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CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr. PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Prix (ranked 3858 p4p, 5127 weight class) and Frank Gore (ranked 144 p4p, 174 weight class). Cyrus Prix 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Prix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Gore!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore misses with a hook. Prix ducked under it nicely.
Prix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prix scores with a nice head shot.
Prix checks a leg kick.
Prix lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gore. Gore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prix avoids the head kick by Gore.
It looked like Prix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gore.
Gore is looking to score with low kicks.
Prix lands a big right hand that sends Gore crashing to the mat! Prix stays standing though and waves Gore back to his feet!
 Gore is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prix lands a nice hook to Gore's body. Gore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gore is still on wobbly legs! Can Prix finish him?
Prix throws the left hand but Gore avoids the punch easily.
Gore seems to have recovered his senses.
Prix drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gore right on the button. Gore goes down! Prix follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Prix gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Prix!
Cyrus Prix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arriorus Adee (ranked 2689 p4p, 5979 weight class) and Mark Billings (ranked 309 p4p, 522 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adee looks to land a body kick but Billings moved away.
Billings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adee.
Billings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Adee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adee throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Adee throws a leg kick which misses Billings's front leg but catches the back leg as Billings tries to avoid it.
Adee misses with a low kick.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee throws a leg kick but Billings moved away.
A little jabbing left from Billings on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Adee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Billings throws a hook to the side of Adee's head but Adee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Adee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billings misses with a right hand
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Adee throws a counter high kick but Billings was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adee takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
Billings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billings slips a straight right by Adee.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Billings scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adee slips a straight right by Billings.
Billings scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adee jabs at Billings's body.
Adee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adee thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arriorus Adee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Billings appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Billings walks into a left hand.
Adee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billings 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.
Billings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adee.
Adee misses with a hook
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Billings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Adee slips the punch.
Adee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Billings blocks a head kick by Adee.
Billings throws out a counter right but Adee avoids it with no problem.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee closes the distance and pushes Billings back into the cage.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billings lands a right hand.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Billings throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Adee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billings's efforts to push away.
Billings is trying to break the clinch but Adee is controlling him.
Adee swings wildly with an uppercut but Billings uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Billings blocks a body shot from Adee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adee - that landed with a thud.
Billings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Billings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adee wants to land a leg kick but Billings is out of range.
Billings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adee scores with a nice right hand.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings throws an overhand right that lands on Adee's shoulder, as Adee tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Adee dips to his left and cracks Billings with an uppercut!
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Adee is looking to counter punch.
Billings throws a hook but Adee avoids it easily.
Adee's corner calls for a 1-2. Adee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Billings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adee.
Billings takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Adee saw that one coming.
Adee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Billingss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adee scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings drops his hands momentarily and Adee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arriorus Adee is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Billings catches Adee right on the button with a cross.
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!
Billings lands with a nice body punch.
Adee avoids the body shot from Billings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adee moves away.
Billings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billings moves out of range as Adee throws a body kick.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Billings - just one landing.
Adee just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Billings misses.
Adee lands a head kick!
Adee lands a nice looking body kick.
Billings lands with a cross.
Adee moves away from the strike by Billings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee avoids the body shot from Billings.
Adee throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings avoids the head kick by Adee.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Billings misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Billings misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Adee.
Adee moves out of range of the strikes.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Billings avoids it.
Billings has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adee finds it's way round the side to connect with Billings's head.
Billings misses with a looping right.
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
Adee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Adee misses.
Adee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Adee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Billings coming out on top.
Adee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Billings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adee manages to avoid it.
Adee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billings can do to turn this around?
Adee fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Billings misses.
Adee throws out a loose jab but Billings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billings, as that shot connected.
Billings throws a lazy uppercut
and Adee counters with a right hand to the body.
Adee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Adee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Billings cracks a nice hook into Adee's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Billings circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adee can pounce on him.
Adee misses with a body kick.
Billings throws out a counter right but Adee avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Billings ducks under a wild hook from Adee.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee thumps Billings with a low kick.
Adee wants to clinch but Billings slips to the side
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Billings's head but Billings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adee.
Adee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adee connects with a body shot.
Billings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Billings blocks a jab.
Billings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arriorus Adee dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Billings takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Billings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billings throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Adee instigates a clinch.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Adee is leaning against Billings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Billings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee pushes Billings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee lands a nice uppercut.
Billings swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Adee throws a punch but it's blocked by Billings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
Billings has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Billings tries a body shot but Adee blocks it.
Billings misses with the head strike.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billingss head.
Billings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adee lands with a right to the head.
Billings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
Adee has a couple of punches blocked by Billings.
Mark Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Billings blocks a body shot from Adee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adee.
Adee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billings backwards.
Adee blocks a body shot from Billings.
Billings takes a shot to the head.
Billings has had enough of the clinch but Adee keeps him there for the moment.
Billings can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Adee as the two fighters clinch.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
Billings prevents a body shot from Adee.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Adee works on Billings's body with a couple of short punches.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Billings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Adee.
Adee lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adee gets through Billings's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Adee.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billingss head.
Adee breaks the clinch.
Adee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Billings's head.
Adee connects with a single shot there.
Adee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Adee finds it's way through Billings's defenses.
Adee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adee tries to work over Billings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billings tries to circle away but Adee has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adee.
Billings pushes Adee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee lands a right hand.
Arriorus Adee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Adee as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billings has had enough of the clinch but Adee keeps him there for the moment.
Adee gets through Billings's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billings.
Adee breaks the clinch.
Adee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billings has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adee.
Adee connects with a body shot.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billings.
Billings swats away the attempt to clinch by Adee.
Adee with a nice cross.
Adee thuds a left hand into Billings's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adee 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kettu (ranked 3203 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 358 p4p, 335 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 29 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Esa Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring scores with a kick to the body.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Fring connects with a body shot.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
And Fring responds with a good body kick, but Kettu manages to step out the way in time.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Fring lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Fring slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fring circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fring - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fring. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Fring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu is looking for a counter combo.
Fring moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fring fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fring circles away quickly and effectively.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Fring manages to avoid it.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fring moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fring.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Fring lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring misses with a leg kick.
Fring feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Fring doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely.
Fring throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fring buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring drives through and clinches with Kettu against the cage.
Fring lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Esa Kettu has been cut.
Kettu avoids the elbow strike from Fring, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fring tries to land knees in the clinch but Kettu avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Fring to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu blocks an elbow strike from Fring.
Kettu blocks the elbow strike.
Fring cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Fring avoiding damage.
Kettu managing to block the knees to the body from Fring.
Kettu blocks an elbow strike from Fring.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands.
Fring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fring breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fring.
Fring throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fring.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fring. Fring obviously looking to wear him down.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kettu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fring.
Fring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu cracks Fring with a good jab.
 It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Fring only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fring moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.
Fring is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kettu rather than just go for the knockout.
Fring works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Fring lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Fring slips a straight right by Kettu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Fring moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fring lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fring fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kettu jabs Fring right on the nose. Fring blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Fring jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu throws a big counter combination but Fring scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fring lands with a shot to the body.
Fring slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Kettu lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Fring cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Fring with the inside leg kick.
Fring scores with a jab.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fring. Fring obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fring misses.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu 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.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Kettu defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Fring's body. Fring takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Fring let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fring lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fring misses its intended target.
Fring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kettu checks it well.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fring throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Fring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Fring motions for Kettu to come forward. Fring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu works over Fring's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Fring misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fring counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu backing away here, and Fring unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fring cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
Kettu misses with a shot to the body
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Fring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kettu is defending well for now.
Fring lands a right hand.
Fring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Fring stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fring lands a nice elbow.
Fring comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Fring lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fring blocks an uppercut.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fring scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fring can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu is trying to break the clinch but Fring has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kettu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fring is trying to stall.
Fring makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring stalling against the cage.
Fring pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kettu dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Fring misses with an elbow strike.
Fring looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Fring, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fring thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Fring wants to clinch up but Kettu keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kettu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fring.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Fring moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Fring wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fring thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Fring bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu throws a body punch but Fring moves out of range.
Fring lands a two punch combo.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Fring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fring scores with a jab.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fring darts in and clinches Kettu up against the cage.
Fring lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fring pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring scores with a nice strike.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Fring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
A nice side step and Fring releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Fring's head but Fring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fring connects with a jab.
Fring throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Fring tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring with a jab.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Fring scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
Fring lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 Kettu is rocked!
Kettu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Kettu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Fring.
Kettu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fring counters with a big right hand! Oh Kettu is in trouble here! Fring follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustavo Fring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Garcia (ranked 3360 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Marcos Sanchez (ranked 344 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcos Sanchez !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez .
Good shot there by Sanchez .
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Garcia clobbers Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Sanchez .
Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez with a nice cross.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez 's head.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez 's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Sanchez .
Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Marcos Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Marcos Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanchez cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Sanchez 's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia moves forwards but Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanchez throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez .
Garcia throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Garcia.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez .
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marcos Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez .
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcia drops his hands momentarily and Sanchez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez .
Sanchez leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Sanchez 's ribs.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Sanchez .
Garcia throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Sanchez .
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia slips a straight right by Sanchez .
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
That's four 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!
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez .
Garcia thuds a left hand into Sanchez 's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez .
Sanchez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia slips a straight right by Sanchez .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Sanchez .
Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanchez .
Sanchez lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanchez .
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcia in the body.
Garcia moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez misses with a hook
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez .
Sanchez works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Garcia.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Garcia.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia slips a straight right by Sanchez .
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Sanchez 's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Sanchez .
Garcia throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geronimo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Sanchez sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Geronimo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Marcos Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Sanchez !
A victorious Marcos Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 1040 p4p, 699 weight class) and Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 159 p4p, 110 weight class). Conrad Tama Ginty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conrad Tama Ginty!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tama Ginty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tama Ginty will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tama Ginty - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tama Ginty. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liu scores with a one two! Tama Ginty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Tama Ginty has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty is working Liu over against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
We've been informed that Tama Ginty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tama Ginty scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Tama Ginty with an uppercut!
Tama Ginty connects with a single shot there.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tama Ginty! But no joy.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liu throws a head kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tama Ginty eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tama Ginty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu 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.
Liu throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Tama Ginty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu works on Tama Ginty's body with a couple of short punches.
Tama Ginty taking a breather.
Tama Ginty lands a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tama Ginty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Tama Ginty backpedaling.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
Tama Ginty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liu moves forwards but Tama Ginty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Tama Ginty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tama Ginty cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Tama Ginty cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Liu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Tama Ginty only half commits.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Tama Ginty moves out of range easily.
Tama Ginty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama Ginty avoids a kick to the body.
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!
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tama Ginty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Tama Ginty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Tama Ginty keeps him there for the moment.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Tama Ginty has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tama Ginty swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Tama Ginty does no damage.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Tama Ginty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Liu throws a right and a left that Tama Ginty avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Liu thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Tama Ginty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu looks for the body kick but Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Tama Ginty throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Tama Ginty only half commits.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Tama Ginty defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tama Ginty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liu.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Tama Ginty.
A hook to the body from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tama Ginty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
A jab from Tama Ginty does it's job there.
Tama Ginty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Tama Ginty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tama Ginty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Liu checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tama Ginty there.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tama Ginty back to the cage. Liu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Tama Ginty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Tama Ginty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tama Ginty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Liu.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Tama Ginty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Tama Ginty drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu cracks Tama Ginty with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Liu
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tama Ginty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Tama Ginty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liu on the side of the head.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a series of punches.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Liu misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tama Ginty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A victorious Conrad Tama Ginty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 1001 p4p, 959 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 142 p4p, 136 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doomsday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tulikoura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch.
Doomsday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doomsday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tulikoura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tulikoura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doomsday.
Doomsday defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tulikoura enables Doomsday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tulikoura manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura keeping full guard, as Doomsday tries to pass.
Doomsday won't allow Tulikoura to sweep him here.
Tulikoura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tulikoura controlling Doomsday's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Doomsday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tulikoura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tulikoura keeping full guard, as Doomsday tries to pass.
Doomsday is working hard here to advance position.
Tulikoura looking to control.
Tulikoura pulls Doomsday in to control the position.
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
Tulikoura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tulikoura is on top in guard.
Doomsday is trying to keep Tulikoura in close.
Tulikoura preventing the sweep.
Doomsday is trying to keep Tulikoura in close.
Tulikoura trying to control the position from guard on top but Doomsday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura preventing the sweep.
Tulikoura wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.
Doomsday throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tulikoura uses it to pass to side control.
Doomsday is trying to get back to half guard.
Tulikoura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doomsday keeps working.
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.
Tulikoura gets to mount! Doomsday was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tulikoura trying to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday is trying to reverse the position but instead Tulikoura has taken his back - oops!
Tulikoura trying to control momentarily.
Doomsday rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday is pressing down on Tulikoura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tulikoura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Tulikoura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tulikoura as he jumps to the side.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tulikoura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doomsday.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up with Tulikoura, looking for a takedown. Doomsday pushes Tulikoura against the cage but Tulikoura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Doomsday takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut.
Doomsday checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Tulikoura is quick to defend against it.
Tulikoura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Tulikoura there.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomsday.
Doomsday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tulikoura defends well and Doomsday ends up having to push Tulikoura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura manages to break the clinch.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tulikoura tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Tulikoura manages to get to full guard.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Tulikoura is retaining full guard.
Doomsday throwing strikes from guard but Tulikoura blocks nicely.
Doomsday stopping the sweep attempt from Tulikoura.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tulikoura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tulikoura is keeping the position for now.
Tulikoura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tulikoura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doomsday, into his guard.
Doomsday managing to control the position.
Tulikoura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tulikoura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tulikoura preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doomsday is on top in guard.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday throws a strike but Tulikoura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doomsday working a defensive guard here.
Doomsday has his hands on Tulikoura's head, controlling the position.
Tulikoura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is trying to keep Tulikoura in close.
Doomsday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tulikoura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Doomsday has Tulikoura pulled in close to control his posture.
Doomsday keeping moving, preventing Tulikoura from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doomsday keeping full guard, as Tulikoura tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Tulikoura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doomsday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura avoids it really well and circles away.
Doomsday blocks a leg kick.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doomsday.
Tulikoura throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doomsday.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown but Tulikoura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doomsday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doomsday in his tracks.
Tulikoura cracks Doomsday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Doomsday manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doomsday drives through with a takedown into Tulikoura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tulikoura is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Doomsday presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tulikoura lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Tulikoura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doomsday's sensitive parts.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doomsday moves out of range of the strikes.
Johannes Tulikoura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doomsday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tulikoura is fending him off so far but Doomsday persists. Nope, Tulikoura circles away and we're back to standing.
Tulikoura lands a slapping body shot.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Kronos Doomsday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doomsday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doomsday throws a big shot that misses.
Doomsday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doomsday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tulikoura defends it nicely.
Tulikoura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the head.
Tulikoura lands a jab to Doomsday's midsection.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot.
Doomsday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tulikoura defends well and Doomsday ends up having to push Tulikoura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tulikoura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Tulikoura lands with a right to the head.
Doomsday tries for a takedown but Tulikoura manages to get underhooks.
Tulikoura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Tulikoura tries a body shot but Doomsday blocks it.
Tulikoura lands a hook that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Tulikoura scores with a shot to the side of Doomsday's head.
Tulikoura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Tulikoura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doomsday.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tulikoura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doomsday defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday fails with a takedown attempt.
Doomsday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doomsday 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.
Doomsday misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tulikoura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doomsday's head.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doomsday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Doomsday fails with the takedown.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doomsday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulikoura.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doomsday or perhaps it was just good defense by Tulikoura, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doomsday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doomsday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tulikoura catches Doomsday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doomsday with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tulikoura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 1517 p4p, 1319 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 205 p4p, 182 weight class). Ferreira-Alves comes to the cage accompanied by The Mountain - Jucifer. Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira-Alves jabs Mein Armbach right on the nose. Mein Armbach blinks but takes it well.
Ferreira-Alves lands a jab to Mein Armbach's midsection.
Mein Armbach avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a hook to the body. Mein Armbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira-Alves slips a jab and a cross from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira-Alves manages to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in for a takedown but Mein Armbach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Ferreira-Alves's head but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferreira-Alves tries to counter with a takedown but Mein Armbach is quick to defend against it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Ferreira-Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a low kick.
Mein Armbach changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mein Armbach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferreira-Alves works Mein Armbach's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira-Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves does it's job there.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good work by Ferreira-Alves as he checks the leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mein Armbach! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira-Alves. That snapped Mein Armbach's head back.
A jab from Ferreira-Alves does it's job there.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a leg kick but Mein Armbach saw it coming and moves away.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a straight left.
Ferreira-Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ferreira-Alves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Ferreira-Alves saw that one coming.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira-Alves as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Mein Armbach as he checks the leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferreira-Alves takes one to the chin there.
Ferreira-Alves looks for a takedown but Mein Armbach sprawls well.
Mein Armbach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick from Mein Armbach.
Ferreira-Alves appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferreira-Alves moves away from the strike by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Ferreira-Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferreira-Alves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Ferreira-Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach with the counter takedown but Ferreira-Alves avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves jabs at Mein Armbach's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mein Armbach is defended easily by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves swings widly with a right hand
so Mein Armbach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses. Ferreira-Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mein Armbach's guard. Nice move by Ferreira-Alves!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferreira-Alves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to improve his position.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferreira-Alves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach trying to control from Ferreira-Alves's half guard. Ferreira-Alves has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira-Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferreira-Alves is retaining full guard.
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 Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira-Alves, as that shot connected.
Mein Armbach punishes Ferreira-Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach throws out a loose jab but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Mein Armbach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mein Armbach.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Mein Armbach sizes up Ferreira-Alves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Mein Armbach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferreira-Alves swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira-Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein Armbach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferreira-Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira-Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mein Armbach was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira-Alves moves away.
A swing and a miss from Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
Ferreira-Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferreira-Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferreira-Alves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mein Armbach!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferreira-Alves off and has taken his back!
Mein Armbach struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mein Armbach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach struggling to land strikes to the head as Ferreira-Alves covers up.
Ferreira-Alves has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Ferreira-Alves covering up well under a series of strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ferreira-Alves up.
Ferreira-Alves tries to roll but Mein Armbach sticks to his back.
Mein Armbach throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ferreira-Alves could be in trouble here!
Even with his hooks in, Mein Armbach manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Mein Armbach go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mein Armbach has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferreira-Alves.
Mein Armbach trying to control.
Mein Armbach somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mein Armbach punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ferreira-Alves covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach lands a shot to the head.
Mein Armbach thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ferreira-Alves staying busy and making it hard for Mein Armbach to control.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the head.
Mein Armbach punches Ferreira-Alves on the ear.
Mein Armbach is landing with strikes. Ferreira-Alves can't take much more of this.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Even with his hooks in, Mein Armbach manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Mein Armbach missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ferreira-Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach feints the counter takedown.
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mein Armbach has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ferreira-Alves tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Mein Armbach's lack of action.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Ferreira-Alves dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach controlling the action here.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Ferreira-Alves defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Ferreira-Alves's temple.
Mein Armbach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mein Armbach frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mein Armbach connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach wants to control the pace but Ferreira-Alves is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ferreira-Alves wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreira-Alves hang on?
Ferreira-Alves tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes but Ferreira-Alves is staying in there.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands with some strikes.
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!
Ferreira-Alves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
Ferreira-Alves is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mein Armbach! Ferreira-Alves is hurt baaadly! Mein Armbach is firing away with more strikes - Ferreira-Alves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 1402 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 208 p4p, 155 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Outlaw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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34
285
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248
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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 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raper.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Raper ducks down to avoid it.
Raper throws a right and a left that Outlaw avoids nicely.
Outlaw tries to clinch up but Raper circles away and keeps his distance.
Raper tries a quick counter leg kick but Outlaw is wise to it.
Good exchange - Raper coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raper wants to slow Outlaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Outlaw scores with a punch to the head.
Raper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raper swats away the attempt to clinch by Outlaw.
Raper avoids the head kick by Outlaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw lands a nice looking body kick.
Raper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper cracks Outlaw with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raper tries to move into range but Outlaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Outlaw has Raper up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raper is trying to break the clinch but Outlaw is controlling him.
Outlaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raper looks winded!
Raper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Outlaw misses with the head strike.
Outlaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Outlaw tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Raper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outlaws head.
Outlaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raper managing to block the knees to the body from Outlaw.
Outlaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Raper controls his hands.
Raper working aggressively here.
Outlaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outlaw.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Outlaw's elbow.
Outlaw has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Raper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raper working aggressively here.
Raper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raper misses with some punches.
Outlaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Outlaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raper's face.
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Raper scores with a shot to the side of Outlaw's head.
Raper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raper tries to work over Outlaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Raper throws a punch but it's blocked by Outlaw.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper misses with some punches.
Outlaw lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Outlaw.
Outlaw lands a nice uppercut.
Raper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Outlaw working aggressively here.
Outlaw missing with knees to the body.
Raper misses with some punches.
Raper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Outlaw or not.
Outlaw lands a knee to the body.
Raper has a couple of punches blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw blocking some punches.
Outlaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Raper.
Outlaw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outlaw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Outlaw scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Outlaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Outlaw.
Outlaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Outlaw lands with a left to the head.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Outlaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raper.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Outlaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Outlaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Outlaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outlaw.
Raper lands with a kick to the temple. Outlaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raper misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Outlaw closes the distance and pushes Raper back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Raper fails to land.
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raper.
Outlaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Outlaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
Outlaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Outlaw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Raper.
Raper lands with a right to the head.
Raper lands an uppercut.
Outlaw lands a left hand.
Outlaw lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outlaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Outlaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raper.
Raper is breathing heavily.
Outlaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raper breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outlaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Raper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Outlaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outlaw.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Raper moves out of range.
Outlaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Outlaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outlaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Raper's head.
Outlaw lands a jab to the head.
Outlaw tries to clinch but Raper moves out of range.
Outlaw has closed the distance and engaged Raper in a clinch.
Raper misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw misses with a knee to the head.
Outlaw working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with some punches.
Outlaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raper working aggressively here.
Outlaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Raper.
Outlaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
Outlaw misses with a body punch.
Outlaw throws a head punch that misses.
Outlaw with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Outlaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Raper avoids it.
Outlaw lands a good knee to the midsection. Raper won't want to take too many of those.
Outlaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Outlaw has him pressed against the cage.
Outlaw gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Devils Outlaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Raper taking a breather.
Outlaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Outlaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Outlaw gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Outlaw can't find room to land a body shot as Raper controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Outlaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raper blocks a body shot from Outlaw.
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Outlaw gets through Raper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Outlaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raper digs a right hand into Outlaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Outlaw's gas tank.
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outlaw lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Raper goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Outlaw in side control.
It looks like Biff Raper has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raper is trying to control Outlaw's posture but Outlaw avoids it.
Raper has one of Outlaw's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Raper avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Outlaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raper is trying to improve his position.
Outlaw sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Outlaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Outlaw throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Outlaw throws a strike aimed at the side of Raper's head but Raper avoids it well.
Outlaw in side control, throwing shots but Raper defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Outlaw.
The ground and pound from Outlaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Outlaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raper is avoiding damage well.
Raper has one of Outlaw's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Outlaw working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biff Raper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raper blocks a jab.
Raper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Outlaw moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Raper goes down! Can Outlaw finish him!?
Raper is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outlaw won't allow Raper to sweep him here.
Raper is still in real trouble! Can Outlaw finish him?
Outlaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Outlaw throws a strike but Raper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Raper wants to control from the top but Outlaw keeps moving.
Outlaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Raper seems to have recovered his senses.
Raper trying to control but Outlaw is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Outlaw is wriggling around but Raper manages to pass to half guard.
Raper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Biff Raper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Outlaw scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Raper manages to mount him!
Raper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Raper tries to control but Outlaw wriggling away.
Outlaw is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The Devils Outlaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raper controlling the position easily from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Raper thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Outlaw avoids a series of strikes thrown by Raper.
Raper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Raper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raper throwing strikes but Outlaw bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Devils Outlaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outlaw 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Devils Outlaw!
The Devils Outlaw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1134 p4p, 1239 weight class) and Alex Deigos (ranked 154 p4p, 165 weight class). Alex Deigos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class MT
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Deigos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deigos circles away.
Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Deigos's guard.
Deigos kicks Smash Machine off and gets to his feet.
Deigos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smash Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Deigos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Smash Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Smash Machine ducks under a wild hook from Deigos.
Deigos misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Smash Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Deigos tries a quick counter leg kick but Smash Machine is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deigos lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smash Machine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Deigos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deigos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alex Deigos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deigos avoids the body shot from Smash Machine.
Nice takedown defense from Deigos. No joy for Smash Machine on that attempt.
Deigos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deigos throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Deigos is having none of it.
Deigos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deigos misses with a combination
and Smash Machine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smash Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deigos, pushing him back against the cage.
Smash Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deigos tries to throw a body punch but Smash Machine avoids it by throwing Deigos back against the cage.
Deigos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deigos lands a shot to the body.
Smash Machine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine keeps control of Deigos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deigos avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with some punches.
Smash Machine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smash Machine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deigos wanted to stand there but Smash Machine had control of the position.
Deigos gets to his feet. Smash Machine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deigos throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Machine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smash Machine.
Deigos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine dips to his left and cracks Deigos with an uppercut!
Deigos blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deigos pushes Smash Machine off looking to stand but Smash Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Smash Machine is keen to just control but Deigos is a slippery customer.
Deigos wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine is trying to work for a kimura but Deigos is defending well.
Smash Machine is looking to take a break and control but Deigos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deigos moves out of range as Smash Machine strikes.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Deigos is having none of it.
Smash Machine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deigos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smash Machine trying to control the action but Deigos is working from the bottom.
Deigos is pushing Smash Machine's head away, looking to escape. Smash Machine manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking to take a break and control but Deigos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smash Machine prevents Deigos from escaping the position.
Deigos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Deigos throws an off balance right hand
and Smash Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine loads up on a big right hand but Deigos slips the punch.
Deigos misses with an uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deigos throws a jab but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Machine looks to throw a body kick
and Deigos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Clinch King Smash Machine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smash Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Deigos throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Smash Machine tries to bum rush Deigos with a series of wild strikes but Deigos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deigos misses with a left hand
and Smash Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deigos misses with a wild body shot.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up but Deigos circles away and keeps his distance.
Deigos throws a right hand that Smash Machine ducks under and follows up with a left that Smash Machine also avoids with ease.
Deigos throws a hook but Smash Machine avoids it easily.
Deigos misses with a hook. Smash Machine ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Smash Machine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deigos keeps the fight on the outside.
Smash Machine scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deigos on the side of the head.
Smash Machine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smash Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Deigos defends the submission attempt.
Deigos is staying active underneath Smash Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deigos tries to kick Smash Machine off but Smash Machine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alex Deigos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deigos makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Deigos sizes up Smash Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deigos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smash Machine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws a right hand that Deigos ducks under and follows up with a left that Deigos also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Deigos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smash Machine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smash Machine throws a body punch but Deigos moves out of range.
Deigos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Deigos.
Smash Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deigos misses with a hook. Smash Machine ducked under it nicely.
Deigos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smash Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but Deigos moves away
and Deigos counters with a right hand to the body.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown but Deigos sprawls well.
A jab from Deigos does it's job there.
Deigos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smash Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Deigos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine rushes Deigos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deigos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deigos breaks from the clinch.
Smash Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deigos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Deigos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smash Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deigos's waist but Deigos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smash Machine off to one side.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up but Deigos circles away and keeps his distance.
Deigos lands a really nice looking cross but Smash Machine seems unphased.
Smash Machine walks into a straight right hand from Deigos.
Alex Deigos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash Machine slips under a jab from Deigos.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up but Deigos circles away and keeps his distance.
Smash Machine works over Deigos's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Deigos misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deigos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deigos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smash Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Deigos.
Deigos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alex Deigos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deigos throws a right and a left that Smash Machine avoids nicely.
Smash Machine clinches up against the cage.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deigos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
Deigos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but Deigos blocks it.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
Deigos breaks the clinch.
Smash Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Deigos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deigos lands an overhand right.
Smash Machine drops his hands momentarily and Deigos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is getting worse.
Nice uppercut there from Deigos.
Smash Machine misses with a hook. Deigos ducked under it nicely.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deigos, as that shot connected.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smash Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deigos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smash Machine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Deigos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smash Machine is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine trying to control but Deigos is working from the bottom.
Smash Machine stops Deigos from standing up.
Smash Machine trying to control but Deigos is working from the bottom.
Deigos wants to stand but Smash Machine is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deigos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smash Machine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown but Deigos sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deigos needs to keep his hands up - Smash Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Smash Machine avoids the body shot from Deigos.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deigos.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deigos sprawls well. Deigos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deigos throws a body shot but no joy.
Deigos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deigos.
Deigos swings widly with a right hand
letting Smash Machine counter with a right hand.
Smash Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deigos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smash Machine.
Deigos misses with a hook.
Deigos stuffs the takedown attempt from Smash Machine. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Deigos misses with an uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a good, hard body kick but Deigos shrugs it off.
Smash Machine with a hook.
Deigos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.
Deigos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Deigos circles away.
Smash Machine throws a right hand that Deigos ducks under and follows up with a left that Deigos also avoids with ease.
Smash Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deigos swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smash Machine.
Deigos lands a really nice looking cross but Smash Machine seems unphased.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deigos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Deigos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deigos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deigos lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deigos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smash Machine's head backwards.
Deigos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smash Machine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smash Machine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Smash Machine. That snapped Deigos's head back.
Deigos lands with a straight right. Smash Machine didn't see that one coming.
Jeez, Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deigos but Deigos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smash Machine moves in looking to clinch but Deigos pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deigos! But no joy.
Smash Machine misses with a looping left.
Smash Machine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deigos to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Deigos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deigos 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Deigos!
Post fight, Alex Deigos took to the microphone: 'Im the man! the king of this zhit '.
The defeated Clinch King Smash Machine had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 335 p4p, 567 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 55 p4p, 93 weight class). Holmes Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red - Damage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Holmes Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Chukwuma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes Jr connects with a right hand. Chukwuma shakes it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Chukwuma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Chukwuma blocks it.
Holmes Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Holmes Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chukwuma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chukwuma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holmes Jr staying out of range there.
Holmes Jr throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
Holmes Jr misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chukwuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr lands with an overhand left.
Chukwuma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmes Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chukwuma is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes Jr is looking to chop away at Chukwuma's legs.
A nice combination there by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Holmes Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chukwuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma clobbers Holmes Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chukwuma throws a hook to the side of Holmes Jr's head but Holmes Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Chukwuma's head back.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Holmes Jr clobbers Chukwuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chukwuma walks into a jab.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick from Holmes Jr misses
and Chukwuma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Holmes Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma is looking to counter punch.
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr scores with a hook.
Chukwuma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chukwuma with a nice calf kick.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
A nice side step and Holmes Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holmes Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chukwuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Holmes Jr takes a swing at Chukwuma's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Chukwuma lands an overhand right.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma lands with a good body shot.
Holmes Jr looks winded!
Chukwuma misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Chukwuma. That snapped Holmes Jr's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
Chukwuma checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Holmes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma slips a jab from Holmes Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma lands with a straight right. Holmes Jr didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Chukwuma misses
and Chukwuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chukwuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chukwuma misses with the body kick
and Holmes Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chukwuma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes Jr is able to avoid easily.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Holmes Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chukwuma really felt that one!
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Chukwuma ducked under it nicely.
Chukwuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Jab, jab by Chukwuma - just one landing.
Chukwuma feints and then cracks Holmes Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes Jr down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr throws a shot from downtown. Chukwuma moves away and avoids it.
Holmes Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Chukwuma avoids the head kick by Holmes Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's time! Chukwuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Holmes Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chukwuma misses the target.
Holmes Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma tried to counter with a leg kick but Holmes Jr avoided it.
Chukwuma works Holmes Jr's body with a nice hook.
Chukwuma staying out of range there.
Chukwuma misses with a few strikes there.
Chukwuma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma slips under a jab.
Holmes Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmes Jr cracks Chukwuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmes Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Holmes Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr moves out of range as Chukwuma strikes.
Holmes Jr blocks a jab.
Chukwuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes Jr off balance momentarily.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Chukwuma misses with a straight right.
Holmes Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Holmes Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Chukwuma seems unphased.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
No joy there for Holmes Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holmes Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chukwuma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma scores with a leg kick.
Chukwuma with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chukwuma checks a leg kick.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes Jr misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chukwuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwuma scores with the left hand. Holmes Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Holmes Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma dodges the punch combination from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
Holmes Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chukwuma blocks a jab.
Chukwuma is looking to slow Holmes Jr down with leg kicks.
Chukwuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Chukwuma as he connects with a hook.
Holmes Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chukwuma. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a body kick.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut. Chukwuma saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma with the inside leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Chukwuma moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Holmes Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chukwuma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes Jr misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr is breathing heavily.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes Jr's sensitive parts.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes Jr is out of range and Chukwuma settles back down.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a right and a left that Holmes Jr avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
As Chukwuma backs off Holmes Jr throws a huge counter combo but Chukwuma manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Chukwuma throwing a counter right hand but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chukwuma dips to his left and cracks Holmes Jr with an uppercut!
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chukwuma cracks Holmes Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr digs a good hook to Chukwuma's body.
Holmes Jr swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr missing with a left hand there. Chukwuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes Jr misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma blocks the body kick.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head but Chukwuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holmes Jr. That did some damage!
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Tinashe Chukwuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chukwuma with the inside leg kick.
Chukwuma checks a leg kick nicely.
Crunch! Holmes Jr slams his shin into Chukwuma's torso.
Nice body kick from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Chukwuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holmes Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwuma on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwuma moves away.
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 leg kick by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot.
Chukwuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holmes Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chukwuma under the eye.
A jab from Holmes Jr misses.
Chukwuma looks to land a right hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes Jr misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chukwuma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmes Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Chukwuma tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chukwuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chukwuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwuma thows a body kick. Holmes Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook. Chukwuma ducked under it nicely.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook
and Chukwuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Holmes Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwuma scores with a punch to the head.
Holmes Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
Holmes Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chukwuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holmes Jr on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chukwuma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holmes Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes Jr's sensitive parts.
Chukwuma tries to land a front kick but Holmes Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Chukwuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmes Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Chukwuma lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Holmes Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes Jr's shoulder, as Holmes Jr tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chukwuma. That's going to slow Holmes Jr down.
Chukwuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holmes Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Chukwuma's head.
Donk. Chukwuma catches Holmes Jr right on the button with a cross.
Chukwuma lands an overhand right.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwuma half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chukwuma moves away from the strike by Holmes Jr.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Holmes Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holmes Jr misses with a straight right.
Chukwuma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmes Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chukwuma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
You can see that Holmes Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Holmes Jr misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chukwuma 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
A relieved looking Tinashe Chukwuma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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pop
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