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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 2556 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Narek Sirakanian (ranked 316 p4p, 167 weight class). Kluba comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss The Girl. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Narek Sirakanian!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kluba.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but Sirakanian ducks down to avoid it.
Sirakanian throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand.
Kluba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kluba is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Sirakanian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
A big left from Sirakanian misses.
Sirakanian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba needs to keep his hands up - Sirakanian had a free shot at his head there.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Kluba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narek Sirakanian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba looks for a takedown but Sirakanian sprawls well.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian throws an off balance right hand
and Kluba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sirakanian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kluba under the eye.
Sirakanian tests Kluba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sirakanian.
Kluba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirakanian misses with a left hand
and Kluba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Sirakanian finds it's target.
Kluba connects with a jab.
Kluba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sirakanian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian misses with a body punch
and Kluba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sirakanian thinking.
Sirakanian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws a shot to the body.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sirakanian with a nice cross.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sirakanian to score with a decent uppercut.
Sirakanian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Kluba.
It seemed like Sirakanian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Kluba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba tries a low kick but Sirakanian avoids it.
Sirakanian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Narek Sirakanian has been cut.
Sirakanian lands a jab to the head.
Sirakanian connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian jabs Kluba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the head.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Sirakanian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba misses with a hook
enabling Sirakanian to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian slips under a jab from Kluba.
Sirakanian throws out a counter right but Kluba avoids it with no problem.
Sirakanian lands the left hand.
Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Kluba with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba moves in looking to clinch but Sirakanian pushes him off.
Sirakanian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Narek Sirakanian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sirakanian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian sizes up Kluba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba tries to work over Sirakanian's front leg with a kick but Sirakanian checks it.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sirakanian misses with a hook.
Kluba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Kluba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sirakanian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba throws a body punch but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Kluba's belly button to the back.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kluba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sirakanian enables Kluba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sirakanian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirakanian controlling Kluba's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirakanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sirakanian wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirakanian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kluba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Sirakanian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Kluba tries to clinch but Sirakanian is having none of it.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Sirakanian throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
Sirakanian connects with a body shot that sends Kluba's belly button to the back.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
A big right from Sirakanian misses.
Kluba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sirakanian takes one to the side of the head.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from Sirakanian.
It looked like Kluba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sirakanian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba connects with a looping right hand.
Sirakanian swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sirakanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba misses with a jab to the body
and Sirakanian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sirakanian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks.
Sirakanian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
Kluba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kluba drops his hands momentarily and Sirakanian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kluba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Narek Sirakanian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Narek Sirakanian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Kluba just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sirakanian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kluba has a takedown stuffed.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Kluba saw that one coming.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Sirakanian catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Kluba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sirakanian, as that shot connected.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sirakanian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirakanian loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sirakanian throws a lazy uppercut
and Sirakanian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Kluba's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kluba. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body shot.
Sirakanian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kluba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirakanian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sirakanian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kluba tries to move into range but Sirakanian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
Kluba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirakanian punishes Kluba's body with a nice straight punch.
Sirakanian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Narek Sirakanian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
A cross from Sirakanian lands.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sirakanian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sirakanian defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba lands with a shot to the body.
Sirakanian throws the left hand but Kluba avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sirakanian finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sirakanian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kluba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Kluba throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Kluba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba scores with a shot to the body.
Kluba misses with a hook to the body
letting Sirakanian counter with a right hand.
Sirakanian slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba ducks right into an uppercut from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirakanian throws a lazy right hand but Kluba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirakanian defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Narek Sirakanian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sirakanian 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Narek Sirakanian!
An out of breath Narek Sirakanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raykuza Maui (ranked 1936 p4p, 2007 weight class) and Butch Frewin (ranked 69 p4p, 75 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Butch Frewin!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frewin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maui darts in trying to clinch
and Frewin counters with a stiff right hand.
Maui has managed to clinch.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Frewin blocking some punches.
Maui pushes Frewin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frewin misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maui - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frewin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frewin lands a body punch.
Frewin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butch Frewin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maui tries to clinch but Frewin moves out of range.
Frewin throws out a counter right but Maui avoids it with no problem.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Frewin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frewin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maui tries to clinch up.
Maui tries to clinch
and Frewin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maui closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Frewin 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.
Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Frewin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frewin throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Maui.
Frewin tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frewin blocks a body shot from Maui.
Frewin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
Maui tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frewin's elbow.
Frewin lands a left hand.
 It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Frewin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frewin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Maui working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frewin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frewin pushes Maui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Frewin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frewin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Maui on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frewin.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Maui makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Frewin.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Frewin has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Frewin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frewin swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Frewin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frewin pushes Maui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frewin misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Frewin fails to land.
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maui blocks a body shot from Frewin.
Frewin throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frewin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Frewin presses Maui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frewin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frewin lands a body shot.
Frewin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Frewin lands with a right to the head.
 Maui is rocked!
Frewin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maui! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Frewin is unloading with more strikes now! Maui drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Frewin!
An out of breath Butch Frewin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Raykuza Maui was interviewed post fight and said 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kai (ranked 1664 p4p, 2521 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 250 p4p, 347 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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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 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai stuffs the takedown.
Brownie dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
A big right from Brownie misses.
Kai avoids the body shot from Brownie.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brownie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brownie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Brownie scores with a jab. Kai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brownie slips a jab and a cross from Kai.
Brownie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Kai misses.
Brownie throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Brownie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie lands a head shot.
Kai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brownie dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai throws a chopping leg kick but Brownie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brownie digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Brownie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
Brownie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brownie looking to score a takedown here. Kai is defending well but Brownie drives through and ends up in Kai's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brownie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Brownie from controlling successfully.
Brownie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Brownie postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brownie throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brownie looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Brownie feints a jab promting Kai to slip. Brownie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Brownie lands the left hand.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Brownie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brownie catches Kai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brownie throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Kai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brownie's sensitive parts.
Brownie slips a straight right by Kai.
Brownie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brownie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie's corner calls for a 1-2. Brownie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaun Brownie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brownie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brownie ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Kai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brownie throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai throws a low kick, looking for Brownie's leg but Brownie calmly moves out of range.
Brownie throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Kai misses
letting Brownie counter with a right hand.
Brownie looks to land a combination but Kai avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brownie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kron Kai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brownie digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Shaun Brownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Brownie. That snapped Kai's head back.
Kai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brownie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kai's head.
Kai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brownie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Brownie fails with the takedown
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brownie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Brownie.
Brownie fails with a takedown attempt.
Kai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai tried to counter with a leg kick but Brownie avoided it.
Brownie lands with an uppercut that bounces Kai off the cage and back into range.
Brownie throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brownie throws an off balance right hand
and Kai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brownie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai lunges at Brownie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brownie's hand.
Kai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A combination from Brownie does no damage.
Brownie scores with a nice head shot.
Brownie connects with a looping right hand.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brownie throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Brownie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brownie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brownie misses with the combination.
Brownie digs a good hook to Kai's body.
Brownie loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Brownie throws a big shot that misses.
Kai drops his hands momentarily and Brownie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kai as he connects with a hook.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Brownie moved away.
Brownie moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kai 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 Brownie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brownie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Brownie is rocked!
Brownie works the jab nicely.
Brownie is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?
Brownie misses with a body shot.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kai shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Brownie takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Kai sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Brownie bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kron Kai!
Kron Kai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 1013 p4p, 1648 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 145 p4p, 215 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Nik.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nik manages to circle out of the way.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley is looking to counter the offense by Nik and move into the clinch.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nik counters with a right hand to the body.
Nik slips under a jab from Dudley.
It seemed like Nik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley clinches with his opponent.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nik lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nik digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nik avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Nik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Dudley lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nik fails to land.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dudley, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nik backwards.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Nik blocks an elbow strike.
Nik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dudley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nik can turn it around.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nik.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Nik.
Nik avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nik blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Nik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dudley is keeping busy.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dudley lands an elbow that stopped Nik in his tracks for a moment.
Dudley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dudley to the mat. Dudley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nik trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nik throws an elbow that misses. Dudley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nik's guard. Nice move by Dudley!
Nik pulls Dudley in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dudley manages to get himself to full guard.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik stays in close to Dudley's body and controls the position.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik throws a big right hand that misses.
Nik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dudley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik keeps the fight on the outside.
Nik has Dudley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nik as the two fighters clinch.
Nik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nik.
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Nik controls the action.
Nik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nik blocks the elbow strike.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nik stalling.
Nik lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Nik.
Nik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Nik breaks away and moves out of range.
Nik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudley pinned against the cage. Dudley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudley tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dudley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik feints and as Dudley raises his hands in defense, Nik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Nik content to stall in guard here.
Nik trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley wants to sweep here but Nik controlling him for the moment.
Nik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dudley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley can't keep his opponent in guard - Nik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from Nik there.
Dudley taking some punishment here, with Nik in his half guard.
Nik is trying to control. Dudley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik slows the pace down in half guard.
Nik thows a huge punch but Dudley dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nik controlling the action here.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Dudley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nik staying out of range there.
Nik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nik shoots in for a takedown but Dudley shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nik misses.
Aleks Nik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley scores with a hook.
Nik throws a lazy right hand but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nik on the side of the head.
Nik scores with a jab.
Nik connects with a single shot there.
Dudley closes the distance but Nik moves to the side
and Nik counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Nik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dudley throws a poor cross that misses
and Nik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nik connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nik misses with a wild body shot.
Nik lands a jab to the head.
Dudley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nik is one step ahead there.
Dudley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nik lands with a punch from half guard.
Nik thows a huge punch but Dudley dodges it nicely.
Dudley has hold of Nik's hands but Nik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik trying to mount his opponent but Dudley defends it.
Nik stalling.
Nik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Nik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudley tries to roll over but Nik keeps him under control.
Nik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nik 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
A very excited looking Aleks Nik 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 1634 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 225 p4p, 187 weight class). James is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Slice's head coaches at kill or be killed F boring Fights that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that James 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.
Slice misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
James with a nice cross.
James loads up on a big right hand but Slice slips the punch.
Slice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Slice takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Slice throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liam James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James 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.
James misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Slice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Slice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from James.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
James misses with a double jab.
James moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oooooh!!! James has knocked Slice down with a huge combo! James steps away and waves a wobbly Slice back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Slice is rocked!
Kimbo Slice's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Slice takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! James cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam James!
Liam James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kimbo Slice was interviewed post fight and said 'You know, losing your title doesn’t feel good. But he fought great tonight and capitalized on my mistakes. I had a great camp and now it’s back to the drawing board and onto the next opponent. I will get this rematch and have that championship in my hands once again... Mark my words.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Borgia (ranked 1039 p4p, 271 weight class) and Vino Selvatico (ranked 166 p4p, 41 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vino Selvatico!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia misses with a straight left.
Borgia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borgia slips a nice elbow through Selvatico's hands, connecting with Selvatico's forehead.
Borgia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borgia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Selvatico won't allow Borgia to pass to mount.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia looks to land a strike but Selvatico avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Selvatico keeps moving.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Selvatico is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control but Selvatico is working from the bottom.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Selvatico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selvatico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selvatico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borgia throws a big right hand that misses.
Borgia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borgia passes Selvatico's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borgia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borgia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Borgia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Borgia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Borgia looking to ground and pound but Selvatico is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selvatico wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Borgia lands with some strikes.
Borgia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Borgia looking for a guillotine from mount but Selvatico is having none of it.
Borgia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Selvatico's face.
Borgia throws a wild left hand from mount and Selvatico manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Borgia is pressing down on Selvatico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Selvatico is holding on for now.
Borgia thows a huge punch but Selvatico dodges it nicely.
Borgia passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Borgia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Borgia!
Alexander Borgia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 249 p4p, 563 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 9 p4p, 32 weight class). Cuntmara comes to the cage accompanied by $$ Hoes mad $$. River is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Charlie River is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a kick to the body.
River feints and then cracks Cuntmara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cuntmara down.
A low kick from Cuntmara is predictable there
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Cuntmara lands a lovely overhand right.
Cuntmara misses with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a big shot that misses.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuntmara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuntmara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that River 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.
Cuntmara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tests Cuntmara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuntmara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River throws a head kick but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a jab to Cuntmara's midsection.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cuntmaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River scores with a decent looking hook.
Cuntmara slips a jab and a cross from River.
River showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuntmara.
River misses with a head kick.
River throws a wild body kick that Cuntmara sees coming a mile off.
River 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.
Cuntmara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Cuntmara throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cuntmara moves out of range as River strikes.
Cuntmara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River slips under a jab.
Cuntmara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cuntmara lands a nice looking body kick.
Cuntmara throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cuntmara can pounce on him.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuntmara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
Cuntmara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
As Cuntmara backs off River throws a huge counter combo but Cuntmara manages to avoid it all.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cuntmara under the eye.
Cuntmara ducks under a wild hook from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
River misses with a low kick.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
As Cuntmara backs off River throws a huge counter combo but Cuntmara manages to avoid it all.
River is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cuntmara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cuntmara slips a jab from River.
River moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Cuntmara walks into a straight right hand from River.
Cuntmara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara thuds his right hand into River's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River has closed the distance and engaged Cuntmara in a clinch.
Cuntmara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
River pushes Cuntmara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuntmara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control the position but instead, Cuntmara has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuntmara was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River misses with a leg kick.
River drives through and clinches with Cuntmara against the cage.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with the head strike.
Cuntmara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River closes the distance and pushes Cuntmara back into the cage.
River breaks from the clinch.
Cuntmara scores with a nice head shot.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River scores with the left hand. Cuntmara knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Cuntmara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River tries a low kick but Cuntmara avoids it.
Cuntmara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cuntmara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuntmara throws out a powerful jab.
Cuntmara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuntmara throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the head.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuntmara blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuntmara moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
River staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuntmara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by River.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to move into range but Cuntmara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuntmara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Cuntmara throws a hook but River blocks it.
River cracks Cuntmara with a good jab.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cuntmaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Cuntmara throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cuntmara.
Nice defenses there by Cuntmara.
River looks to land a combination but Cuntmara avoids it well.
Cuntmara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuntmara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cuntmara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cuntmara connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by River.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cuntmara doesn't seem phased though.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Cuntmara off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Cuntmara.
River is looking to slow Cuntmara down with leg kicks.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cuntmara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara avoids the head kick by River.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuntmara defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Cuntmara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cuntmara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cuntmara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River scores with a punch to the head.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from River does no damage.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cuntmara lands a nice looking body kick.
Cuntmara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Cuntmara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cuntmara throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River misses with a low kick.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cuntmara scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cuntmara's head.
Cuntmara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Cuntmara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by River.
Cuntmara's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Cuntmara tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River jabs Cuntmara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cuntmara connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Cuntmara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cuntmara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River throws a leg kick which misses Cuntmara's front leg but catches the back leg as Cuntmara tries to avoid it.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
River throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cuntmara counter with a right hand.
Cuntmara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Cuntmara there.
River misses with a body kick.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River tried to score with a low kick but Cuntmara checks it.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cuntmara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuntmara.
River works Cuntmara's body with a nice hook.
Cuntmara misses with a low kick.
Cuntmara throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuntmara takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Cuntmara sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuntmara avoids it this time.
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Cuntmara controls the action.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch.
Cuntmara throws a body shot but no joy.
River avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from River.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cuntmara takes a step back to recover.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River tries to work over Cuntmara's front leg with a kick but Cuntmara checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuntmara avoids it this time.
Cuntmara dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuntmara was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Cuntmara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuntmara blocks a low kick nicely.
River is looking to chop away at Cuntmara's legs.
River blocks the body kick.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River lands with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cuntmara blocks the body kick.
Cuntmara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cuntmara throws a shot to the body.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
River motions for Cuntmara to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuntmara lands a high kick!
It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
River swings for the body but Cuntmara moves out of range.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River misses with a hook.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cuntmara looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Cuntmara misses with a wild body shot.
River closes the distance and pushes Cuntmara back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Charlie River just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cuntmara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
Cuntmara throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cuntmara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Nice jab there from Cuntmara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River misses with a leg kick.
River throws a leg kick which misses Cuntmara's front leg but catches the back leg as Cuntmara tries to avoid it.
Cuntmara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cuntmara with a body shot.
Cuntmara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cuntmara.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
River appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
Cuntmara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
Cuntmara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
A head kick misses from River.
Cuntmara walks into a left hand.
River cracks Cuntmara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
River misses with a two punch combination.
River misses with a hook.
River jabs Cuntmara right on the nose. Cuntmara blinks but takes it well.
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuntmara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by River.
Cuntmara throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River digs a good body shot into Cuntmara's ribs.
Cuntmara connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
River throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cuntmara misses with a body kick.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a hook to the side of Cuntmara's head but Cuntmara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River thuds a left hand into Cuntmara's body.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuntmara off the cage and back into range.
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cuntmara's head.
River is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuntmara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuntmara scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cuntmara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuntmara misses the shot to the body.
Cuntmara is looking to land body kicks.
Cuntmara ducks right into an uppercut from River.
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!
Nice defenses there by Cuntmara.
River throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from River.
Cuntmara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
A jab from Cuntmara does it's job there.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River unleashes a big counter combination but Cuntmara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cuntmara lands a right hook to the body.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Cuntmara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River pushes Cuntmara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ibrahim Cuntmara will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cuntmara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuntmara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cuntmara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuntmara prevents a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Cuntmara controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
River misses with the head strike.
Cuntmara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River rushes Cuntmara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuntmara prevents a body shot from River.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuntmaras head.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Cuntmara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuntmara blocks a body shot from River.
River breaks the clinch.
River instigates a clinch.
Cuntmara breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cuntmara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Cuntmara moves out of range as River throws a body kick.
It looked like Cuntmara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
River jabs Cuntmara right on the nose. Cuntmara blinks but takes it well.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cuntmara counters with a stiff right hand.
Cuntmara just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara scores with a nice body kick.
River throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
A big right from Cuntmara misses.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River catches Cuntmara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cuntmara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cuntmara's head backwards.
River throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
Cuntmara scoring well with a low kick there.
River slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara works the jab nicely.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Cuntmara off the cage and back into range.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
River throws a counter combo.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
River ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara wants to break the clinch but can't.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cuntmara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
River working aggressively here.
River pushes Cuntmara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from River.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuntmara manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
Charlie River is the new bantamweight champion!
Charlie River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Ibrahim Cuntmara had this to say: 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 127 p4p, 631 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 22 p4p, 88 weight class). Torsten kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Temple of Odin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautista lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torsten punishes Bautista's body with a nice straight punch.
Bautista throws a low kick but Torsten avoids it.
Bautista throws a hook to the side of Torsten's head but Torsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bautista throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torsten throwing a counter right hand but Bautista manages to avoid it.
Bautista swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bautista's knee momentarily.
Torsten lands the left hand.
Torsten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Torsten is predictable there
and Bautista counters with a good, hard body kick but Torsten shrugs it off.
Bautista throws a combination that misses
and Torsten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torsten moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Torsten scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torsten.
Torsten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bautista scores with a nice body kick.
Torsten clobbers Bautista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bautista with a jab.
Torsten avoids a kick to the body.
Bautista throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torsten.
Bautista throws a chopping leg kick but Torsten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torsten feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bautista misses with a straight left.
Torsten throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bautista avoids it.
Bautista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torsten misses with a straight right.
Torsten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bautistas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten misses with a looping right.
Bautista throws a hook to the side of Torsten's head but Torsten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torsten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bautista scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautista misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Torsten slams his shin into Bautista's torso.
Torsten slips a jab from Bautista.
A lazy body kick from Bautista
and Torsten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bautista tries to land a body kick
and Torsten counters with a right hand to the body.
Bautista misses with a body kick.
Bautista tries to land a front kick but Torsten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bautista throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten.
Torsten cracks Bautista with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bautista looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Torsten finish him?
Bautista is rocked!
Bautista bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista misses with the body kick
and Torsten counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
An out of breath Baldur Torsten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 65 p4p, 484 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 2 p4p, 16 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Face avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Face counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Face needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Face slips a jab from Johnson.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Face throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson lands a head kick. Face smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson thows a body kick. Face tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
LaTroy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a hook
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Face takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Face drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Face throws a counter combo.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Face avoids the body shot from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a hook.
That has opened up Puncher Face's cut even more.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Face slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Johnson lands but Face takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Face might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Face checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Face moves away.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Face saw that one coming.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Face counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Face avoids the head kick by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Face releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Face has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Face counters with a left to the body.
LaTroy Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Face walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
The cut above Puncher Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that LaTroy Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Face off balance momentarily.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Face releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson wants to slow Face down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Face 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.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Face releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Johnson misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Face with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Face throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses the jab.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face slips under a jab from Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Face shrugs it off though.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Face's ribs.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a left hand
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Face moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Face at a distance.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Face is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Face is out of range.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
LaTroy Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Face's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Face.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face staying out of range there.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
letting Face counter with a right hand.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Face counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Face moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Face's leg but Face calmly moves out of range.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson cracks Face with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puncher Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Face will feel that in the morning.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Johnson.
LaTroy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a push kick but Face slaps the foot to one side.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Face takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson throws a jab when Face was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face staying out of range there.
Johnson throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
And that's the end of the fight!
LaTroy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaTroy Johnson!
LaTroy Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, LaTroy Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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