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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hakansson (ranked 5324 p4p, 5951 weight class) and Jorge Masvidal (ranked 558 p4p, 590 weight class). Masvidal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prayer. Jorge Masvidal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Hakansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hakansson as he avoids it easily.
Masvidal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masvidal somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Hakansson. No joy for Masvidal on that attempt.
Hakansson throwing a counter right hand but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Nice takedown defense from Hakansson. No joy for Masvidal on that attempt.
Masvidal misses with a takedown attempt - Hakansson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masvidal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masvidal avoids the body shot from Hakansson.
Hakansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masvidal swivels and escapes.
Masvidal fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal shoots and misses
and Hakansson counters with a three punch combo that has Masvidal backing up. Masvidal nods at Hakansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Masvidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masvidal looks winded!
Hakansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masvidal at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal shoots in looking for a takedown. Hakansson tries to sprawl out of it but Masvidal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hakansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakansson tries to bum rush Masvidal with a series of wild strikes but Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Hakansson as Masvidal shoots in.
Hakansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jorge Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masvidal fails with the takedown
and Hakansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masvidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakansson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 Masvidal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakansson finish him?
No joy there for Hakansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Hakansson sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson scores with a jab to the head.
Hakansson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masvidal did well to prevent Hakansson getting side control.
Hakansson wants to get back to his feet.
Hakansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hakansson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hakansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hakansson wants to stand up but Masvidal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hakansson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masvidal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Masvidal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hakansson.
It looks like Hakansson is going to stand back up.
Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Hakansson is going to stand back up.
Hakansson slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Hakansson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakansson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Masvidal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Masvidal has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Masvidal working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakansson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masvidal prevents Hakansson from escaping the position.
Masvidal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hakansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Masvidal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hakansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hakansson tries to get out of the position.
Hakansson gets back to half guard.
Hakansson is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hakansson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hakansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Hakansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Masvidal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jab by Hakansson.
Masvidal fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Hakansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hakansson misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal moves forwards but Hakansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hakansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Hakansson.
Hakansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Hakansson.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hakansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakansson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hakansson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hakansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown but Hakansson shows good takedown defense.
Masvidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masvidal is breathing heavily.
Hakansson misses with the combination.
Hakansson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Masvidal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hakansson controlling the action here.
Hakansson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Masvidal controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakansson is looking to take a break and control but Masvidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hakansson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Hakansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hakansson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hakansson connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakansson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Masvidal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hakansson tries to stand but Masvidal is controlling his head.
Hakansson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Masvidal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hakansson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hakansson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hakansson grinds an elbow into Masvidal's temple.
Hakansson decides to stand back up.
Hakansson lands with a nice combination. Masvidal backs away looking to recover.
Masvidal walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hakansson sprawls well. Hakansson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Hakansson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Hakansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masvidal has time to react.
Masvidal shoots for a takedown but Hakansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakansson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
Hakansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masvidal is proving hard to escape from.
Jack Hakansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hakansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hakansson postures up and lands a big shot to Masvidal's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hakansson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masvidal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hakansson circles away.
Masvidal dodges the punch combination from Hakansson.
Masvidal with the counter takedown but Hakansson avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal fails to land the takedown.
Jack Hakansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakansson swivels and escapes.
Masvidal looks for a takedown but Hakansson sprawls well.
Hakansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakansson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakansson scores with the left hand. Masvidal knows he should have avoided that one.
Masvidal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hakansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack Hakansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Hakansson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Hakansson has knocked Masvidal down with a huge combo! Hakansson steps away and waves a wobbly Masvidal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Jorge Masvidal has been cut.
Hakansson drops Masvidal with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Masvidal! Hakansson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Hakansson!
Jorge Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'I got taught respect because if not, somebody's gonna make you respect them'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomahawk Chai (ranked 3926 p4p, 6025 weight class) and Gio Derzo (ranked 483 p4p, 629 weight class). The key to victory for Tomahawk Chai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomahawk Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gio Derzo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derzo lands with a nice combination. Chai backs away looking to recover.
Chai slips under a jab.
Derzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Derzo misses its intended target.
Derzo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Gio Derzo has been cut.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Derzo throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Derzo misses with a wild body shot.
Derzo throws a big shot that misses.
Derzo throws a right hand that Chai ducks under and follows up with a left that Chai also avoids with ease.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Derzo misses with a hook.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a series of punches but Derzo avoids them all with ease.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Derzo.
A jab from Derzo misses.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Derzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Derzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws a right hand that Derzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Derzo also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Derzo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Derzo.
Derzo lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Derzo thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a crisp one two that drops Derzo! Chai thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Derzo to his feet! Derzo is in big trouble!
Derzo moves away from the strike by Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derzo misses with a wild body shot.
Derzo connects with a single shot there.
Derzo swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derzo misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derzo looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Derzo. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Derzo misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derzo misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Derzo.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Derzo.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Derzo on the side of the head.
That has opened up Gio Derzo's cut even more.
A big right from Derzo misses.
Gio Derzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai lands with a hook. Derzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Derzo misses with a body shot.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A low kick from Derzo misses
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Derzo toppling to the canvas! Derzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
Derzo is rocked!
The cut above Gio Derzo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Derzo misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Derzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Derzo misses with a hook to the body
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Derzo! Chai lets Derzo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Derzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Gio Derzo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Derzo.
Derzo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai takes one to the chin there.
Derzo throws a head kick that misses
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Derzo toppling to the canvas! Derzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gio Derzo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomahawk Chai!
Our winner, Tomahawk Chai, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Shepard (ranked 3912 p4p, 5505 weight class) and Soul Plan (ranked 477 p4p, 567 weight class). Duncan Shepard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soul Plan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Soul Plan has been cut.
Shepard moves out of range of the body kick.
Shepard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plan walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Shepard! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan Shepard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cavalho Atunes (ranked 3950 p4p, 5929 weight class) and Razor Ramon (ranked 482 p4p, 615 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavalho Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razor Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramon avoids it.
Ramon is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramon looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramon swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Ramon misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramon throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Ramon down.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes clinches up against the cage.
Atunes has Ramon pressed against the cage, preventing Ramon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Ramon blocks with his arms.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramon working aggressively here.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramon.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramon throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ramon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Ramon.
Ramon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ramon misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramon throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Atunes is looking to clinch but Ramon is avoiding it.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramon throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
 It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Ramon blocks it.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramon's face.
Ramon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atunes is keeping busy.
Ramon avoiding damage as Atunes throws knees to the body.
Ramon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Atunes.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Ramon avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramon. That did some damage!
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramon misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Ramon tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away.
Ramon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ramon throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Ramon finds it's target.
Ramon misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ramon there.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Ramon moved out of range nicely.
Atunes misses with a body punch
and Ramon 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.
Atunes slips under a jab from Ramon.
Atunes misses with a body punch
and Ramon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes clinches up with Ramon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon blocks a body shot from Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Ramon fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramon as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramon backwards.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Ramon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ramon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon is trying to break the clinch but Atunes has him pressed against the cage.
Ramon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cavalho Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramon lands with a cross.
Atunes thows a body kick. Ramon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramon throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Ramon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ramon misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Ramon.
The fighters circling - Ramon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Ramon looks to clinch
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramon misses with a straight right.
As Ramon backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramon misses with a jab to the body
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that Ramon was not able to check.
Both fighters circling a little - Atunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ramon cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cavalho Atunes's cut is getting worse.
Ramon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramon will feel that in the morning.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramon.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramon can do to turn this around?
Ramon throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramon misses with a hook to the body
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
A low kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes lands a front kick.
Ramon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes lands with a straight right. Ramon didn't see that one coming.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Ramon off balance momentarily.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ramon.
Ramon misses with a right hand
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramon scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ramon throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramon looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Ramon with a nice cross.
Ramon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atunes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramon scrambles back to his feet.
Ramon looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes pushes Ramon up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Ramon blocks it.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Ramon blocks it.
Ramon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atunes is keeping busy.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Atunes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Ramon misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Atunes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramon or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramon blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Ramon misses with a body punch.
Ramon is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Ramon lands a left hand.
Atunes landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ramon.
Ramon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cavalho Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramon is looking to break free of the clinch but Atunes has double underhooks.
Ramon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Ramon tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Ramon can't break the clinch.
Ramon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Good body shot from Atunes.
Ramon misses with a body punch.
Ramon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cavalho Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cavalho Atunes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ramon misses with a body shot.
Ramon gets tackled into the cage by Atunes. Atunes maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramon.
Atunes misses with a knee strike.
Ramon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atunes prevents Ramon from breaking the clinch.
Ramon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atunes as Ramon tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Ramon.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramon blocks it with crossed arms.
Ramon swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon breaks from the clinch.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramon moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramon manages to break the clinch.
Atunes connects with a right hand. Ramon shakes it off.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Ramon.
Ramon swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ramon throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramon swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramon misses the target.
Razor Ramon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of Ramon's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Ramon misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Ramon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Ramon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Atunes. That one must have hurt.
A low kick lands for Atunes.
Ramon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramon throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes lands with a hook. Ramon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Ramon catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramon throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Ramon 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.
Atunes throws a lazy body kick
and Ramon counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Ramon.
The fighters circling - Ramon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crunch! Atunes slams his shin into Ramon's torso.
Ramon 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.
Ramon tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramon tries to clinch
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cavalho Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that Ramon was not able to check.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Ramon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Atunes.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramon dips to his left and cracks Atunes with an uppercut!
Cavalho Atunes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ramon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes moves into the clinch.
Ramon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramon moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramon throws a big shot that misses.
Ramon misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Ramon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cavalho Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cavalho Atunes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levi Daan (ranked 3318 p4p, 5801 weight class) and Kassi Pawlowski (ranked 422 p4p, 583 weight class). Levi Daan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kassi Pawlowski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlowski defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlowski feints the counter takedown.
Daan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daan.
A slow jab from Daan misses its intended target.
It seemed like Pawlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pawlowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlowski is just out of range.
Pawlowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Daan.
Pawlowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pawlowski defending well as Daan loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Pawlowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan misses with a looping left.
Pawlowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pawlowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Daan cracks Pawlowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan.
A telegraphed right hand from Daan misses the target.
Pawlowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daan misses with an uppercut. Pawlowski saw that one coming.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlowski.
Pawlowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daan.
Levi Daan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan misses with an uppercut. Pawlowski saw that one coming.
Pawlowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pawlowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pawlowski momentarily.
Pawlowski is rocked!
Pawlowski walks straight into a right hand from Daan - that's dropped him! Daan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pawlowski from any more punishment! Pawlowski complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Levi Daan!
A very excited looking Levi Daan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 5416 p4p, 25122 weight class) and Erupcion Volcanica (ranked 584 p4p, 654 weight class). Erupcion Volcanica has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erupcion Volcanica!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lauzier finds it's way through Volcanica's defenses.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Volcanica finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lauzier lands a big uppercut and Volcanica crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Volcanica looks OK. Lauzier waves Volcanica back to his feet!
Volcanica is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Volcanica's head but Volcanica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Lauzier's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzier stuffs the takedown.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lauzier lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Volcanica - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lauzier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Lauzier!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Lauzier 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Gillespie (ranked 5204 p4p, 3406 weight class) and Temudjin Khan (ranked 556 p4p, 419 weight class). Mark Gillespie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Temudjin Khan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Temudjin Khan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gillespie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gillespie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gillespies head.
Khan pushes Gillespie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Gillespie is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Gillespie tries to pull guard but Khan holds him up against the cage and eventually Gillespie drops back down to his feet.
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gillespie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gillespie is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gillespie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gillespie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gillespie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gillespie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Khan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khan tries to buck Gillespie off but Gillespie is having none of it.
Gillespie trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Gillespie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gillespie working the head and body with strikes.
Gillespie throws a strike aimed at the side of Khan's head but Khan avoids it well.
Gillespie lands an elbow.
Khan is rocked!
Gillespie lands a huge shot from side control! Khan is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Gillespie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 2949 p4p, 2965 weight class) and Khabib Campbell (ranked 383 p4p, 385 weight class). Spicoli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trip like i do. Khabib Campbell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeff Spicoli'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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Campbell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
Campbell catches Spicoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Campbell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spicoli moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Campbell.
Campbell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spicoli cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell throws a jab but it's blocked by Spicoli.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Campbell throws a jab when Spicoli was well out of range.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Spicoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Campbell misses.
It looked like Spicoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campbell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Spicoli.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Spicoli is just out of range.
As Campbell looks to move away, Spicoli throws a big counter combo but Campbell just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Campbell off the cage and back into range.
Spicoli catches Campbell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Campbell misses with a straight left.
Campbell lands a jab.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Spicoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Campbell swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spicoli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Campbell is rocked!
Spicoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him?
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Spicoli's shoulder, as Spicoli tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Campbell walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Campbell limp body while Spicoli jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Spicoli!
After winning the bout, Jeff Spicoli 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Alvarez (ranked 2707 p4p, 5468 weight class) and Naruto Uchiha (ranked 359 p4p, 587 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Canelo - Training Motivation (Highlights) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruto Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha with a poor takedown
and Alvarez counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Naruto Uchiha has been cut.
Uchiha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uchiha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uchiha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alvarez dances in with a quick combination. Uchiha is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Alvarez snaps Uchiha's head back. Uchiha stumbles backwards against the cage. Alvarez steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Uchiha's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Uchiha just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Alvarez!
Saul Alvarez retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Saul Alvarez, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gervonta Davis (ranked 2049 p4p, 3517 weight class) and Archie Oliveira (ranked 235 p4p, 384 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable - Gervonta Davis â–¶ Motivation. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Archie Oliveira enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gervonta Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gervonta Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Gervonta Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Gervonta Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliveira is rocked!
It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Oliveira - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gervonta Davis!
Gervonta Davis retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Gervonta Davis, 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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