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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimothy Jones (ranked 3207 p4p, 23983 weight class) and Jayden James (ranked 404 p4p, 639 weight class). Jimothy Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jayden James's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimothy Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden James!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones .
Jones gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones .
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jayden James has been cut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James looks winded!
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones .
A right hand to the body from Jones .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones .
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to James's face.
Jones gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jones .
 James is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones .
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Jones .
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into James's ribcage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops James to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimothy Jones !
Our winner, Jimothy Jones , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akira Tatsumoto (ranked 3582 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Jan Zajac (ranked 447 p4p, 423 weight class). Akira Tatsumoto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Tatsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Zajac!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zajac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tatsumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Zajac in a clinch.
Zajac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tatsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zajac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tatsumoto walks away with a smile on his face. Zajac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tatsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Zajac in a clinch.
Tatsumoto misses with a knee strike.
Tatsumoto lands an elbow inside.
Zajac tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tatsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akira Tatsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Zajac.
Zajac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatsumoto smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatsumoto.
Tatsumoto digs a good hook to Zajac's body.
Zajac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsumoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatsumoto misses with a low kick.
Zajac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tatsumoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tatsumoto has closed the distance and engaged Zajac in a clinch.
Tatsumoto lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tatsumoto.
A knee to the head by Tatsumoto.
It looks like Jan Zajac has been cut.
Tatsumoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zajac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zajac tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatsumoto smiles and moves away.
Tatsumoto with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatsumoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsumoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tatsumoto forces Zajac back against the cage and clinches.
Zajac manages to pull guard.
Tatsumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zajac has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatsumoto doesn't defend quickly enough and Zajac has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatsumoto escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zajac on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jan Zajac!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Zajac 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 2441 p4p, 2584 weight class) and Tugsbayar Enkhtulga (ranked 324 p4p, 342 weight class). Llewellyn comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday. AJ Llewellyn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tugsbayar Enkhtulga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn misses with a hook.
Llewellyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Llewellyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Enkhtulga throws a sloppy head kick and Llewellyn moves out of range easily.
Llewellyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Llewellyn dodges the punch combination from Enkhtulga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkhtulga moves out of range as Llewellyn strikes.
Enkhtulga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Llewellyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkhtulga looking to slow down the pace here.
Enkhtulga breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Llewellyn - just one landing.
Tugsbayar Enkhtulga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enkhtulga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Llewellyn wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Llewellyn misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Llewellyn moves nicely into side control.
Llewellyn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enkhtulga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Llewellyn tries to advance to mount but Enkhtulga denies him.
Enkhtulga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Llewellyn avoids the strikes from the bottom by Enkhtulga.
Llewellyn landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llewellyn working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn controlling from side mount.
Enkhtulga is looking for a sweep.
Llewellyn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Enkhtulga sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Llewellyn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Llewellyn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Llewellyn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Enkhtulga's legs.
Enkhtulga is not content to let Llewellyn control the position.
Llewellyn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Enkhtulga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Llewellyn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Enkhtulga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Llewellyn lets go of the hold and Enkhtulga can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 3705 p4p, 2603 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 460 p4p, 343 weight class). San is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Samurai. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute misses with a body shot
and San counters with a straight right hand.
Schrute shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schrute misses with a two punch combination.
Schrute looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San misses the shot to the body.
San misses with a low kick.
Schrute wants to clinch up but San keeps it at a distance.
San cracks Schrute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schrute throws a head kick that misses.
Schrute takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schrute shoots and misses
and San counters with a series of strikes. Schrute will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schrute takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
Schrute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
San lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schrute at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
San lands with a shot to the body.
Schrute is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from San.
Schrute ducks under a wild hook from San.
Schrute was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schrute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schrute misses the body punch
letting San counter with a right hand.
Schrute moves out of range as San strikes.
San punishes Schrute's body with a nice straight punch.
San scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Schrute misses
and San counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San cracks Schrute with a right hand to the side of the head.
San scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
San scores with a nice right hand.
Schrute takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
San goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schrute throws a quick counter head kick but San was just out of range.
Schrute misses with a left hand
and San counters with a left to the body.
San dips to his left and cracks Schrute with an uppercut!
San cracks Schrute with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dwight Schrute spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saigon (ranked 2035 p4p, 1052 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 265 p4p, 144 weight class). Saigon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run through the jungle. Oliva has chosen Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) as his entrance music. Johnny Saigon had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Saigon thows a body kick. Oliva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saigon throws a series of punches but Oliva avoids them all with ease.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Saigon scores with a kick to the body.
Saigon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saigon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon trying to control the action but Oliva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saigon prevents Oliva from improving his position.
Oliva trying to hold on to Saigon's head to control him but Saigon postures up.
Oliva is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Oliva keeping hold of Saigon's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saigon moves away from the strike by Oliva.
Oliva takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Oliva misses
and Saigon counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Saigon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Saigon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliva tries to clinch but Saigon moves out of range.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Saigon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Saigon slips a straight right by Oliva.
Saigon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Oliva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliva.
Saigon swinging wildly here.
Oliva misses with a combination
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliva lands a nice shot that snaps Saigon's head back.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon avoids it easily.
Saigon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliva looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Saigon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Biscuit Oliva will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Oliva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saigon throws a push kick but Oliva slaps the foot to one side.
Saigon is looking to wear down Oliva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saigon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oliva scores with a jab. Saigon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saigon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
Saigon looks to land a body kick but Oliva moved away.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon tries to counter by clinching up but Oliva breaks away and moves out of range.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Saigon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saigon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Saigon tenderised Oliva's leg. Oliva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva moves out of range of the body kick.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Saigon avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Saigon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Saigon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saigon.
Oliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Saigon moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.
Saigon lands with a nice body punch.
Saigon keeps the fight on the outside.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Oliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saigon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliva's sensitive parts.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Saigon - just one landing.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Saigon throws a low kick, looking for Oliva's leg but Oliva calmly moves out of range.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saigon.
Saigon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Oliva.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Oliva will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Oliva throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Oliva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Saigon.
Saigon lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Saigon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Saigon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Saigon counters with an outside leg kick.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Saigon throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
Saigon moves in looking to clinch but Oliva pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Oliva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saigon with a nice calf kick.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva tries to clinch there but Saigon circles away.
Saigon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Oliva.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Saigon misses with a two punch combination.
Saigon connects with a single shot there.
Oliva throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws a good cross that connects.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Saigon's legs.
Saigon jabs Oliva right on the nose. Oliva blinks but takes it well.
Saigon thumps Oliva with a low kick.
Oliva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Saigon slips under a jab from Oliva.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Saigon lands a body shot.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saigon doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliva with a hook.
Saigon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Oliva manages to avoid it.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saigon counters with a nice body shot.
Saigon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Saigon ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Saigon's shoulder, as Saigon tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliva swings for the body but Saigon moves out of range.
It looked like Saigon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saigon slips a jab from Oliva.
A quick step to the side and Saigon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saigon.
Saigon is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Oliva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon is looking to counter the offense by Oliva and move into the clinch.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Saigon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Saigon blocks the low kick.
Saigon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Johnny Saigon.
Well Saigon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Saigon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 689 p4p, 1260 weight class) and Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 110 p4p, 193 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Mauled. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ebubekir Siddik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Siddik circles away.
Cartwright darts in and clinches Siddik up against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Siddik swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siddik working aggressively here.
Cartwright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Siddik throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Siddik tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Siddik.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Siddik avoids the damage to the body.
Siddik avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Siddik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Siddik avoids the damage to the body.
Cartwright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siddik.
A hook to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright cracks Siddik with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Siddik's head.
Siddik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Siddik's head.
Siddik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ebubekir Siddik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright darts in and clinches Siddik up against the cage.
Cartwright can't find room to land a body shot as Siddik controls the action.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siddik looks winded!
Siddik gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
Cartwright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Siddik is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siddik takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siddik tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
Siddik throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartwright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siddik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cartwright missing with knees to the body.
Cartwright landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ebubekir Siddik has been cut.
Siddik wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siddik misses with the head strike.
Siddik prevents a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.
Siddik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cartwright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Cartwright on the inside.
Cartwright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Siddik is rocked!
Cartwright lands a good knee to the midsection. Siddik won't want to take too many of those.
Siddik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cartwright has Siddik tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Siddik to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Late (ranked 362 p4p, 896 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 60 p4p, 132 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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Late pinned against the cage. Late gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Damien shoots in but no luck this time.
Damien throws a hook to the side of Late's head but Late sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Damien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jake Damien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Late keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Little Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Late connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Damien tumbling to the canvas! Late pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Damien was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Little Late!
After the big win, Little Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 144 p4p, 615 weight class) and New Home (ranked 26 p4p, 94 weight class). Home is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ransom. New Home has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Shalashaska'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 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, New Home!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Home finds it's way through Shalashaska's defenses.
Shalashaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Home.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Shalashaska's shoulder, as Shalashaska tries to avoid the shot.
Shalashaska throws a sloppy head kick and Home moves out of range easily.
Home lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Home swings widly with a right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shalashaska throws out a leg kick but Home moves out of range and Shalashaska only half commits.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Shalashaska counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Shalashaska.
Home connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalashaska. Shalashaska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shalashaska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Home checks it well.
Home throws a jab but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska defending well as Home loads up on a big left hand.
Home's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Home's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shalashaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Home throws a lazy uppercut
and Shalashaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Home lands the left hand.
Home on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shalashaska. Shalashaska obviously looking to wear him down.
Shalashaska lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Home has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shalashaska.
Home might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shalashaska scoring well with a low kick there.
Shalashaska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Home avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska throws a quick inside leg kick.
Home connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Shalashaska is rocked!
Nice cross by Shalashaska.
Oh Shalashaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Home connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shalashaska. Shalashaska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Home rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shalashaska counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Home's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Home throws an off balance right hand
and Shalashaska counters with a straight right hand.
Shalashaska seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home misses with a looping left.
Shalashaska slips under a jab from Home.
Home 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.
Home checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Home misses with a left hand
and Shalashaska counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalashaska 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.
Shalashaska shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Home is trying to defend but Shalashaska finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Home wants to stand back up but Shalashaska manages to pass into side control.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Shalashaska is dominant here and he's now got Home's back!
Home is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but Shalashaska has full control of the position and if anything, Home has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shalashaska working for the choke.
Shalashaska tightening his grip on Home, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Home is trying to get back to his feet but Shalashaska has full control of the position and if anything, Home has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Home is in real trouble here. Shalashaska gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Home is tapping out! Shalashaska wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Shalashaska!
An intense looking Adam Shalashaska took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You're pretty good.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 65 p4p, 383 weight class) and Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 6 p4p, 60 weight class). Kohinata Minoru Ii will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Minoru Ii.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minoru Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Minoru Ii misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Minoru Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii slips under a jab.
Minoru Ii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Minoru Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veainu, pushing him back against the cage.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch but Veainu slips to the side
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minoru Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minoru Ii moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Minoru Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minoru Ii has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch.
Minoru Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veainu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu tries a body shot but Minoru Ii blocks it.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Minoru Ii.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Veainu moves away
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minoru Ii tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Minoru Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minoru Ii takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minoru Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a crisp right that sends Minoru Ii to the canvas! Veainu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 46 p4p, 315 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 9 p4p, 54 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vargas gets a clinch.
Vargas landing knees to the body.
Kapur looks winded!
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapur backwards.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
Vargas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas pushes Kapur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
Vargas tries a body shot but Kapur blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
Kapur is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kapur is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas pushes Kapur against the cage. Vargas is working some dirty boxing. Vargas pushes off with a quick right hook! Kapur goes down! Kapur tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vargas moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas retains his heavyweight title!
Arturo Vargas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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