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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 1780 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 106 p4p, 73 weight class). Kock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I will axe kick you, and I am not careful.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashima cracks Kock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kock blocks a jab.
Kock tries a quick counter leg kick but Hashima is wise to it.
Hashima misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hashima tests Kock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hashima throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Hashima backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Hashima manages to avoid it all.
Hashima misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Kock's body.
Hashima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hashima jabs Kock right on the nose. Kock blinks but takes it well.
Hashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hashima throws out a powerful jab.
Hashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Kock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hashima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima cracks Kock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock feints a counter leg kick.
Kock tries to score with a low kick but Hashima moves his leg out of the way.
Hashima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hashima connects with a jab.
Hashima misses with an uppercut.
Hashima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hashima misses with a wild combination.
Kock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hashima with a body shot.
Hashima swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Hashima both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock swings for the body but Hashima moves out of range.
As Kock tries to get set, Hashima tries to push him back and clinch up but Kock manages to avoid the attempt.
Hashima lands a jab to the head.
Hashima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Hashima moved out of range.
Hashima tries to counter by clinching up but Kock breaks away and moves out of range.
Hashima cracks Kock with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Hashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Hashima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Hashima lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
Hashima throws a sloppy body shot
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hashima misses with a combination
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Hashima.
Hashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashima throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
 Hashima is rocked!
Rounin Hashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a huge left! Hashima is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kock isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hashima from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batang Kock!
After the fight, Batang Kock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Frame (ranked 1680 p4p, 1149 weight class) and Eric Dungey (ranked 223 p4p, 160 weight class). Andrew Frame had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Frame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dungey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dungey doesn't seem bothered though.
Frame comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dungey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frame misses with an uppercut. Dungey saw that one coming.
A left lands for Frame.
Frame moves out of range of the leg kick from Dungey.
Frame swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dungey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frame fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frame misses with a hook. Dungey ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Dungey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frame dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frame 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.
Frame looks to score with a jab to the body but Dungey is just out of range.
Dungey throws a jab when Frame was well out of range.
Andrew Frame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frame misses the shot to the body.
Dungey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frame tries to bum rush Dungey with a series of wild strikes but Dungey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dungey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dungey misses with a lunging right hand
and Frame counters with a nice body shot.
Frame misses with a few strikes there.
Frame moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dungey circles away quickly and effectively.
Dungey wants to counter with a clinch but Frame pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Frame.
Frame throws out a powerful jab.
Frame closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dungey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dungey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frame takes a swing at Dungey's ribcage but misses.
Frame misses with a lunging right hand
and Dungey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frame's knee momentarily.
Frame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dungey.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dungey.
Frame is breathing heavily.
Frame misses with a left hand
and Dungey counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Frame is predictable there
and Dungey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frame! Dungey lets Frame back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Frame is rocked!
Frame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dungey counters with a big left hand that crumples Frame! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Dungey!
Our winner, Eric Dungey, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 677 p4p, 643 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 82 p4p, 80 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Lucid Dreams. Noriega is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. 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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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Jack seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jack has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Noriega.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega misses with a double jab.
Noriega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a low kick, right behind Noriega 's knee.
Noriega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Noriega slips under a jab from Jack.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
Noriega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
Jack slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jack is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Noriega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Noriega scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack slips a jab from Noriega.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Jack connects with a jab.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Jack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good work by Noriega as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Noriega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noriega.
Noriega throws a low kick but Jack moves out of range easily.
Jack with a hook.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Noriegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega lands with a cross.
Noriega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Jack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Noriega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
Jack scores with a nice right hand.
Jack scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Jack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
And Noriega responds with a good body kick, but Jack manages to step out the way in time.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack misses the jab.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Jack sees coming a mile off.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Jack scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Noriega scores with a jab. Jack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Jack there.
Noriega tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Noriega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack misses the jab.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Jack sees coming a mile off.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Jack digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Noriega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jack lands with a nice body punch.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Jack throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Jack lands with a nice body kick.
Jack jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack blocks a jab.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Jack punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noriega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Noriega checks the leg kick.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noriega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
And Jack counters with a quick kick to the body but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noriega. Noriega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Jack takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noriega throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Jack blocks a jab.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Noriega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega cracks Jack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noriega misses the jab.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a front kick aimed at Jack's knee but Jack avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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 Taylor Jack 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!
Noriega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Jack misses.
Noriega avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Jack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Noriega might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jack has got the better of the exchanges.
Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Jack misses.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack misses with a looping left.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Jack takes one on the button.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jack under the eye.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jack.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Jack sizes up Noriega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack misses with a looping right.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Jack moved away.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Noriega throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Noriega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jack moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega checks a low kick from Jack.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Noriega throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
Noriega feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is looking to score with low kicks.
Jack throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Jack slips under a jab.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick.
Jack lands a jab.
Noriega misses with a body shot
and Jack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack slips a straight right by Noriega.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Jack.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jack makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jack 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
An out of breath Taylor Jack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pablo Noriega was interviewed post fight and said 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randalman (ranked 1232 p4p, 300 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 170 p4p, 43 weight class). Randalman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Creedence Clearwater - Fortunate Son. Randy Randalman 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Randalman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov swings for the body but Randalman moves out of range.
Randalman with a poor takedown
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Randalman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Randalman staying out of range there.
Randalman throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Randalman dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov pulls Randalman in close to prevent any damage.
Randalman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randalman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randalman looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randalman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randalman working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randalman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrov has managed to get both his arms back between Randalman's legs - danger averted.
Randalman has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Randalman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Randalman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randalman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Petrov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Randalman has tightened it up now! Petrov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Randy Randalman!
A very excited looking Randy Randalman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 1118 p4p, 559 weight class) and Caio Peieira (ranked 65 p4p, 35 weight class). Ho Soon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Chu Ho Soon 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peieira misses with a body shot.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho Soon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peieira missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Soon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ho Soon defending well as Peieira loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peieira circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Peieira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peieira dives in and scores a takedown into Ho Soon's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ho Soon is working hard here to advance position.
Ho Soon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peieira's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira keeping moving, preventing Ho Soon from controlling successfully.
Ho Soon throws a big right hand that misses.
Peieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho Soon defends well.
Peieira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ho Soon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ho Soon trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho Soon controlling from the top position.
Peieira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ho Soon defends it easily.
Peieira looking for a guillotine here but Ho Soon defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ho Soon postures up in Peieira's guard and throws a big left but Peieira blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peieira working for a triangle but Ho Soon defends it easily.
Peieira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ho Soon has passed into side control.
Peieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Peieira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ho Soon is looking to take a break and control but Peieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Ho Soon controls the position from side control.
Ho Soon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ho Soon is looking to take a break and control but Peieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ho Soon controlling the position from side mount.
Peieira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ho Soon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ho Soon trying to control the position but Peieira is working away.
Peieira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Peieira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peieira is trying to control but can't.
Peieira manages to get to full guard.
Peieira is looking for a triangle here but Ho Soon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ho Soon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Peieira tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho Soon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peieira throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peieira thuds his right hand into Ho Soon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Peieira is out of range.
Peieira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peieira.
Peieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Peieira swings widly with a right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peieira avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peieira misses with a body punch
enabling Ho Soon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon moves away from the strike by Peieira.
Ho Soon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peieira can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peieira shoots in and gets a takedown into Ho Soon's guard.
Ho Soon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ho Soon keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
Ho Soon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peieira's guard.
Peieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ho Soon stopping the sweep attempt from Peieira.
Chu Ho Soon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho Soon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho Soon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho Soon wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Peieira is looking for a triangle but Ho Soon pushes his legs off easily.
Peieira is looking for a triangle but Ho Soon pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peieira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peieira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ho Soon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ho Soon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peieira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ho Soon has managed to get both his arms back between Peieira's legs - danger averted.
Peieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho Soon trying to control the position from guard on top but Peieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho Soon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peieira is keeping the position for now.
Peieira wants to improve his position but instead Ho Soon has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peieira moves into full guard.
Peieira is looking for a triangle here but Ho Soon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Peieira sneaks back into half guard.
Ho Soon is thwarting Peieira's attempts to control the position.
Peieira wants to get back to full guard.
Ho Soon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Peieira.
Ho Soon tries for a kimura but Peieira is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peieira tries to bench press Ho Soon off him but Ho Soon keeps the position.
Ho Soon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Peieira is looking to regain half guard here but Ho Soon keeps moving and retains side control.
Peieira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ho Soon.
Peieira is looking for a sweep.
Peieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ho Soon's best efforts.
Peieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ho Soon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peieira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ho Soon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peieira pulls down on the head and he's put Ho Soon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Peieira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Higgins (ranked 955 p4p, 503 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 133 p4p, 77 weight class). Lou Higgins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leonzar Kennedy's chin.
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Higgins misses
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Kennedy counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Higgins misses.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy lands with a cross.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Higgins moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
As Kennedy looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Kennedy just gets out of the way.
Higgins takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Oooooh!!! Higgins has knocked Kennedy down with a huge combo! Higgins steps away and waves a wobbly Kennedy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Kennedy is rocked!
 It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy ducks into an uppercut from Higgins and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
After winning the bout, Lou Higgins 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 Kaki Mountain (ranked 342 p4p, 828 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 59 p4p, 129 weight class). Kaki Mountain is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith rushes Mountain and presses him up against the cage.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mountain.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mountain controls his hands.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith has Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith pushes Mountain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Mountain is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Mountain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mountain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
I was talking to Mountain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith presses Mountain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short left from Mountain.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Mountain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab by Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mountain can pounce on him.
Mountain dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Mountain throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mountain.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain misses with a body punch.
Mountain tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mountain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain lands with a left to the head.
Mountain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Mountain in his tracks for a moment.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Mountain.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Mountain in his tracks for a moment.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mountain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mountain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Smith 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.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith rushes Mountain and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain lands a shoulder strike.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Mountain. That snapped Smith's head back.
Nice cross by Mountain.
Mountain swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Kaki Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mountain lands a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mountain lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Mountain back against the cage.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mountain blocks the elbow strike.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mountain.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Mountain takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Kaki Mountain has been cut.
Chad Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Mountain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mountain throws out the jab.
Smith pushes Mountain up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Mountain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mountain backwards.
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mountain jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain misses with a straight right.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mountain in a clinch.
Mountain tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mountain's efforts to push away.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Mountain shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mountain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mountain prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain slowing the pace effectively.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mountain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands an elbow just above Mountain 's eye.
Smith 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.
A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Mountain seems unphased.
Kaki Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Mountain in a clinch.
Mountain lands a nice uppercut.
Mountain controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Mountain blocks it.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Mountain pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Mountain.
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith slips under a jab from Mountain.
Smith tries to clinch but Mountain moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mountain's hands.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith closes the distance but Mountain moves to the side
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain scores with a jab to the body.
Chad Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Mountain's head back.
Smith connects with a right hand. Mountain shakes it off.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Mountain throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A short right from Mountain.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountain's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Mountain.
A short left from Mountain.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Smith blocking some punches.
Mountain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Mountain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mountain - that landed with a thud.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaki Mountain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Smith!
Chad Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vino Selvatico (ranked 210 p4p, 492 weight class) and Jin Yi (ranked 30 p4p, 75 weight class). Yi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wobble. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selvatico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yi. That's going to slow Selvatico down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yi.
Selvatico moves out of range as Yi strikes.
Yi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Selvatico under the eye.
A jab from Yi finds it's way through Selvatico's defenses.
Selvatico throws a sloppy body shot
and Yi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Selvatico manages to avoid it.
Yi lands a jab.
Selvatico throws a big shot that misses.
Yi throws out a counter right but Selvatico avoids it with no problem.
Selvatico misses with a kick to the body.
Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Selvatico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Selvatico avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Selvatico misses with a body kick.
Selvatico scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yi.
Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Selvatico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Selvatico was covering up waiting for the punch and Yi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Selvatico has his feet on Yi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Selvatico.
Yi lands a body shot.
Selvatico throws a sloppy body shot
and Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Selvatico on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Yi there.
Selvatico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yi slips a straight right by Selvatico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico keeps Yi at a distance using the push kick.
No joy there for Selvatico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yi flicks out a counter leg kick but Selvatico steps away.
Yi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Selvatico.
Selvatico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vino Selvatico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selvatico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Selvatico slips under a jab.
Yi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Selvatico had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Selvatico 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.
Yi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Selvatico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Selvatico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yi misses the jab.
Yi throws a leg kick which misses Selvatico's front leg but catches the back leg as Selvatico tries to avoid it.
Yi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Selvatico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yi at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico blocks a jab.
Yi lands with a cross.
Yi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Selvatico to counter with a crisp jab.
Selvatico is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yi misses with a right hand
and Selvatico counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yi misses with a looping left.
Selvatico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yi.
Selvatico swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Selvatico finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yi looks winded!
Selvatico lands with a nice body kick.
Jin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yi tried to score with a low kick but Selvatico checks it.
Yi throws a right hand that misses
and Selvatico counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Selvatico slaps away a takedown attempt from Yi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Selvatico is looking to counter with head kicks.
Selvatico slips a straight right by Yi.
A slapping body kick lands there for Selvatico.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yi misses with a straight right.
Yi throws an overhand right that lands on Selvatico's shoulder, as Selvatico tries to avoid the shot.
Selvatico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yi misses with a leg kick
letting Selvatico counter with a right hand.
Yi swings for the body but Selvatico moves out of range.
Selvatico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yi manages to avoid it.
Selvatico drops Yi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yi looks back up at him and smiles so Selvatico waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yi is rocked!
Selvatico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yi. Yi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yi is still on wobbly legs! Can Selvatico finish him?
Yi tries to get into range but Selvatico steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Selvatico scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vino Selvatico!
An out of breath Vino Selvatico thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jin Yi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time, there will be no next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 533 p4p, 152 weight class) and Ife Edwards (ranked 83 p4p, 25 weight class). Edwards has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion as his entrance music. George Peterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ife Edwards's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson tries to clinch
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Peterson slips under a jab.
Edwards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Edwards takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edwards gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Edwards finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a huge left! Peterson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Edwards isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Peterson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 51 p4p, 217 weight class) and David Choke (ranked 10 p4p, 36 weight class). Torsten's entrance music is Temple of Odin. A fine choice. Baldur Torsten has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Choke is just out of range.
Choke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Choke throws a low kick but Torsten avoids it.
Torsten thows a leg kick but Choke checks it
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torsten won't be happy with that.
Choke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torsten is trying to control Choke's posture but Choke avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torsten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Choke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten defending against the ground and pound.
Torsten controls the position for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten gets back to half guard.
Choke thows a huge punch but Torsten dodges it nicely.
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Torsten is defending well.
Torsten tries to roll over but Choke keeps him under control.
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torsten defends it well.
Choke is looking for a kimura but Torsten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Choke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Choke is thwarting Torsten's attempts to control the position.
Choke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torsten is keeping the position for now.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Torsten.
Choke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Choke preventing the sweep.
Choke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torsten is keeping the position for now.
Torsten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Torsten working a defensive guard here.
Torsten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choke on the ground.
Choke preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke throws an elbow that misses. Torsten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Choke's guard. Nice move by Torsten!
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torsten passes into side control.
Choke is letting Torsten control him for a moment.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torsten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choke is letting Torsten control him for a moment.
Choke tries to bench press Torsten off him but Torsten keeps the position.
Torsten is staying tight to Choke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torsten has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke is being controlled here.
Choke is not content to let Torsten control the position.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torsten pulls his head out easily.
Choke manages to get to full guard.
Choke working for a triangle but Torsten defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torsten manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Choke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torsten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choke has time to react.
Torsten lands with a cross.
Torsten misses with a head kick.
Torsten throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choke moves into the clinch.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Torsten works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten lands a right hand.
Choke successfully pulls guard.
Choke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torsten controls the pace.
Torsten wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.
Torsten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torsten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten slips nicely into half guard.
Choke punching from the bottom.
Choke gets back to full guard.
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torsten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torsten trying to control but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torsten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten looking to control.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torsten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torsten pulls Choke in close to his closed guard and prevents Choke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torsten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torsten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torsten wants to get back to his feet but Choke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Choke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torsten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torsten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Choke pushes down on Torsten's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Choke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
David Choke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torsten wants to get back to full guard.
Torsten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torsten is trying to stand up here but Choke is controlling him well.
Torsten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Torsten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choke.
Torsten is looking for a sweep. Choke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torsten still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torsten has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Torsten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choke keeps working.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Choke trying to remain calm as Torsten controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torsten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Baldur Torsten will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Choke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torsten looks to throw the jab but Choke is out of range.
Choke wants to counter with a clinch but Torsten pushes him away.
Torsten lands a nice shot that snaps Choke's head back.
A swing and a miss from Torsten.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a left hand
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torsten's guard.
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Torsten is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torsten manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Torsten's guard.
Torsten controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torsten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torsten controls Choke momentarily but Choke frees himself.
Torsten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard.
Choke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torsten defends it easily.
Torsten wants to pass the guard but Choke is keeping the position.
Torsten trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Torsten has passed into side control.
Choke tries to bench press Torsten off him but Torsten keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Choke tries to buck Torsten off but Torsten is having none of it.
Torsten wants to control but Choke is keeping him busy.
Torsten taking a breather here.
Torsten trying to control the position but Choke is working away.
Choke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torsten trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Choke tries to improve position but can't.
Torsten trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
Choke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choke throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Choke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Torsten not doing much here.
Choke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torsten's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Choke looking for a triangle here. Torsten is fighting it but it looks tight! Choke pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Torsten is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!
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