prince is out of range.
Prince unleashes a big counter combination but Roberto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roberto catches Prince with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Prince fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberto checks it well.
Prince moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Roberto throws a poor cross that misses
and Prince counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prince.
Roberto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prince swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Roberto misses.
Roberto 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 four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roberto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prince has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberto moves away from the strike by Prince.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Prince moved out of range nicely.
Prince swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberto lands a glancing blow to the side of Prince's head.
Prince has closed the distance and engaged Roberto in a clinch.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Prince avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage.
Prince keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberto's efforts to push away.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roberto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prince.
Prince takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nasir Prince is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prince blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Roberto.
I think Prince 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 2495 p4p, 1393 weight class) and Henry Colt (ranked 140 p4p, 78 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Colt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
Colt lands a lovely overhand right.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Atsushi.
Colt lands a jab to the nose.
Colt throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Atsushi is looking to clinch.
Colt misses with a double jab.
Atsushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Atsushi misses
and Colt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atsushi's knee momentarily.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Colt as Atsushi shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Atsushi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Atsushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colt has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Still in the clinch, Atsushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colt as he avoids it easily.
Atsushi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atsushi checks it well.
Colt slips under a jab from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt blocks the body kick.
Colt feints a counter leg kick.
Atsushi thuds his right hand into Colt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Atsushi is looking to chop away at Colt's legs.
Colt checks the leg kick.
Colt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Colt walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow Colt down.
Atsushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atsushi 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.
Colt tries to score with a low kick but Atsushi moves his leg out of the way.
Atsushi scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atsushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colt looks for the body kick but Atsushi saw that one coming.
Atsushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colt momentarily.
Colt misses with an uppercut. Atsushi saw that one coming.
Henry Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atsushi misses with a low kick as Colt jumps back.
Colt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colt unleashes a big counter combination but Atsushi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Colt misses with a shot to the body
and Atsushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Atsushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atsushi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Colt misses.
Colt throws a nice looking combination but Atsushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atsushi misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Atsushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi gets a takedown into half guard.
Colt wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Colt gets full guard.
Atsushi trying to control but Colt is working from the bottom.
Atsushi pushes down on Colt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Atsushi passes to full mount!
Colt reaches up to try and control the position but Atsushi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Colt rolls and tries to escape and now Atsushi has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Atsushi's arms.
Atsushi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Atsushi controlling well, preventing Colt from escaping the position.
Colt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Colt just trying to survive but Atsushi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Atsushi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Atsushi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kuroda Atsushi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Colt throws a leg kick but Atsushi moved away.
Atsushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colt.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsushi misses with a hook.
Atsushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
Atsushi ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Atsushi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atsushi is out of range.
Colt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Colt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Colt in the body.
Colt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atsushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atsushi misses with an uppercut.
Colt ducks right into an uppercut from Atsushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colt.
Atsushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
Atsushi scores with a takedown into Colt's guard.
Atsushi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colt can do to turn this around?
Atsushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atsushi controlling from the top position.
Colt controlling Atsushi's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Colt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Atsushi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atsushi working away.
Atsushi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt tries to control but Atsushi manages to take his back.
Atsushi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Colt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Atsushi looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Colt taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuroda Atsushi!
An out of breath Kuroda Atsushi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 1260 p4p, 25656 weight class) and Finn Mcdonald (ranked 188 p4p, 688 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finn Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco slips a jab and a cross from Mcdonald.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown
and Franco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franco lands a right hook to the body.
Franco connects with a body shot that sends Mcdonald's belly button to the back.
Franco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcdonald at a distance.
Mcdonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franco thuds his right hand into Mcdonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Franco dips to his left and cracks Mcdonald with an uppercut!
Mcdonald looks winded!
Jab, jab by Franco - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco steps in with a hook that catches Mcdonald right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Franco follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mcdonald looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
In his post fight interview, Juan David Franco started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 2410 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Lucifer Morningstar (ranked 326 p4p, 255 weight class). Morningstar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Highway to hell. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morningstar.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morningstar.
The fighters circling - Morningstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Morningstar dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Morningstar's head and hops out.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morningstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves away from the strike by Morningstar.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Morningstar misses.
Morningstar misses with a straight right.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morningstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Morningstar tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Morningstar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Mike Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Morningstar.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Morningstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morningstar. That did some damage!
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morningstar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Morningstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morningstar connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Morningstar is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morningstar misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones digs a good body shot into Morningstar's ribs.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morningstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Nice straight punches there by Morningstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morningstar.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morningstar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Morningstar looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morningstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Lucifer Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar misses with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morningstar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morningstar.
Despite the aggression on Morningstar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morningstar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morningstar misses with a looping right.
Morningstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morningstar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morningstar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
A big left from Morningstar misses.
A shot to the body from Morningstar misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morningstar thinking.
Jones thumps Morningstar with a low kick.
Jones stuns Morningstar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morningstar throws out the jab.
Morningstar fails with the takedown
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morningstar moves away.
Jones tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Morningstar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones keeps Morningstar at a distance using the push kick.
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Morningstar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones avoids the body shot from Morningstar.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Morningstar down.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morningstar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones avoids the head kick by Morningstar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones 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.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorningstar.
Morningstar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Morningstar tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones avoids the body shot from Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Morningstar shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morningstar at a distance.
Mike Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morningstar eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Morningstar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morningstar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Morningstar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morningstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Morningstar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Morningstar has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
Jones just leaning against Morningstar, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Morningstar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones cracks Morningstar with an open hand slap.
Morningstar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morningstar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones is looking to slow Morningstar down with leg kicks.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morningstar can do to turn this around?
Morningstar has a takedown stuffed.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morningstar just manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morningstar moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morningstar walks into a jab.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morningstar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Morningstar misses with a looping right.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones with a hook.
Morningstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Morningstar misses the shot to the body.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morningstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Morningstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morningstar momentarily.
Morningstar misses with a left hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morningstar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Morningstar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Morningstar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morningstar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morningstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Morningstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Morningstar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones thuds a left hand into Morningstar's body.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Morningstar throws a body kick.
Morningstar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morningstar throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones punishes Morningstar's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Morningstar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morningstar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morningstar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Morningstar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morningstar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Morningstar misses with an uppercut.
Morningstar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morningstar.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Morningstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Morningstar.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Morningstar with that takedown attempt.
Morningstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones punishes Morningstar's body with a nice straight punch.
Morningstar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morningstar takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Morningstar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morningstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morningstar on the side of the head.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morningstar fails with the takedown.
Mike Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucifer Morningstar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones blocks a head kick by Morningstar.
Morningstar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morningstar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Morningstar walks into a left hand.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Morningstar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Morningstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Morningstar off balance momentarily.
Morningstar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morningstar throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Morningstar ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morningstar walks into a left hand.
Morningstar tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Morningstar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones jabs Morningstar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Morningstar moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones cracks Morningstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Morningstar is predictable there
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Jones.
Morningstar throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morningstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Morningstar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morningstar eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Morningstar misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Morningstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Morningstar misses
and Jones counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morningstar manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Morningstar is just out of range.
Lucifer Morningstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morningstar misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Morningstar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jones!
Our winner, Mike Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Lucifer Morningstar had this to say: 'I don't lose'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauske Uchiha (ranked 2796 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 316 p4p, 244 weight class). Shakes has chosen About the Money- T.I. as his entrance music. Sauske Uchiha 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauske Uchiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uchiha.
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Shakes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uchiha.
Uchiha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Shakes.
Uchiha fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uchiha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shakes looks to land a left hand but Uchiha moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uchiha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakes up against the cage.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into Uchiha's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
Uchiha lands a nice shot to the body.
Uchiha can't find room to land a body shot as Shakes controls the action.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Sauske Uchiha has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uchiha's defenses.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uchiha.
Uchiha tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Uchiha tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uchiha has been working on his balance at Rage Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Shakes.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uchiha stalls.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
Shakes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uchiha's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shakes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Uchiha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shakes to the mat. Shakes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shakes keeping full guard, as Uchiha tries to pass.
Shakes pushes Uchiha off and scrambles back to his feet.
Uchiha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shakes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uchiha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shakes.
Shakes lands with a cross.
Uchiha throws a front kick aimed at Shakes's knee but Shakes avoids it well.
Shakes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uchiha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uchiha misses with a looping right.
Shakes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shakes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakes closes the distance and clinches.
Uchiha blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Uchiha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Uchiha controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uchiha.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Uchiha shrugs off.
Uchiha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shakes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shakes lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchiha won't want to take too many of those.
Shakes misses with a knee strike.
Uchiha stalling in the clinch but Shakes improves position.
Uchiha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uchiha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauske Uchiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchiha misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uchiha's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
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!
Shakes scores a nice knee to the body.
Uchiha is breathing heavily.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Uchiha in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uchiha stalls.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shakes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uchiha takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauske Uchiha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shakes cracks Uchiha with an open hand slap.
Uchiha connects with a body shot.
Shakes clinches up against the cage.
Uchiha gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shakes regains guard.
Uchiha trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shakes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Uchiha off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Uchiha is looking to wear down Shakes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uchiha throws a leg kick but Shakes checks it.
Shakes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakes with a jab.
Uchiha keeps the fight on the outside.
Shakes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uchiha. Uchiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shakes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Uchiha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shakes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uchiha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakes scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uchiha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uchiha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha looks to land a right hand but Shakes moved out of range.
Shakes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Uchiha misses the target.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Shakes wants to clinch.
Uchiha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shakes scores with a three punch combo!
Shakes cracks Uchiha with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakes misses the target.
Uchiha attempts a counter takedown but Shakes avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Shakes misses.
Shakes slips a straight right by Uchiha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes throws a body punch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Uchiha slips a jab and a cross from Shakes.
Uchiha misses with an uppercut.
Uchiha throws a body shot but no joy.
Uchiha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shakes on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Uchiha coming out on top.
Shakes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Uchiha.
Shakes scores with a jab to the head.
Uchiha throws a shot from downtown. Shakes moves away and avoids it.
Uchiha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uchiha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uchiha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uchiha is rocked!
Uchiha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Uchiha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uchiha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uchiha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shakes.
Shakes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Uchiha.
Uchiha seems to have got his legs back now.
Uchiha misses with a low kick.
Shakes wants to counter with a clinch but Uchiha pushes him away.
Decent striking displayed by Shakes there.
A big right from Shakes misses.
Uchiha wants to land a leg kick but Shakes is out of range.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Shakes wants to counter the offense by Uchiha and move into the clinch position.
Uchiha misses the jab.
Shakes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uchiha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Uchiha circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shakes checks the leg kick.
Shakes tries to counter with a clinch but Uchiha shakes him off and moves away.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha closes the distance and clinches up with Shakes, looking for a takedown. Uchiha pushes Shakes against the cage but Shakes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shakes has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shakes as Uchiha tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Shakes.
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Uchiha backwards.
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!
A knee to the head by Shakes.
Sauske Uchiha's cut is getting worse.
Shakes prevents a body shot from Uchiha.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uchiha blocks it with crossed arms.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes cracks Uchiha with a nice body shot.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uchiha dodges an elbow strike from Shakes.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauske Uchiha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Uchiha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shakes counters by clinching up.
Marcus Shakes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shakes as Uchiha tries to tie him up.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uchiha looking to slow down the pace here.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakes is leaning against Uchiha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shakes misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shakes tries to throw a body punch but Uchiha avoids it by throwing Shakes back against the cage.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uchiha avoids it.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Uchiha wants a takedown.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks with his arms.
Uchiha blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Shakes.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uchiha avoids it.
Shakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uchiha or not.
Shakes lands an uppercut.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
A short right from Shakes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
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!
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Uchiha backwards.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Uchiha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Uchiha dodges an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uchiha blocks the elbow strike.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Uchiha is blocking nicely.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shakes letting Uchiha take a breather here.
Uchiha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shakes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shakes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes tries a knee to the head but Uchiha blocks it.
Shakes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uchiha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uchiha is trying to maintain a safe position but Shakes gets an underhook and turns Uchiha into the cage.
Shakes lands a body shot.
Shakes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Uchiha tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Shakes.
Uchiha turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uchiha manages to end up in side control.
Shakes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uchiha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Uchiha is controlling him well.
Sauske Uchiha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakes tries to improve position but can't.
Shakes is not content to let Uchiha control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes is trying to get back to half guard.
Uchiha lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Marcus Shakes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uchiha working the strikes but Shakes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Uchiha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shakes wants to improve his position but Uchiha is controlling well.
Uchiha stops Shakes from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shakes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 1607 p4p, 884 weight class) and Alexander Cotilla (ranked 217 p4p, 121 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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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Cotilla!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Bryant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Cotilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant .
Cotilla with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Cotilla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotilla defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Cotilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cotilla feints the counter takedown.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Cotilla won't allow it.
Bryant has picked Cotilla up - he's going for a ride! Bryant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cotilla is trying to get back to full guard.
Cotilla is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla is doing well to control the position and prevent Bryant from advancing to side control.
Cotilla gets full guard.
Cotilla managing to control the position.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotilla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Cotilla is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cotilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryant is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Cotilla blocks nicely.
Cotilla can't keep his opponent in guard - Bryant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cotilla wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cotilla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cotilla is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bryant has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Bryant .
Cotilla with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Cotilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cotilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Cotilla.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Cotilla with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotilla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cotilla scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Cotilla avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryant defending well as Cotilla loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cotilla sprawls and moves away.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Bryant .
Cotilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant 's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Cotilla misses.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Cotilla jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Cotilla had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Cotilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotilla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryant defends it well.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotilla sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick lands for Cotilla.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla lands a slapping body shot.
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cotilla.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
A big left from Cotilla misses.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotilla.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla thuds a left hand into Bryant 's body.
Cotilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant .
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cotilla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotilla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Cotilla misses.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt.
Bryant 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.
Cotilla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotilla defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Cotilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cotilla just leaning against Bryant , taking a breather.
Cotilla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cotilla taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla lands a shoulder strike.
Cotilla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cotilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cotilla tries to work over Bryant 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotilla stalling.
Cotilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Cotilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bryant pulls Cotilla into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla wants to stand but Bryant is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cotilla 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
Cotilla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotilla is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant tries to clinch but Cotilla moves out of range.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Cotilla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotilla continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla gets through Bryant 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotilla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cotilla holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant shoots in but Cotilla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotilla's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
Cotilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant 's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Cotilla finds it's target.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotilla as he avoids it easily.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cotilla punishes Bryant 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant looks for a takedown but Cotilla sprawls well.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cotilla lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cotilla!
Cotilla lands with a kick to the ribs.
A left and a right from Cotilla both land. Nice combination.
Cotilla looks to land a combination. Bryant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cotilla with a hook.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotilla.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotilla but Cotilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cotilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant 's sensitive parts.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotilla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cotilla lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
Cotilla cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bean Bryant 's cut is getting worse.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Cotilla ducks down to avoid it.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Bryant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cotilla.
Bean Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Cotilla.
Cotilla misses with a head kick.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bean Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Cotilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Cotilla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cotilla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cotilla 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
Alexander Cotilla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 975 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Junior Barbosa (ranked 144 p4p, 288 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vinicius Kicklighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicklighter's knee momentarily.
Kicklighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kicklighter thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Kicklighter slips under a jab.
Kicklighter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kicklighter. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Kicklighter.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Kicklighter's knee but Kicklighter avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a slapping head kick.
Kicklighter throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, jab by Kicklighter - just one landing.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Kicklighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Kicklighter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Kicklighter lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
Barbosa sizes up Kicklighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa works Kicklighter's body with a nice hook.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Kicklighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Kicklighter ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Kicklighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kicklighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Kicklighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kicklighter needs to keep his hands up - Barbosa had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side.
Kicklighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kicklighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid body kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
Kicklighter throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Kicklighter
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kicklighter has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kicklighter doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Kicklighter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kicklighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kicklighter 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.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kicklighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Kicklighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Kicklighter misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Kicklighter's shoulder, as Kicklighter tries to avoid the shot.
As Barbosa tries to get set, Kicklighter tries to push him back and clinch up but Barbosa manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Kicklighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kicklighter thinking.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kicklighter.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Kicklighter's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
It looked like Kicklighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kicklighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Donk. Barbosa catches Kicklighter right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter misses with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kicklighter moves away and avoids it.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kicklighter moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
Kicklighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kicklighter counters with a thumping low kick.
Kicklighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kicklighter circles away quickly and effectively.
Kicklighter throws a head kick that misses.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Kicklighter had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kicklighter's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a series of strikes that have Kicklighter backpedaling.
Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Junior Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa is looking to slow Kicklighter down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Kicklighter misses its intended target.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kicklighter on the side of the head.
Jeez, Vinicius Kicklighter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Kicklighter moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kicklighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kicklighter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kicklighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Kicklighter staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Kicklighter. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicklighter counters with a two punch combo.
Kicklighter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Kicklighter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinicius Kicklighter.
I think Kicklighter 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Vinicius Kicklighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McDade (ranked 1427 p4p, 1214 weight class) and Agansing Rai (ranked 196 p4p, 163 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rai's choice of entrance music: Break Stuff. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rai connects with an inside leg kick.
McDade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rai throws the left hand but McDade avoids the punch easily.
Rai throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
Rai tries to work over McDade's front leg with a kick but McDade checks it.
McDade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Rai misses with a straight right.
McDade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDade is looking to clinch but Rai is avoiding it.
Rai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
McDade misses with a hook to the body
and Rai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rai digs a good body shot into McDade's ribs.
McDade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai misses with an uppercut
and McDade counters with a two punch combo.
Rai looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rai.
McDade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rai.
McDade gets a clinch.
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai throws a lazy uppercut
and McDade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDade ducks under a wild hook from Rai.
McDade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai misses with a straight left.
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Rai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade has had enough of the clinch but Rai keeps him there for the moment.
Rai is working McDade over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDade.
McDade misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai misses with a wild combination.
Rai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rai misses with a few strikes there.
Rai fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Rai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rai looks to land a right hand but McDade moved out of range.
McDade misses with a low kick.
McDade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rai under the eye.
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade tries to work over Rai's front leg with a kick but Rai checks it.
Rai has closed the distance and engaged McDade in a clinch.
Rai breaks from the clinch.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rai throws a right hand that misses
and McDade counters with a nice body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDade tries to clinch up.
McDade scores with a nice head shot.
Rai lands a slapping body shot.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
McDade tries to clinch there but Rai circles away.
Rai is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade forces Rai back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai prevents a body shot from McDade.
Rai scores with a shoulder strike.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rai has a couple of punches blocked by McDade.
Rai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rai throws a leg kick
and McDade counters with a nice leg kick.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
McDade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rai.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDade has Rai up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai throws a head punch that misses.
Rai manages to break the clinch.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rai looks to score with a jab to the body but McDade is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDade.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but McDade ducks down to avoid it.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDade doesn't seem bothered though.
McDade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDade wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rai feints a jab promting McDade to slip. Rai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDade on the side of the head.
McDade cracks Rai with an open hand slap.
McDade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and McDade counters with a series of strikes. Rai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDade.
Rai throws a body punch but McDade moves out of range.
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Kevin McDade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McDade on the inside.
McDade tries a body shot but Rai blocks it.
McDade lands with a light punch inside.
McDade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rai.
McDade misses with a punch on the inside.
Rai misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDade throws a punch but it's blocked by Rai.
McDade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
McDade drives through and clinches with Rai against the cage.
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai lands with a right hand.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDade manages to avoid it.
McDade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDade was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
McDade tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade wants to clinch up but Rai keeps it at a distance.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDade. McDade obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from McDade misses the target.
McDade is looking to score with low kicks.
McDade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDade misses with the head strike.
Rai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDade breaks from the clinch.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
McDade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDade throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDade throws out a loose jab but Rai uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade closes the distance and pushes Rai back into the cage.
McDade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rai working aggressively here.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
McDade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by McDade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDade.
Rai lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDade backwards.
Rai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rai fails to land.
Rai lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai breaks from the clinch.
McDade wants to slow Rai down by chopping away at his legs.
McDade slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade moves out of range as Rai strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McDade misses the target.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a stiff right hand.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade moves away from the strike by Rai.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a jab to the body
and McDade counters with a right hand to the body.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
A slow jab from McDade misses its intended target.
McDade slips a straight right by Rai.
McDade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDade tries to clinch up
and Rai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade misses with an uppercut
enabling Rai to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rai misses.
McDade moves in looking to clinch but Rai pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Agansing Rai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Rai blocks the leg kick.
McDade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rai.
McDade tried to counter with a leg kick but Rai avoided it.
McDade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDade clinches up against the cage.
Rai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDade lands a right hand.
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai throws a poor cross that misses
and Rai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDade throws a low kick but Rai moves out of range easily.
Rai misses the jab.
McDade tries to clinch up.
McDade tries to clinch but Rai moves out of range.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch but Rai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDade moves away.
McDade tries to clinch up but Rai circles away and keeps his distance.
Rai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDade misses with a looping right.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Rai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from McDade tenderised Rai's leg. Rai is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick and Rai moves out of range easily.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by McDade.
Rai scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Rai. Beautiful body shot.
Rai jabs at McDade's body.
Rai tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rai checks a leg kick nicely.
Rai thuds a left hand into McDade's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDade connects with a jab.
McDade wants to land a leg kick but Rai is out of range.
Rai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDade with a body shot.
McDade clinches up against the cage.
McDade tries to work over Rai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rai misses with the head strike.
Rai lands a left hand.
McDade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDade tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
McDade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai lands a head shot.
Rai misses with a hook
and McDade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai slips under a jab from McDade.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rai throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDade appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDade misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from McDade misses.
Rai looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
McDade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rai cracks a nice hook into McDade's ribs.
McDade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rai's head backwards.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but McDade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
Rai throws out a loose jab but McDade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDade just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai misses with a hook to the body
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Rai misses its intended target.
McDade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rai tries to keep at a distance but McDade has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rai.
Rai working hard to break the clinch.
Rai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDade is looking to chop away at Rai's legs.
Rai scores with a hook.
A big left from Rai misses.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
Rai tests McDade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDade is looking to clinch.
Rai misses with an uppercut
and McDade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kevin McDade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Rai misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
I've got Rai 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
During a confident post fight interview, Agansing Rai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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