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Sucker Punch Pro Series 153 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceedee Queen (ranked 1357 p4p, 979 weight class) and Benny Figg (ranked 179 p4p, 144 weight class). Figg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead Or Alive. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceedee Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny Figg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen looks to land a right hand but Figg moved out of range.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Figg throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Figg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Figg throws out a leg kick but Queen moves out of range and Figg only half commits.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg scores with a head kick. Queen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Figg 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.
Figg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Figg misses.
Figg throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figg throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen tests Figg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Figg.
Queen jabs Figg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Queen slips a straight right by Figg.
Queen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Figg moves forwards but Queen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Figg avoids the body shot from Queen.
Figg misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Figg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Figg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Figg blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Figg.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Figg misses.
Figg throws a head kick that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Queen.
An inside leg kick lands from Figg.
Figg moves out of range of the strikes.
Figg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figg.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Figg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Figg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Figg takes a step back to recover.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Queen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Queen avoids the head kick by Figg.
Figg misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Figg throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figg at a distance.
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figg staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen tests Figg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figg checks a leg kick.
Figg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Figg slips under a jab from Queen.
Figg throws a nice head kick!
Figg throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
Figg takes one to the side of the head.
Figg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figg misses with a wild body shot.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Figg blocks a jab.
Figg slips a straight right by Queen.
Figg feints a counter leg kick.
Queen catches Figg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that round.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Queen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Queen connects with a body shot.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Queen lands a glancing blow to the side of Figg's head.
Queen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figg.
Figg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Figg scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Figg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg throws a low kick but Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figg moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Queen misses with a looping right.
Figg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Queen avoids the body shot from Figg.
Figg slips a jab from Queen.
Figg looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Figg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Queen has got the better of the exchanges.
Queen blocks the body kick.
Queen jabs at Figg's body.
Figg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figg misses with an uppercut.
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figg can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Figg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a leg kick
and Figg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Figg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Figg misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Figg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figg was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Queen.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Figg checks it.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Figg.
Figg scores with a head kick. Queen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Queen throws a leg kick but Figg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Figg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
It looked like Queen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figg.
Queen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Queen staying out of range there.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Figg looks to clinch
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Figg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Figg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Queen looks for the body kick but Figg saw that one coming.
As Queen backs off Figg throws a huge counter combo but Queen manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Figg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figg.
Figg throws a leg kick
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Figg misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Queen.
Figg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Figg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good work by Queen as he checks the leg kick.
Figg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceedee Queen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Figg misses with a head kick.
Figg throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Figg throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Queen is looking to slow Figg down with leg kicks.
Queen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Figg on the side of the head.
Figg moves out of range of the strikes.
Figg lands a head kick. Queen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg ducks right into an uppercut from Queen.
Queen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Figg moved out of range.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figg tries to work over Queen's front leg with a kick but Queen checks it.
Queen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Figg.
Figg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen wants to slow Figg down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figg.
Queen throws out a loose jab but Figg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benny Figg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Figg lands with a shot to the body.
Figg misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Figg backs away, Queen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Queen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Figg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figg throws a lazy body kick
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ceedee Queen is winning the standup battle so far.
Queen scores with a leg kick.
Queen scores with a hook to the body. Figg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Figg misses with a wild body shot.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Figg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Queen scores with a jab to the body.
Figg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Figg on the side of the head.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen throws a hook but Figg avoids it easily.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Figg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Figg throws a chopping leg kick but Queen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Figg closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Figg misses the body punch
and Queen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen avoids the head kick by Figg.
Figg moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Queen lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceedee Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Queen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceedee Queen!
A relieved looking Ceedee Queen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 1515 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 221 p4p, 273 weight class). 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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12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fadda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley punishes Fadda Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fadda Jr avoids the body shot from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Fadda Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Barkley 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.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadda Jr clinches up with Barkley and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley is leaning against Fadda Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fadda Jr prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley presses Fadda Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fadda Jr is breathing heavily.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fadda Jr has been working on his balance at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barkley obliges.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fadda Jr's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barkley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barkley cracks Fadda Jr with a nice body shot.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley landing knees to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley breaks the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fadda Jr. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barkley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley clinches with his opponent.
Barkley gets underhooks to prevent Fadda Jr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Fadda Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barkley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fadda Jr is working for takedown but Barkley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fadda Jr is trying to drag Barkley to the mat but Barkley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown.
Barkley scores a nice knee to the body.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fadda Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barkley gets through Fadda Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Fadda Jr's leg. Fadda Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fadda Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fadda Jr slips a straight right by Barkley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands a jab to Fadda Jr's midsection.
Barkley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fadda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fadda Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barkley! But no joy.
Fadda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Fadda Jr should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barkley connects with a looping right hand.
Barkley lands a nice looking body shot.
Barkley works Fadda Jr's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley 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.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fadda Jr checks a leg kick.
Fadda Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fadda Jr drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley lands a nice looking body shot.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Barkley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fadda Jr blocks the body kick.
Barkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fadda Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Fadda Jr closes the distance but Barkley moves to the side
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadda Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Fadda Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fadda Jr moves into the clinch.
Fadda Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barkley just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fadda Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fadda Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Fadda Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barkley walks away with a smile on his face. Fadda Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Fadda Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fadda Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barkley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fadda Jr at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr is looking to clinch.
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley scores with a nice strike.
Barkley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fadda Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Fadda Jr should have avoided that one.
Barkley connects with the punch.
Barkley jabs Fadda Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Fadda Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and Fadda Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barkley!
Fadda Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barkley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fadda Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barkley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barkley is trying to get back to half guard.
Barkley is pushing Fadda Jr's head away, looking to escape. Fadda Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fadda Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley tests Fadda Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadda Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fadda Jr thinking.
Fadda Jr moves out of range as Barkley throws a body kick.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Fadda Jr takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fadda Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr closes the distance but Barkley moves to the side
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Fadda Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Fadda Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fadda Jr wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fadda Jr in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Fadda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a left and a right that stings Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barkley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barkley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
A big left from Fadda Jr misses.
Barkley cracks Fadda Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fadda Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barkley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Fadda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barkley's head.
Nice uppercut there from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fadda Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley connects with the punch.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Fadda Jr connects with a jab.
Barkley lands an overhand right.
Fadda Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fadda Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
Fadda Jr 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.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barkley tries to score with a low kick but Fadda Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Fadda Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr walks into a left hand.
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fadda Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Barkley catches Fadda Jr right on the button with a cross.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr blocks it well.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fadda Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Barkley catches Fadda Jr right on the button with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Fadda Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fadda Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Fadda Jr.
Barkley defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Barkley avoids the punch easily.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barkley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Our winner, Nick Barkley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moganesh Jain (ranked 1963 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Godefroy Courtial (ranked 210 p4p, 222 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Monkey King. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial feints and then cracks Jain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jain down.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.
Jain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Courtial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jain moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Courtial looking for a sweep but Jain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain avoids the attempt from Courtial to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial is desperately trying to improve his position but Jain has a good base and remains in mount.
Courtial slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jain moves into full mount! Courtial won't be happy about that!
Courtial tries to hold on but Jain postures up.
Courtial has given up his back. Will we see Jain going for some submissions?
Jain doesn't have the hooks in and Courtial manages to turn into his guard.
Jain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jain has control of Courtial's left arm, preventing Courtial from doing any damage.
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtial pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jain is keeping the position for now.
Courtial seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jain is trying to keep Courtial in close.
Courtial stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jain is trying to get back to half guard.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jain prevents Courtial from improving position.
Jain is looking to reverse the position.
Courtial wants to control but Jain is keeping him busy.
Jain is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial slows the pace down.
Courtial trying to control the action but Jain is working from the bottom.
Jain manages to get back to half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
Courtial is trying to control the action in half guard but Jain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courtial wants to take a breather but Jain is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Godefroy Courtial will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Courtial takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial tries a low kick but Jain avoids it.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Courtial.
Jain throws a body shot but no joy.
Jain takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jain blocks the leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial tries to clinch
and Jain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Jain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial tries to clinch there but Jain circles away.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain takes one on the button.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial tries to clinch but Jain is having none of it.
Jain misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain scores with a jab to the head.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Jain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain lands with a nice body punch.
Jain cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial throws a body punch but Jain moves out of range.
Jain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jain lands an overhand right.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Jain counters with a nice body shot.
Jain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial lands a head kick. Jain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jain defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Jain checks a low kick from Courtial.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Jain moves away and avoids it.
Jain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Jain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jain in particular looking to stall.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Courtial is staying active underneath Jain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial moves into full guard.
Jain is pushing down on Courtial's leg trying to pass to half guard. Courtial is fighting to maintain full guard but Jain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jain is trying to control. Courtial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Courtial has his hands clasped together around Jain's back. He's all about the action.
Jain trying to mount his opponent but Courtial defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Jain tries to pass to full mount but Courtial defends it.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.
Courtial tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jain has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Courtial is squirming around, avoiding Jain's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moganesh Jain dominated that second round.
That's time! Jain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Jain is out of range.
Jain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Courtial.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jain on the side of the head.
Jain moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jain trying to control the position but Courtial is working away.
Courtial manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jain is controlling Courtial's trapped leg to prevent Courtial from advancing to side control.
Courtial performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Courtial is keen to just control but Jain is a slippery customer.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Courtial in particular looking to stall.
Courtial is trying to control. Jain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jain is refusing to be controlled, as Courtial sits in half guard.
Jain wants to control but Courtial is keeping busy.
Courtial trying to control the pace.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain lands with a good body shot.
Jain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial throws the left hand but Jain avoids the punch easily.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Jain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Courtial sprawls well. Courtial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jain gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Jain's ribs.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jain as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain backing away here, and Courtial unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Courtial finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Jain with an uppercut!
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jain cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Jain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courtial doesn't seem phased though.
Jain takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Jain throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
A jab from Jain misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Jain's head back.
Courtial tries to move into range but Jain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Moganesh Jain.
I think Jain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moganesh Jain!
A very excited looking Moganesh Jain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomohiro Tanahashi (ranked 1595 p4p, 951 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 224 p4p, 140 weight class). Tanahashi's entrance music is Love & Energy. A fine choice. Capac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Iggy Pop - The Passenger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manco Capac has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tomohiro Tanahashi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomohiro Tanahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanahashi misses the shot to the body.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanahashi moves away.
Capac takes one to the chin there.
Tanahashi misses with an uppercut.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that Capac semi-blocks.
 It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Tanahashi scores with the left hand. Capac knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Tanahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tanahashi defends it well.
Tanahashi defending well as Capac loads up on a big left hand.
Tanahashi misses the jab.
Capac throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Capac lands a nice hook to Tanahashi's body. Tanahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanahashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area 51 MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tanahashi throws a lazy head kick
and Capac counters with a straight right hand.
Capac swings for the body but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Tanahashi is looking to counter punch.
Capac scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Capac scores with a body shot.
Tanahashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tanahashi keeping full guard, as Capac tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanahashi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Capac works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanahashi defends it well.
Capac works his foot free and advances to mount.
Capac tries to control but Tanahashi wriggling away.
Tanahashi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capac has hold of Tanahashi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tanahashi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Capac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanahashi is looking to escape.
Capac jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tanahashi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tanahashi and Capac has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Capac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tanahashi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tanahashi wants to get back to his feet but Capac drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac tries for a kimura but Tanahashi is defending well.
Capac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tanahashi is not content to let Capac control the position.
Tanahashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanahashi prevents Capac from improving position.
Tanahashi is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi is not content to let Capac control the position.
Tanahashi prevents Capac from improving position.
Capac trying to control the action but Tanahashi is working from the bottom.
Tanahashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Capac has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Capac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tanahashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Capac jabs Tanahashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Capac digs a good body shot into Tanahashi's ribs.
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capac moves away.
Capac throws out a counter right but Tanahashi avoids it with no problem.
Capac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capac shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tanahashi's guard.
Capac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tanahashi keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Tanahashi is keeping the position.
Tanahashi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capac prevents Tanahashi from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Capac off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Capac shoots in but Tanahashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanahashi throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Capac lands a really nice looking cross but Tanahashi seems unphased.
Tanahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Capac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Tanahashi does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Capac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Capac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Capac slips under a jab.
Capac takes a swing at Tanahashi's ribcage but misses.
Tanahashi misses with a head kick.
Capac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanahashi.
Capac throws out a counter right but Tanahashi avoids it with no problem.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tanahashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Capac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Capac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tanahashi lands a nice shot that snaps Capac's head back.
Tanahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capac avoids the body shot from Tanahashi.
Capac throws a series of strikes that have Tanahashi backpedaling.
Tanahashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capac finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanahashi's head.
Decent striking displayed by Tanahashi there.
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Tanahashi lands a high kick!
Tanahashi throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomohiro Tanahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Tanahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Tanahashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanahashi avoids the body shot from Capac.
Capac darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Capac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanahashi wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tanahashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capac.
Capac is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanahashi is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Capac seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Capac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manco Capac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
That's time! Tanahashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tanahashi misses with a left hand
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Capac throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Capac looks for a takedown but Tanahashi sprawls well.
Tanahashi throwing a counter right hand but Capac manages to avoid it.
A big left from Capac misses.
Tanahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Capac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanahashi ducks under a wild hook from Capac.
Tanahashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi throws a jab when Capac was well out of range.
Capac shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanahashi sprawls well. He's pushed Capac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanahashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Capac on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capac fails with the takedown.
Tomohiro Tanahashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Tanahashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tanahashi.
Capac blocks a head kick by Tanahashi.
A cross from Capac lands.
Tanahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Capac.
Tanahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Capac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tanahashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capac avoids the head kick by Tanahashi.
Capac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Capac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot.
Capac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tomohiro Tanahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac staying out of range there.
Capac closes the distance and clinches up with Tanahashi, looking for a takedown. Capac pushes Tanahashi against the cage but Tanahashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tanahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Capac avoids the head kick by Tanahashi.
Capac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Tanahashi looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Capac misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tanahashi enables Capac to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tanahashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanahashi pushes Capac off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot.
Tanahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tanahashi at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac lands a jab to Tanahashi's midsection.
Tanahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Capac counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Capac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Capac fails with the takedown.
Tanahashi throws a nice head kick!
Tanahashi wants to clinch
and Capac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomohiro Tanahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanahashi connects with a high kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Capac.
Capac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by Tanahashi misses
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanahashi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capac to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Capac advances position into side control!
Capac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Capac tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manco Capac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Tanahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manco Capac.
I've got Capac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manco Capac!
A very excited looking Manco Capac made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Repus Revorg (ranked 1495 p4p, 1155 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 199 p4p, 166 weight class). Montesh Dominguez 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Repus Revorg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Revorg.
A combination from Revorg does no damage.
Revorg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Revorg swats away the attempt to clinch by Dominguez.
Revorg throws a jab when Dominguez was well out of range.
Dominguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revorg. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Revorg can pounce on him.
Revorg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Revorg is out of range.
Revorg avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Revorg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Revorg has managed to clinch.
Revorg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominguez smiles and moves away.
Dominguez misses with a lunging right hand
and Revorg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Revorg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Revorg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dominguez just manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Revorg throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dominguez works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Revorg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Revorg's ribs.
Revorg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Revorg avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Revorg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Revorg moves out of range.
Revorg drives through and clinches with Dominguez against the cage.
Revorg lands a right hand.
Dominguez lands a body shot.
Revorg takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Revorg.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent Revorg's takedown attempt.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Revorg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails 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!
Revorg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Revorg digs a right hand into Dominguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dominguez's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Revorg.
A head punch on the inside from Revorg fails to land.
Revorg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Revorg swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revorg misses with some punches.
Dominguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Revorg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dominguez can turn it around.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revorg lands a shoulder strike.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Revorg avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Revorg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dominguez.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Revorg can't get the takedown.
Revorg misses with some punches.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Revorg blocks with his arms.
Revorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Revorg.
Revorg is working Dominguez over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revorg prevents a body shot from Dominguez.
A body shot lands from Revorg.
Revorg has Dominguez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Revorg pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dominguez tumbling to the mat - Revorg dives into Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez has Revorg pulled in close to control his posture.
Revorg looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Revorg's guard.
Revorg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Revorg is on top in guard.
Revorg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Revorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Revorg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Revorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Revorg trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revorg controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Revorg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Revorg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Revorg stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Revorg defends well.
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 Repus Revorg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dominguez throws a jab when Revorg was well out of range.
Revorg connects with a body shot.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Revorg with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Revorg.
Revorg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez misses with a two punch combination.
Revorg tries for a takedown but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dominguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revorg.
As Dominguez backs away, Revorg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Revorg thuds his shin into the meat of Dominguez's side.
Revorg rushes Dominguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Revorg.
Revorg misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revorg looking to stall.
Revorg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revorg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Revorg misses with the head strike.
Revorg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dominguez lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revorg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
A shot in the inside from Revorg.
Revorg tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Dominguez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revorg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dominguez.
Dominguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Revorg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Revorg misses with a body punch.
Revorg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Revorg.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Revorg scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Dominguez digs a right hand into Revorg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Revorg's gas tank.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it misses.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent Revorg's takedown attempt.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Revorg's face.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Revorg controls the action.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dominguez.
Revorg avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Revorg tries for a takedown but Dominguez manages to get underhooks.
Revorg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Revorg avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Revorg's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Revorg.
Revorg working aggressively here.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Revorg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revorg's elbow.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Revorg 's eye.
Nice body punch from Dominguez - that landed with a thud.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revorg managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Revorg's brow.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
Revorg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Dominguez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Revorg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dominguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Repus Revorg is winning the standup battle so far.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revorg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Revorg struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Revorg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Revorg blocks it.
Dominguez working Revorg over with knees to the body.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Revorg blocks it.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Revorg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dominguez after a bit of a struggle.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Revorg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revorgs head.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revorg lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dominguez crunches a lovely knee into Revorg's ribcage.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Revorg controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dominguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Revorg connects with a jab.
Revorg scores with a jab. Dominguez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dominguez.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Revorg is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Dominguez. Beautiful body shot.
Dominguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Revorg throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Revorg is rocked!
Revorg just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Revorg moves out of range.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Revorg moves out of range.
Revorg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dominguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Revorg throws a hook to the side of Dominguez's head but Dominguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Revorg misses with a low kick as Dominguez jumps back.
Dominguez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Revorg with a body shot.
Revorg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dominguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Revorg rather than just go for the knockout.
Revorg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dominguez to the ground. Revorg is now in Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez has his feet on Revorg's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Revorg is just out of range.
Dominguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Revorg's belly button to the back.
Revorg doesn't manage to clinch there - Dominguez circles away.
Revorg slips under a jab.
Dominguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg feints and then cracks Dominguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dominguez down.
Dominguez throws a series of punches but Revorg avoids them all with ease.
Revorg lands a right hook to the body.
Dominguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dominguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Revorg's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Revorg feints and then cracks Dominguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dominguez down.
Dominguez lands a really nice looking cross but Revorg seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Revorg.
Dominguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Revorg.
A low kick lands for Revorg.
Revorg throws a big shot that misses.
Revorg tries for a takedown but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Revorg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dominguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Dominguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Revorg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Revorg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Revorg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dominguez looks to land a left hand but Revorg moved out of range nicely.
Revorg misses with a few strikes there.
Revorg is looking to clinch.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Revorg moves out of range easily.
Dominguez moves into the clinch successfully.
Revorg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Revorg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Revorg ducked under it nicely.
Dominguez walks into a jab.
Revorg throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Revorg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Revorg.
A jab from Dominguez misses.
A low kick from Revorg is predictable there
and Dominguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Revorg moves out of range as Dominguez strikes.
Revorg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Revorg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dominguez just manages to avoid it.
Revorg misses the shot to the body.
Revorg looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Dominguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Revorg throws a low kick, looking for Dominguez's leg but Dominguez calmly moves out of range.
Revorg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revorg moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dominguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Revorg is defending well for now.
Revorg tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Revorg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Revorg dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Revorg blocks it.
Revorg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head.
Revorg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Revorg as the two fighters clinch.
Revorg blocks the elbow strike.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revorg lands with a short shot to the head.
Revorg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dominguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez landing knees to the body.
Revorg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dominguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Revorg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montesh Dominguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominguez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montesh Dominguez!
A victorious Montesh Dominguez 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 James Kirk (ranked 1119 p4p, 1013 weight class) and Darwin Zambrano (ranked 169 p4p, 153 weight class). Darwin Zambrano 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darwin Zambrano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirk slips under a jab.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Zambrano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zambrano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirk tries to land a front kick but Zambrano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Zambrano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
That kick from Zambrano tenderised Kirk's leg. Kirk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kirk throws a lazy right hand but Zambrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zambrano rushes Kirk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zambrano pushes Kirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Zambrano lands a right hand.
Zambrano lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrano throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Zambrano controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zambrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zambrano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Kirk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zambrano lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kirk.
Kirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zambrano jumps into guard, dragging Kirk to the mat.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zambrano keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Zambrano has his foot on Kirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirk works his way back into a safe position though.
Zambrano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
Zambrano trying his best to control but Kirk has mounted him.
Zambrano working to try and regain half guard.
Zambrano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zambrano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zambrano is still trying to improve position.
Kirk tries to control but Zambrano wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano gets back to half guard.
Kirk is looking to advance position but Zambrano won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zambrano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zambrano looking for submissions off his back.
Zambrano is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirk is looking to stall here but Zambrano recovers full guard.
Zambrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zambrano keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zambrano looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
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 James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirk scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrano should have avoided that one.
Kirk throws a hook but Zambrano avoids it easily.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Kirk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrano with a poor takedown
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zambrano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano rushes Kirk and presses him up against the cage.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zambrano's elbow.
Zambrano misses with a punch on the inside.
Zambrano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kirk.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zambrano looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk tries to work over Zambrano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk is trying to force a seperation but Zambrano has the dominant position.
Zambrano pulls guard effortlessly.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kirk is looking to take a break and control but Zambrano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kirk throws a strike aimed at the side of Zambrano's head but Zambrano avoids it well.
Zambrano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kirk's best efforts.
Zambrano is positioning himself well to prevent Kirk advancing to mount.
Kirk moves into full mount! Zambrano won't be happy about that!
Kirk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zambrano is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Kirk pushes him away.
Kirk looking to control but Zambrano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirk avoids the attempt from Zambrano to control.
Kirk controlling from the full mount.
Zambrano is desperately trying to improve his position but Kirk has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Kirk pushes him away.
Kirk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zambrano wants to hold on but Kirk pushes him away.
Kirk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zambrano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zambrano is one step ahead there.
Zambrano has gone for a leg lock! Kirk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zambrano's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Zambrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirk manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zambrano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zambrano has Kirk in his guard.
Zambrano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirk uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Kirk.
Kirk scores with a nice right hand.
Zambrano moves into range and clinches up with Kirk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zambrano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zambrano.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zambrano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Zambrano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrano.
Kirk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zambrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zambrano blocking some punches.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zambrano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Zambrano is trying to drag Kirk to the mat but Kirk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zambrano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zambrano works on Kirk's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Zambrano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Zambrano.
Kirk scores with a hook to the body.
Zambrano pushes Kirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zambrano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Good body shot from Zambrano.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Zambrano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zambrano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zambrano drags the fight down to the ground.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano tries to strike from the bottom.
Zambrano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zambrano is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
Kirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zambrano is trying to hold Kirk in close to prevent damage but Kirk has managed to pass into half guard.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk prevents Zambrano from improving his position.
Zambrano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kirk passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirk pulls his head out easily.
Zambrano is trying to get back to full guard.
Zambrano trying to get back to full guard but Kirk takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throwing strikes here but Zambrano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zambrano is working to get back to half guard.
Kirk wants to control the pace but Zambrano is squirming around nicely.
Zambrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darwin Zambrano.
I think Kirk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
James Kirk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Christiano (ranked 432 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 70 p4p, 147 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christiano might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jesus Built My Hotrod. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Linewood misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linewood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linewood moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shock Linewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Linewood.
Linewood misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Linewood.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Linewood moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood is working Christiano over against the cage.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
A short left from Christiano.
Linewood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christiano.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood gets through Christiano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Linewood.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Linewood controls his hands.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linewood wants to clinch.
Linewood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Linewood throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano tries to work over Linewood's front leg with a kick but Linewood checks it.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Linewood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano cracks Linewood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Linewood settles back down.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big right from Linewood misses.
Christiano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christiano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
The crowd cheers as Linewood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood misses with a left hand
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano throws a low kick but Linewood avoids it.
Linewood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Linewood misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Linewood moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Linewood checks it well.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Linewood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linewood moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Linewood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 Linewood is rocked!
A lazy left from Linewood finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Linewood.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano moves out of range as Linewood throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Linewood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Linewood misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Linewood misses with a double jab
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Linewood looks to throw a body kick
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Linewood 's knee.
Linewood throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Linewood connects with an inside leg kick.
Linewood tries to clinch up.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Linewood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christiano cracks Linewood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Linewood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christiano finish him?
Linewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Christiano finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano cracks Linewood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Linewood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christiano finish him?
Linewood has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood seems to have recovered his senses.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christiano works Linewood's body with a nice hook.
Linewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Linewood.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christiano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Linewood - the referee stops the clock and Christiano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Linewood. Christiano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Linewood scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Linewood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood has managed to clinch.
Linewood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christiano avoids it.
Linewood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Shock Linewood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Linewood lands a nice knee to the body.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Linewood's ribcage. Linewood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Linewood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Linewood tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
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!
Linewood scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood lands with a light punch inside.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christiano.
Linewood lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Linewood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linewood lands an overhand right.
Linewood scores with a one two! Christiano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Linewood swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Linewood's knee momentarily.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linewood.
Linewood is looking to land body kicks.
Linewood lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
Christiano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Linewood throws a series of punches but Christiano avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linewood's head.
Linewood misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linewood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Linewood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Linewood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a crisp right that sends Linewood to the canvas! Christiano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Watkins (ranked 468 p4p, 833 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 70 p4p, 119 weight class). McGuire has chosen Godsmack - When Legends Rise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire shoots in but no luck this time.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watkins moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Watkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watkins moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Watkins misses with a hook.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
Watkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Watkins moves out of range.
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire tries to clinch but Watkins moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins is trying to push McGuire away but McGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watkins tries to break free but McGuire pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire has picked Watkins up - he's going for a ride! McGuire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McGuire works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Watkins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Watkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Watkins is looking to escape.
Watkins wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
Watkins regains half guard.
McGuire seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Watkins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Landon McGuire!
Our winner, Landon McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 177 p4p, 200 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 26 p4p, 30 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nickel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. On his way into the cage it seems that Chip Nickel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chip Nickel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a body punch
and Bob counters with an outside leg kick.
Bob slips under a jab.
Nickel throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Bob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel thows a leg kick but Bob checks it
and Bob counters with a low kick, right behind Nickel 's knee.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Nickel misses
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Bob.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Bob.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
As Bob backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Nickel lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Bob didn't see that one coming.
Nickel throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Nickel throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Bob slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Bob throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Nickel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel scores with a three punch combo!
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Bob counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Bob's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Bob forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Bob jumps back.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Bob looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
Bob connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Bob tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
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 Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bob looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Bob shakes it off.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Bob thuds his shin into the meat of Nickel's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Nickel catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Bob misses.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bob blocks the leg kick.
Bob defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Bob drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickel breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bob lands with a hook. Nickel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Bob motions for Nickel to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Bob tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Bob forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Bob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Bob closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
Nickel sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Bob was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bob scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Bob throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Nickel's head back.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob misses the jab.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
Bob misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Bob's front leg but catches the back leg as Bob tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel slips a jab from Bob.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Nickel as he connects with a hook.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel moves out of range as Bob strikes.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Bob.
Nickel scores with a head kick.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Nickel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Bob wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Bob clinches up with Nickel and pushes him back against the cage.
Bob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickel's efforts to push away.
Bob lands a body shot.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chip Nickel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 21 p4p, 117 weight class) and Nova Lankinen (ranked 5 p4p, 18 weight class). Konrad Wagner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nova Lankinen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Lankinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Lankinen with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wagner.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Wagner keeps Lankinen at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner 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.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lankinen throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner thows a leg kick but Lankinen checks it
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Wagner.
It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Lankinen moved away.
Lankinen with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wagner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lankinen is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lankinen.
Wagner connects with a jab.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Lankinen as he connects with a hook.
Wagner misses the jab.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Lankinen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Lankinen misses with a two punch combination.
Wagner throws a lazy body kick
and Lankinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wagner blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Lankinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lankinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wagner has got the better of the exchanges.
Lankinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner misses the jab.
Lankinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Lankinen lands a jab to the head.
Wagner cracks a nice hook into Lankinen's ribs.
Lankinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Lankinen lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lankinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Wagner.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there
so Lankinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lankinen lands a couple of elbows.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lankinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lankinen throws a strike but Wagner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lankinen is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lankinen chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lankinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Lankinen throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lankinen's guard. Nice move by Wagner!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lankinen checks it well.
Lankinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lankinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lankinen, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Lankinen has knocked Wagner down with a huge combo! Lankinen steps away and waves a wobbly Wagner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wagner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Lankinen saw that one coming.
Wagner seems to have got his legs back now.
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lankinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lankinen throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Lankinen takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Lankinen's head back.
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooh!!! Lankinen has knocked Wagner down with a huge combo! Lankinen steps away and waves a wobbly Wagner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Lankinen.
A head kick misses from Lankinen.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lankinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankinen cracks Wagner with an open hand slap.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Lankinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wagner. That one must have hurt.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Lankinen really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner connects with a body shot.
Lankinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Wagner moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen swinging wildly here.
Wagner throws a big counter combination but Lankinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lankinen doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Lankinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Lankinen tries to avoid it.
Lankinen needs to keep his hands up - Wagner had a free shot at his head there.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses.
Lankinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lankinen misses the jab.
Wagner throws a quick counter head kick but Lankinen was just out of range.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lankinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner connects with a high kick.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner lands with a nice body kick.
Lankinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagner with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Lankinen unleashes a big counter combination but Wagner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Wagner.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Lankinen ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lankinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Lankinen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Lankinen's head back.
That has opened up Nova Lankinen's cut even more.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wagner throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Lankinen avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Lankinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner had his way with Nova Lankinen in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lankinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lankinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wagner.
Wagner staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Lankinen with that takedown attempt.
Lankinen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Lankinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wagner swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Wagner throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner scores with a spinning back kick!
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Lankinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Lankinen slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lankinen tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen walks into a left hand.
Wagner connects with a single shot there.
Lankinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Lankinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wagner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner retains his welterweight title!
Konrad Wagner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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