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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ball (ranked 6192 p4p, 23533 weight class) and Just Fight Scappy Do (ranked 602 p4p, 655 weight class). Just Fight Scappy Do has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tobias Ball's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Just Fight Scappy Do!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scappy Do fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick from Scappy Do, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scappy Do throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scappy Do shoots in and drives through. Ball sprawls well.
Ball throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scappy Do closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Tobias Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Fight Scappy Do.
Ball takes a swing at Scappy Do's ribcage but misses.
Scappy Do takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball scores with a nice head shot.
Ball tries to land a leg kick but Scappy Do saw it coming and moves away.
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Scappy Do, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scappy Do moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ball misses with a combination
and Scappy Do counters by clinching up.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Ball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scappy Do is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ball to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Ball as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball tries to work over Scappy Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball tries to work over Scappy Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scappy Do gets control of Ball's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scappy Do will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scappy Do keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Scappy Do wants to sweep but no luck.
Ball throwing strikes from guard but Scappy Do blocks nicely.
Scappy Do is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball won't allow Scappy Do to sweep him here.
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Scappy Do has wrist control.
Ball trying to control but Scappy Do is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball avoids a kick to the body.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Scappy Do moves away and avoids it.
Scappy Do steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ball.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Scappy Do is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ball with a nice cross.
Tobias Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball throws a leg kick
and Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Ball lands a left hand.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ball in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scappy Do tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ball.
Ball working aggressively here.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Scappy Do controls his hands.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scappy Do or not.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ball manages to end up in side control.
Scappy Do takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scappy Do is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ball is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ball lands a big elbow.
Ball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scappy Do is looking to escape.
Ball looking to finish Scappy Do with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scappy Do!
Scappy Do bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ball lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ball works over Scappy Do with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scappy Do swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball tries a low kick but Scappy Do avoids it.
Tobias Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scappy Do.
Ball attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Scappy Do backs away, Ball returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scappy Do has a takedown stuffed.
Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the body.
Scappy Do lands an uppercut.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Ball blocks it.
Ball has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scappy Do regains guard immediately.
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!
Scappy Do wants to control the position but Ball says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scappy Do is doing well to control the position and prevent Ball from advancing to side control.
Ball lands with a punch from half guard.
Scappy Do is trying to get back to full guard.
Ball wants to take a breather but Scappy Do is having none of it.
Scappy Do wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scappy Do can do to turn this around?
Scappy Do is still trying to improve position.
Scappy Do makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scappy Do.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Ball lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scappy Do is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ball lands a couple of elbows.
Scappy Do controlling Ball's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball trying to control but Scappy Do is working from the bottom.
Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ball preventing the sweep.
Tobias Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scappy Do is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scappy Do has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ball has passed into side control.
Scappy Do taking a bit of punishment here - Ball scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball wants to control but Scappy Do is keeping him busy.
Ball is chipping away with strikes.
Scappy Do is trying to get back to half guard.
Ball connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scappy Do some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball wants to control but Scappy Do is keeping him busy.
Scappy Do is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scappy Do is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scappy Do keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Scappy Do doesn't manage to clinch there - Ball circles away.
Scappy Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scappy Do catches Ball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball scores with a decent looking hook.
Ball's corner calls for a 1-2. Ball obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ball rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scappy Do counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Ball catches Scappy Do right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scappy Do wants to clinch
and Ball counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ball turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ball thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scappy Do sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball scores with a jab.
Scappy Do darts in looking for a takedown but Ball gets double underhooks and turns Scappy Do into the cage.
Scappy Do slips a straight right by Ball.
Ball throws a leg kick but Scappy Do sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scappy Do fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scappy Do takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scappy Do misses with a head kick.
Scappy Do fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scappy Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball.
Despite the aggression on Scappy Do's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Ball does it's job there.
Scappy Do misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Just Fight Scappy Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tobias Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Fight Scappy Do.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ball lands a head shot.
Scappy Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scappy Do lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ball scores with a sloppy right hand. Scappy Do should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Just Fight Scappy Do's cut even more.
Scappy Do gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ball presses Scappy Do against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ball - that landed with a thud.
Scappy Do takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it.
Ball works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ball is working Scappy Do over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scappy Do can't keep his opponent in guard - Ball advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scappy Do tries to roll over but Ball keeps him under control.
Scappy Do felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ball working Scappy Do over with strikes.
Scappy Do wants to get back to full guard.
Ball drops an elbow to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Scappy Do trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Ball.
Ball working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ball is nestled in close to Scappy Do, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scappy Do wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
Ball working Scappy Do over with strikes.
Ball is nestled in close to Scappy Do, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ball is nestled in close to Scappy Do, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scappy Do is trying to maintain the position but Ball is very close to passing his half guard.
Scappy Do is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Ball!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landry Stephenson (ranked 5112 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Oscar De La Weirdo (ranked 505 p4p, 410 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar De La Weirdo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Weirdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephenson just misses with a punch to the body.
De La Weirdo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De La Weirdo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephenson is defended easily by De La Weirdo.
Stephenson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Stephenson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De La Weirdo is fending him off so far but Stephenson persists. Nope, De La Weirdo circles away and we're back to standing.
Stephenson has his takedown stuffed
and De La Weirdo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo punishes Stephenson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stephenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De La Weirdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Weirdo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Weirdo works Stephenson's body with a nice hook.
De La Weirdo rushes Stephenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Weirdo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stephenson.
Stephenson trying to control the position but instead, De La Weirdo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stephenson into the cage.
A shot in the inside from De La Weirdo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De La Weirdo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for De La Weirdo.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is trying to drag De La Weirdo to the mat but De La Weirdo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
De La Weirdo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De La Weirdo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
De La Weirdo lands a body shot.
De La Weirdo is working Stephenson over against the cage.
De La Weirdo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stephenson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De La Weirdo can turn it around.
A short uppercut from De La Weirdo.
Stephenson takes a shot to the head.
De La Weirdo lands with a light punch inside.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Weirdo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stephenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De La Weirdo is defending well.
De La Weirdo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Weirdo lands a left hand.
De La Weirdo stalling against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
Stephenson is working for takedown but De La Weirdo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, De La Weirdo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stephenson tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Weirdo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De La Weirdo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De La Weirdo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stephenson tries to land a knee to the head but De La Weirdo blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephensons head.
De La Weirdo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stephenson fails to land.
De La Weirdo lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephenson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Weirdo lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo lands with a short shot to the head.
 Stephenson is rocked!
De La Weirdo works on Stephenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Stephenson wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo is pushing Stephenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De La Weirdo lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar De La Weirdo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice right hand that sends Stephenson toppling to the canvas! Stephenson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De La Weirdo finish him?!
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephenson misses with a takedown attempt
and De La Weirdo counters with a crisp right that sends Stephenson to the canvas! De La Weirdo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar De La Weirdo!
An out of breath Oscar De La Weirdo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Futeran (ranked 2499 p4p, 3505 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 293 p4p, 384 weight class). Futeran's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jesus Christ Superstar. Eddie Bravo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Futeran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futeran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Bravo checks a low kick from Futeran.
Futeran lands a slapping body shot.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Futeran digs a good hook to Bravo's body.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Futeran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Futeran shoots for a takedown but Bravo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Futeran stuns Bravo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futeran feints a jab promting Bravo to slip. Futeran then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bravo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Futeran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futeran lands with a nice body punch.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Futeran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Futeran defends it well.
Futeran throws an off balance right hand
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Futeran is retaining full guard.
Futeran managing to control the position.
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Futeran blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Futeran is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bravo, into his guard.
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Futeran is one step ahead there.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Bravo is trying to keep Futeran in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Bravo's legs - danger averted.
Futeran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran lands a couple of elbows.
Futeran connects with a couple of short punches.
Futeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Futeran's guard.
Futeran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Futeran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Futeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Futeran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Futeran has passed into half guard!
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Futeran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is staying active underneath Futeran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Futeran postures up and lands a big shot to Bravo's brow.
Futeran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Bravo has momentary wrist control but Futeran slips an elbow through the middle.
 Bravo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Futeran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Futeran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo moves forwards but Futeran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Futeran connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Futeran finish him?
Futeran gets a double leg takedown into Bravo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futeran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Futeran arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bravo's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Futeran!
After winning the bout, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Navarro (ranked 2241 p4p, 2190 weight class) and Niklas Aho (ranked 302 p4p, 297 weight class). Niklas Aho has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Aho!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aho tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Aho thows a leg kick but Navarro checks it
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Aho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aho misses with a kick to the body
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy body kick from Navarro
so Aho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Aho trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aho looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aho trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Aho is looking to pass into half guard but Navarro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Navarro is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aho wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Aho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aho trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro won't allow Aho to sweep him here.
Aho working for a triangle but Navarro defends it easily.
Aho wants to sweep but no luck.
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Aho keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aho instigates a clinch.
Aho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aho trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Aho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Navarro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aho, into his guard.
Aho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Navarro stacks Aho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Navarro!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Aho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Aho slips the punch.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Navarro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Navarro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro holds on to Aho's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho has an Americana. Navarro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aho is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aho hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Niklas Aho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Champ Johnson (ranked 1472 p4p, 1562 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 181 p4p, 193 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. McGraugh has chosen CROM!!!!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but McGraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGraugh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson swings for the body but McGraugh moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGraugh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGraugh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGraugh tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh drags him back down.
McGraugh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGraugh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
McGraugh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson's coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McGraugh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
McGraugh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
McGraugh prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
McGraugh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
McGraugh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGraugh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McGraugh throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to buck McGraugh off.
McGraugh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McGraugh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGraugh tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
McGraugh lands a nice forearm strike.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw McGraugh off but instead McGraugh has got his back!
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McGraugh somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
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!
McGraugh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to stand up with McGraugh still on his back. Eventually McGraugh drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McGraugh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGraugh fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but McGraugh moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
McGraugh throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraugh lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraugh ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
so McGraugh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGraugh.
Johnson wants to stand up but McGraugh is controlling him.
McGraugh wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but McGraugh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson keeping full guard, as McGraugh tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh 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.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces McGraugh off the cage and back into range.
McGraugh throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGraugh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
McGraugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGraugh is out of range.
McGraugh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
McGraugh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGraugh scores with a decent looking hook.
McGraugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Johnson tries to sprawl but McGraugh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
McGraugh stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson has hold of McGraugh's hands but McGraugh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGraugh is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from McGraugh.
Johnson pushes McGraugh off looking to stand but McGraugh dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGraugh working Johnson over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGraugh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but McGraugh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGraugh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGraugh prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
McGraugh working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
McGraugh landing strikes.
McGraugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraugh working the ground and pound.
McGraugh is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGraugh scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McGraugh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McGraugh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
McGraugh is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGraugh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson bucks up and throws McGraugh to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
McGraugh drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Johnson wants to stand but McGraugh is controlling the position.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGraugh throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraugh 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.
McGraugh slips under a jab.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey McGraugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson motions for McGraugh to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGraugh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
McGraugh blocks a jab.
McGraugh feints the counter takedown.
McGraugh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraugh.
Johnson throws a leg kick but McGraugh moved away.
And McGraugh tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGraugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson thows a leg kick but McGraugh checks it
so McGraugh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson wants to stand up but McGraugh is controlling him.
McGraugh trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
McGraugh stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing McGraugh from controlling successfully.
McGraugh passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from McGraugh.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but McGraugh is controlling him well.
Johnson is not content to let McGraugh control the position.
Johnson tries to kick McGraugh off but McGraugh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGraugh lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraugh.
Corey McGraugh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
McGraugh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGraugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
McGraugh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGraugh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but McGraugh is controlling him
McGraugh wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
McGraugh winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGraugh winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh lands with a punch from half guard.
McGraugh stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
McGraugh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGraugh content to control rather than advance.
Corey McGraugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGraugh is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
McGraugh wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
McGraugh content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
McGraugh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGraugh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraugh.
Johnson is looking to escape.
McGraugh is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGraugh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGraugh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson missing with punches from the bottom.
McGraugh prevents Johnson from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey McGraugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGraugh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh 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.
Champ Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Washington (ranked 1131 p4p, 1165 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 164 p4p, 166 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Panda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panda.
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panda.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda slips under a jab from Washington.
Panda 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.
Panda takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Panda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Panda moves away and avoids it.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panda has closed the distance and engaged Washington in a clinch.
I was talking to Washington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Washington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Washington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Washington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Washington is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Panda.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washington with a knee to the head.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda lands with a light punch inside.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Panda avoids it.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Panda tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Panda scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
Panda gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panda misses with the head strike.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Panda blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Panda.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda'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.
Nice uppercut there from Panda.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda misses with a low kick.
Panda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Washington counters with a quick kick to the body but Panda blocks it.
Panda swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
As Panda looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Panda just gets out of the way.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Panda backs away, Washington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Panda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washington pushes Panda away with a front kick.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda throws a good cross that connects.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Panda throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panda misses with a looping left.
Panda slips under a jab.
Panda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Panda settles back down.
Panda lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Washington pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Panda has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Panda avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Panda 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.
Washington blocks a body shot from Panda.
Washington prevents a body shot from Panda.
Washington prevents a body shot from Panda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
Panda lands a left hand.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Panda is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Panda lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Panda.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda lands an uppercut.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Panda digs a right hand into Washington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington's gas tank.
Panda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Panda cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands a left hand.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Panda blocks with his arms.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Panda works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Panda lands a left hand.
Washington is rocked!
Panda lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Washington to his knees! Panda keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KT Panda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 1288 p4p, 909 weight class) and Gustav Harakka (ranked 181 p4p, 134 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Harakka!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Harakka fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
A short left from Harakka.
Harakka gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harakka breaks the clinch.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks clinches up with Harakka and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brooks.
Brooks tries to work over Harakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harakka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harakka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Harakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Brooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harakka blocking some punches.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harakka 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.
Harakka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws the left hand but Harakka avoids the punch easily.
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Harakka finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Harakka.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Harakka takes the fight into the clinch.
Harakka working aggressively here.
Harakka lands an uppercut.
Harakka throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Harakka misses with a body punch.
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harakka ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Harakka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harakka forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harakka up against the cage.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Harakka misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Brooks working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harakka.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Harakka cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Harakka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Harakka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harakka can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Harakka throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harakka.
Harakka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Harakka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brooks's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Harakka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gustav Harakka!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Harakka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aubrey Grant (ranked 127 p4p, 262 weight class) and Xylon Kofel (ranked 19 p4p, 36 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aubrey Grant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant throws a solid leg kick but Kofel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant.
Grant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kofel misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Kofel 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.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant thuds a left hand into Kofel's body.
Kofel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kofel feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
Kofel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Kofel looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Grant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Grant throws a right hand that Kofel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kofel also avoids with ease.
Kofel throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grant. That's going to slow Kofel down.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Grant lands a lovely overhand right.
Grant digs a good hook to Kofel's body.
A swing and a miss from Kofel.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grant tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kofel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kofel, not yet.
Kofel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Kofel is trying to control the position but Grant postures up.
Grant won't allow Kofel to sweep him here.
Grant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kofel has his hands on Grant's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kofel on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Kofel motions for Grant to come forward. Kofel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grant connects with a leg kick.
Grant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grant is looking to wear down Kofel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Grant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
Kofel feints a counter leg kick.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kofel.
Kofel sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Grant misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant throws an overhand right that lands on Kofel's shoulder, as Kofel tries to avoid the shot.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kofel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofel lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aubrey Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grant slips under a jab from Kofel.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Kofel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kofel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant avoids the body shot from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Kofel moves into the clinch.
Kofel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Grant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Kofel is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Jab by Kofel.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kofel moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kofel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel gets a clinch.
Kofel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grant uses from the top position.
Kofel wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kofel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kofel controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel wants to clinch.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
A head kick from Grant lands but Kofel takes it in his stride.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Kofel closes the distance but Grant moves to the side
and Grant counters with a left to the body.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel tries to clinch there but Grant circles away.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kofel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Kofel moves his leg out of the way.
Grant throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Aubrey Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel misses the shot to the body.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kofel has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel thumps Grant with a low kick.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kofel.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kofel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kofel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kofel rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Kofel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kofel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kofel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
Grant stuns Kofel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kofel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kofel.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Kofel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Kofel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel lands a jab.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kofel tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kofel.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant with a hook.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Grant scores with a punch to the head.
Kofel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kofel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kofel scores with a nice strike.
Kofel misses with a body shot
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kofel scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Kofel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grant's knee momentarily.
Kofel takes a swing at Grant's ribcage but misses.
Grant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant 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.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kofel misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Grant had a free shot at his head there.
Grant throws a body punch but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Grant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kofel.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Kofel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Kofel.
Grant staying out of range there.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel slips a jab from Grant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aubrey Grant did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kofel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Grant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel tries a quick counter leg kick but Grant is wise to it.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Kofel tries a low kick but Grant avoids it.
Kofel throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grant is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a series of punches but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
Kofel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kofel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Kofel slips under a jab from Grant.
Kofel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kofel has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Kofel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kofel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grant moves away from the strike by Kofel.
An attempted straight right counter from Grant misses the target.
Kofel lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Kofel.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kofel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grant throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Grant blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kofel gets a clinch.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kofel avoids it.
Kofel pulls guard successfully.
Kofel controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.
Grant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is pulling down on Grant's head to control his posture.
Kofel keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Kofel has control of Grant's left arm, preventing Grant from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kofel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Grant loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant slips a straight right by Kofel.
Kofel throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
A jab from Grant misses.
Grant misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Kofel misses with a hook.
Grant jabs at Kofel's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grant.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Kofel saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kofel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kofel will feel that in the morning.
Kofel catches Grant with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Grant throws the kick towards the body but Kofel avoids it.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel throws a good cross that connects.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
A left lands for Kofel.
A punch lands to the side of Kofel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Kofel misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Grant lands a jab to Kofel's midsection.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant connects with a crisp jab.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel avoids a kick to the body.
Grant slips under a jab from Kofel.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grant is able to avoid easily.
Kofel misses with a looping left.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kofel.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kofel throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant pushes Kofel away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Kofel off balance momentarily.
Grant tries to bum rush Kofel with a series of wild strikes but Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kofel has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Kofel is trying to break free.
Kofel avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant keeps control of Kofel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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 Aubrey Grant.
I think Grant 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aubrey Grant!
Aubrey Grant retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 454 p4p, 443 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 66 p4p, 65 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermometer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Evans 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.
Thermometer moves into the clinch.
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer lands a left hand.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Evans prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans blocking some punches.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Evans.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans lands with a right to the head.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermometer lands a right hand.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Thermometer avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans gets through Thermometer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans lands a body punch.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans scores with a shoulder strike.
Evans digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Evans.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Thermometer pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thermometer lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thermometer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Evans digs a right hand into Thermometer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thermometer's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rectal Thermometer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thermometer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thermometer stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thermometer loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Thermometer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Nice body punch from Thermometer.
Thermometer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Thermometer saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermometer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thermometer throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Evans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evans scores with a jab. Thermometer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermometer misses with a hook
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evans connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Thermometer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans 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.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a good low kick that Thermometer was not able to check.
Thermometer misses the shot to the body.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Thermometer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thermometer tries to clinch up.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans thuds his right hand into Thermometer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Thermometer.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans defending well as Thermometer loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Thermometer blocks the low kick.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evans throws a leg kick but Thermometer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thermometer moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evans staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thermometer throws the left hand but Evans avoids the punch easily.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Thermometer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Thermometer misses the jab.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thermometer swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Thermometer misses with a looping left.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Thermometer misses.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans is looking to slow Thermometer down with leg kicks.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Evans misses.
Thermometer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Thermometer misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans slips a jab from Thermometer.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer 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.
Evans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thermometer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thermometer. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Thermometer moves away and avoids it.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Thermometer avoids it.
Thermometer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thermometer swings widly with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Thermometer swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Thermometer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thermometer throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans cracks Thermometer with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans avoids the body shot from Thermometer.
Evans throws a fast counter high kick but Thermometer manages to duck under it in time.
Thermometer throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Evans appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Evans 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.
Thermometer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thermometer misses with a wild body shot.
Evans lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thermometer swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Thermometer has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermometer or not.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rectal Thermometer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evans moves into range and clinches up with Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thermometer.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thermometers head.
Evans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evans working aggressively here.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a punch to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Thermometer.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Rectal Thermometer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer takes a shot to the head.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Thermometer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Rectal Thermometer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Evans.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Gwynn Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
After the big win, Rectal Thermometer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 133 p4p, 203 weight class) and Bento Barboza (ranked 23 p4p, 32 weight class). Hightower's entrance music is The Power. A fine choice. Barboza has chosen Angel Of Death as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Hightower tenderised Barboza's leg. Barboza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barboza throws a push kick but Hightower slaps the foot to one side.
Barboza 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.
Nice body punch from Hightower.
Barboza connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Barboza blocks the low kick.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Hightower stuns Barboza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Barboza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barboza lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboza moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hightower. Barboza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barboza throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Barboza.
Hightower throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barboza's head.
Hightower misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hightower throws a hook to the side of Barboza's head but Barboza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hightower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barboza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hightower misses with a body punch
and Barboza counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barboza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hightower.
Hightower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hightower scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barboza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hightower is looking to wear down Barboza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barboza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barboza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hightower defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
Hightower is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Hightower - just one landing.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barboza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hightower.
A big right from Barboza misses.
Hightower is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hightower wants to land a leg kick but Barboza is out of range.
Hightower thows a leg kick but Barboza checks it
and Barboza counters with a straight right hand.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Hightower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barboza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower clobbers Barboza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hightower.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barboza throws the left hand but Hightower avoids the punch easily.
Hightower connects with a leg kick.
Barboza is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hightower.
Hightower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barboza. Barboza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower catches Barboza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barboza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barboza can do to turn this around?
Hightower scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower slips a straight right by Barboza.
Nice jab there from Hightower.
Barboza looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Barboza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hightower pushes Barboza away with a front kick.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
Barboza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hightower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barboza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barboza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hightower pushes Barboza away with a front kick.
Barboza slips under a jab from Hightower.
Barboza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barboza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barboza manages to avoid it.
Barboza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hightower throws a right hand that misses
and Barboza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barboza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barboza ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
Barboza digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
Hightower digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Hightower lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Hightower misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Barboza.
Barboza blocks a jab.
Hightower checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hightower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Barboza tries to land a front kick but Hightower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hightower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barboza just manages to avoid it.
Hightower keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hightower throws a leg kick which misses Barboza's front leg but catches the back leg as Barboza tries to avoid it.
Hightower takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hightower blocks it well.
Hightower misses the shot to the body.
Barboza throws a leg kick but Hightower moved away.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with a body shot.
And Hightower counters with a quick kick to the body but Barboza blocks it.
Barboza with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Hightower with the inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hightower.
Barboza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hightower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barboza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barboza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower lands with a hook. Barboza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barboza takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
You can see that Barboza has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Barboza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Barboza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barboza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Barboza's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Barboza is predictable there
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower tries to move into range but Barboza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza misses with a low kick as Hightower jumps back.
And Hightower counters with a quick kick to the body but Barboza blocks it.
Hightower looks to land a body kick but Barboza moved away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Hightower connects with a solid leg kick.
Barboza walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hightower.
Hightower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hightower throws a lazy right hand but Barboza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hightower.
Barboza misses with a wild body shot.
Barboza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hightower lunges at Barboza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barboza's hand.
Barboza tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Hightower is looking to counter punch.
Barboza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hightower misses.
Barboza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barboza misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barboza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hightower can pounce on him.
Hightower takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barboza lands a jab.
Hightower cracks Barboza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barboza - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hightower takes a step back to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Barboza throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hightower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hightower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barboza throws out the jab.
Hightower throws a counter high kick but Barboza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barboza misses with a low kick.
Barboza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Barboza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hightower's sensitive parts.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower scores with a nice strike.
Barboza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hightower.
Barboza misses with a left hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower dips to his left and cracks Barboza with an uppercut!
Hightower throws a lazy head kick
letting Barboza counter with a right hand.
Barboza misses with a body punch
and Hightower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hightower.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Barboza steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hightower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hightower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barboza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barboza lands a glancing blow to the side of Hightower's head.
Barboza avoids the head kick by Hightower.
Barboza just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Barboza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower misses with a hook. Barboza ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barboza missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Barboza misses
and Hightower counters with a good low kick that Barboza was not able to check.
Hightower looks for the body kick but Barboza saw that one coming.
Barboza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Hightower.
Barboza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hightower.
Barboza swings widly with a right hand
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower had his way with Bento Barboza in that round.
The cut man is working on Bento Barboza'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!
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Barboza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barboza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hightower defending well as Barboza loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Hightower 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.
Hightower lands with a kick to the temple. Barboza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hightower tries to score with a low kick but Barboza moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barboza! But no joy.
Hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barboza's sensitive parts.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.
Barboza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
Hightower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barboza.
Hightower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barboza just manages to avoid it.
Barboza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hightower scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jason Hightower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Barboza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hightower lands a slapping body shot.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Barboza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barboza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barboza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Barboza down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Hightower throws a good cross that connects.
Hightower with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Barboza coming out on top.
Barboza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barboza.
Hightower throwing a counter right hand but Barboza manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hightower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hightower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barboza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hightower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hightower, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
Jason Hightower thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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