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C122: Moore vs. Road PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brawler (ranked 706 p4p, 481 weight class) and Louis Princip (ranked 95 p4p, 66 weight class). Princip has chosen Lord of This World by Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Princip blocks the body kick.
Princip takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brawler counters with a left to the body.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Brawler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Brawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brawler counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Princip counters with a series of strikes. Brawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Princip digs a good hook to Brawler's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip throws a jab when Brawler was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brawler. That one must have hurt.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a big head kick but Princip shrugs it off.
Princip throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Princip thinking.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Princip checks it well.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Brawler tries to work over Princip's front leg with a kick but Princip checks it.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Princip throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Princip's knee but Princip avoids it well.
Brawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Princip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Princip there as he acknowledges the shot.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Brawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip scores with a one two! Brawler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brawler, as that shot connected.
Princip scores with a jab.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip misses with a hook.
Brawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip takes a jab right on the kisser.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Princip throws a right hand that Brawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Brawler also avoids with ease.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Princip avoids the body shot from Brawler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
Princip misses with the combination.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler feints and then cracks Princip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Princip down.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Brawler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with the combination.
Princip misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brawler jabs at Princip's body.
Princip checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with an outside leg kick.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brawler.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Princip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Brawler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Princip.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Brawler misses its target.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with the combination.
Brawler tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip works over Brawler's head and body with a nice combination.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brawler is looking to counter punch.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Brawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip misses with a hook to the body
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip misses with a hook
and Brawler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Princip takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Brawler counters with an outside leg kick.
Brawler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a three punch combo that has Princip backing up. Princip nods at Brawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Princip sizes up Brawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Princip misses.
Brawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Princip tries to clinch but Brawler is having none of it.
Princip misses with a hook.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Princip moves away from the strike by Brawler.
A swing and a miss from Brawler.
Brawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler motions for Princip to come forward. Brawler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Brawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brawler counters with a nice body kick.
Bobby Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Brawler slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip throws a series of punches but Brawler moves out of range.
Princip tries to clinch up but Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Brawler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Princip if he has to take too many more of those.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip wants to clinch.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brawler lands with a nice body punch.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws a chopping leg kick but Princip manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick from Brawler.
Brawler misses the jab.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip slips a straight right by Brawler.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawler with a body shot.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Princip misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip jabs Brawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Princip.
Well Princip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Louis Princip!
Louis Princip decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 576 p4p, 560 weight class) and Paulo Gentil (ranked 81 p4p, 79 weight class). Paulo Gentil acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Gentil!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gentil slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Gentil.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tepes Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gentil misses.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gentil misses with a low kick as Tepes Iii jumps back.
Tepes Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Gentil seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil lands a head kick. Tepes Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gentil throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii dives in and grabs Gentil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentil pushes down on Tepes Iii's head and hops out.
Gentil scores with the left hand. Tepes Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Gentil tries a head kick but it misses.
Gentil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Gentil jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Gentil misses with a straight right.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulo Gentil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses its target.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Gentil.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gentil.
Gentil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gentil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Gentil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Gentil jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gentil cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy body kick
and Gentil counters with a low kick, right behind Tepes Iii 's knee.
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Gentil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tepes Iii with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gentil scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii is looking to wear down Gentil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Tepes Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Gentil blocks a jab.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gentil blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Gentil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Gentil down.
Gentil throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Gentil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gentil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gentil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tepes Iii on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Gentil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Gentil misses.
A lazy left from Tepes Iii finds it's target.
Tepes Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Tepes Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Gentil avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Gentil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Gentil.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Gentil's ribs.
A combination from Gentil does no damage.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tepes Iii momentarily.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gentil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Tepes Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gentil. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gentil thuds a left hand into Tepes Iii's body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Gentil checks it.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Gentil throws a body kick.
As Gentil backs away, Tepes Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gentil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tepes Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Tepes Iii moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Gentil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Gentil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Tepes Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Gentil - just one landing.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tepes Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Gentil tenderised Tepes Iii's leg. Tepes Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Gentil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gentil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
Tepes Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tepes Iii defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Gentil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentil scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands a lovely overhand right.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil dips to his left and cracks Tepes Iii with an uppercut!
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Gentil's belly button to the back.
Gentil misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tepes Iii eats them both and turns towards Gentil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Gentil misses.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gentil.
Tepes Iii misses with a body punch
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Tepes Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii jabs Gentil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Gentil.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
Gentil works Tepes Iii's body with a nice hook.
Gentil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii looks for the body kick but Gentil saw that one coming.
Gentil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gentil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Gentil throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Gentil.
Tepes Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a left to the body.
Gentil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Gentil 's knee.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick.
Gentil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gentil throws out a counter right but Tepes Iii avoids it with no problem.
Gentil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gentil swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paulo Gentil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentil lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gentil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gentil.
Gentil misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gentil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii needs to keep his hands up - Gentil had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Gentil connects with a crisp jab.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Gentil swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii takes one on the button.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Gentil does it's job there.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Gentil lands with a good body shot.
Gentil scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gentil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
A relieved looking Paulo Gentil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Muhapuro (ranked 445 p4p, 289 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 59 p4p, 38 weight class). Muhapuro's entrance music is Warrant - Cherry Pie. A fine choice. Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Muhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muhapuro clinches up with Morrison and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro prevents a body shot from Morrison.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Morrison lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Muhapuro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muhapuro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrison.
Muhapuro breaks the clinch.
Muhapuro wants to clinch but Morrison slips to the side
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro moves to clinch but Morrison breaks away
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Muhapuro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison swings for the body but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch but Morrison is avoiding it.
Muhapuro avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Muhapuro is just out of range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Muhapuro.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Muhapuro's ribs.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Muhapuro avoids it with no problem.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muhapuro manages to avoid it.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Morrison circles away.
Muhapuro darts in trying to clinch
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro tries to clinch
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muhapuro rather than just go for the knockout.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Muhapuro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muhapuro drives through and clinches with Morrison against the cage.
A short left from Morrison.
Muhapuro lands a right hand.
Muhapuro misses with the head strike.
Morrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Muhapuro misses with some punches.
Muhapuro blocking some punches.
Morrison prevents a body shot from Muhapuro.
A shot in the inside from Muhapuro.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison tries a body shot but Muhapuro blocks it.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Muhapuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Muhapuro's head but Muhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muhapuro defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Muhapuro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Muhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Muhapuro moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Muhapuro knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison lands with a hook. Muhapuro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Muhapuro avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Muhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muhapuro working aggressively here.
Morrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Muhapuro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Muhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Muhapuro lands with a left to the head.
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison shoots in but Muhapuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Muhapuro.
Morrison throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison scores with the left hand. Muhapuro knows he should have avoided that one.
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muhapuro momentarily.
Morrison tries to move into range but Muhapuro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul Muhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muhapuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Muhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a hook but Muhapuro avoids it easily.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muhapuro's head backwards.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Muhapuro has wrist control.
Morrison works over Muhapuro with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhapuro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro wants to stand and escape but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison stays in close to Muhapuro's body and controls the position.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Muhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison tries for a takedown but Muhapuro circles away easily
enabling Muhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison cracks Muhapuro with a good jab.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison works Muhapuro's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison throws a combination that misses
and Muhapuro counters with a series of strikes. Morrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Muhapuro blocks a jab.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Morrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Muhapuro has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro stops a takedown attempt from Morrison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
Muhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Muhapuro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muhapuro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Muhapuro wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Morrison moves out of range as Muhapuro strikes.
Muhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Muhapuro shows good takedown defense.
Paul Muhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhapuro slips under a jab.
Muhapuro clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muhapuro wants to clinch.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muhapuro tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Muhapuro is looking to clinch.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muhapuro.
Muhapuro looks to clinch
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up but Morrison circles away and keeps his distance.
Muhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Muhapuro fails to land.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muhapuro backwards.
Muhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Morrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Muhapuro misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muhapuro tries to clinch up.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Muhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Muhapuro tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Muhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul Muhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muhapuro slips a straight right by Morrison.
Muhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Slugger Dunes (ranked 507 p4p, 360 weight class) and Sergey Shipilov (ranked 78 p4p, 54 weight class). Dunes's entrance music is The World's Greatest. A fine choice. Slugger Dunes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slugger Dunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shipilov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shipilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Dunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shipilov momentarily.
Shipilov scores with a nice strike.
Dunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Shipilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunes throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Shipilov drops Dunes with a beautiful combination! Dunes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shipilov is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Slugger Dunes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Shipilov catches Dunes right on the button with a cross.
 Dunes is rocked!
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Dunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
Dunes seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes misses with a looping left.
Dunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShipilov.
Shipilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shipilov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
Dunes throws a jab when Shipilov was well out of range.
Dunes lands with a shot to the body.
Shipilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shipilov looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Dunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunes misses with a straight right.
Dunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shipilov.
Dunes thuds a left hand into Shipilov's body.
Dunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shipilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipilov throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
Dunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Shipilov ducks down to avoid it.
Shipilov drops Dunes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dunes looks back up at him and smiles so Shipilov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shipilov staying out of range there.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Dunes misses with a jab to the body
and Shipilov counters with a nice uppercut.
Shipilov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shipilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shipilov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Shipilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Shipilov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dunes throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shipilov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunes.
Shipilov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunes blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Dunes throws a hook but Shipilov avoids it easily.
Dunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Shipilov. That snapped Dunes's head back.
Shipilov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Shipilov moves away and avoids it.
Dunes blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunes. That's going to slow Shipilov down.
Dunes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shipilov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A low kick from Dunes misses
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunes feints and then cracks Shipilov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shipilov down.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shipilov to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipilov misses with a hook
and Dunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes lands with a good body shot.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Shipilov counters with a straight right hand.
Dunes lands a leg kick that knocks Shipilov off balance momentarily.
Dunes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Dunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shipilov is out of range.
As Dunes backs off Shipilov throws a huge counter combo but Dunes manages to avoid it all.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Shipilov counters with a nice right hand that sends Dunes toppling to the canvas! Dunes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shipilov finish him?!
Dunes tries to bum rush Shipilov with a series of wild strikes but Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunes connects with a body shot.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Shipilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Shipilov tries to avoid it.
Shipilov checks a low kick from Dunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergey Shipilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slugger Dunes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Shipilov unleashes a big counter combination but Dunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dunes lands with a nice body punch.
Shipilov scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Shipilov.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Shipilov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shipilov throws a fast counter high kick but Dunes manages to duck under it in time.
Shipilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shipilov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Shipilov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunes throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Shipilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Shipilov tries to avoid it.
Shipilov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dunes misses with a body shot.
Dunes swings for the body but Shipilov moves out of range.
A low kick from Dunes misses
and Shipilov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes throws out a powerful jab.
Dunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shipilov slips a straight right by Dunes.
Shipilov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov lands a head kick!
Shipilov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Shipilov lands a head shot.
Dunes digs a good body shot into Shipilov's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shipilov.
Dunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Dunes finds it's target.
Dunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Shipilov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shipilov has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunes connects with a leg kick.
Dunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shipilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunes.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Dunes tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Dunes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dunes throws out a powerful jab.
Shipilov throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Shipilov backs away, Dunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dunes misses with an uppercut
and Shipilov counters with a big right hand! Oh Dunes is in trouble here! Shipilov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Shipilov!
Sergey Shipilov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 602 p4p, 473 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 87 p4p, 67 weight class). Tobig Tofail has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalski, as that shot connected.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tofail was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Tofail.
A telegraphed right hand from Tofail misses the target.
Kowalski throws an overhand right that lands on Tofail's shoulder, as Tofail tries to avoid the shot.
Tofail dips to his left and cracks Kowalski with an uppercut!
Tofail throws the kick towards the body but Kowalski avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail throws a front kick that sends Kowalski stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the body.
Tofail tries a head kick but it misses.
Tofail misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tofail takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tofail scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Tofail wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalski tried to score with a low kick but Tofail checks it.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tofail swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tofail tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tofail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tofail misses the jab.
Kowalski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tofail counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski swings for the body but Tofail moves out of range.
Tofail throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Kowalski 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.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
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 Kowalski.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tofail misses with a low kick.
Tofail avoids a kick to the body.
Kowalski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tofail feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tofail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Tofail.
Kowalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kowalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tofail.
Kowalski throws a front kick that sends Tofail stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail moves out of range as Kowalski throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Kowalski.
Kowalski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Lenny Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski looks to land a body kick but Tofail moved away.
A clash of legs there as Kowalski blocks the low kick.
Kowalski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalski darts in trying to clinch
and Tofail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tofail thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tofail is out of range.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tofail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski counters with a body kick.
Tofail wants to land a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range.
Kowalski 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.
Tofail lands a body shot.
Kowalski blocks a jab.
Kowalski counters with a body kick.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tofail manages to avoid it.
Kowalski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tofail under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Tofail.
Kowalski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tofail in his tracks.
Kowalski tries to land a body kick
and Tofail counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Kowalski's cut.
That's time! Tofail's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kowalski throws a sloppy body shot
and Tofail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalski keeps Tofail at a distance using the push kick.
Kowalski throws a push kick but Tofail slaps the foot to one side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kowalski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tofail has got the better of the exchanges.
Tofail with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a hook. Tofail ducked under it nicely.
Tofail was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tofail throws a looping overhand right but Kowalski ducks down to avoid it.
Tofail moves out of range as Kowalski throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski throws an overhand right that lands on Tofail's shoulder, as Tofail tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tofail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range.
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Kowalski takes a swing at Tofail's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tofail.
Tofail connects with a body shot.
Kowalski throws a shot to the body.
Tofail moves out of range of the body kick.
Kowalski misses with the body kick
and Tofail counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tofail connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tofail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Tofail throws a hook but Kowalski blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kowalski misses.
Kowalski throws a lazy body kick
letting Tofail counter with a right hand.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tofail.
Kowalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tofail was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tofail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tofail counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Kowalski is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobig Tofail!
In his post fight interview, Tobig Tofail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 302 p4p, 300 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 41 p4p, 40 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacplesis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lacplesis counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis scores with a nice head shot.
Lacplesis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis thows a body kick. Lancaster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lacplesis misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacplesis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster cracks Lacplesis with a good jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Lacplesis lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Lacplesis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis with a nice calf kick.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the head.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lacplesis feints a counter leg kick.
Lacplesis works the jab nicely.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Lancaster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacplesis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lacplesis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Lacplesis avoids nicely.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lancaster crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacplesis - the referee stops the clock and Lancaster gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacplesis. Lancaster manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Lancaster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster clinches.
Lacplesis manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Lacplesis is avoiding it.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacplesis cracks Lancaster with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lacplesis tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lancaster duly obliges.
It looks like Humors Lacplesis has been cut.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacplesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacplesis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Lacplesis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lacplesis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacplesis counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Lancaster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Lancaster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lacplesis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacplesis.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lancaster really felt that one!
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lacplesis.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Lancaster tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow.
Lancaster tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis breaks the clinch.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Humors Lacplesis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lancaster throws a combination that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancaster should have avoided that one.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lancaster's knee momentarily.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Lacplesis's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Nice shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lacplesis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lancaster if he has to take too many more of those.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacplesis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster walks into a left hand.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Lacplesis knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacplesis with a hook.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humors Lacplesis 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.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Lacplesis counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Lacplesis punishes Lancaster's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised Lancaster's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with a single shot there.
Lacplesis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacplesis cracks Lancaster with a good jab.
Lacplesis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lacplesis scores with a jab.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacplesis stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacplesis counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Lacplesis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacplesis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lacplesis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lacplesis looks for the body kick but Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lacplesis works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lacplesis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Humors Lacplesis made sure he mentioned Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 152 p4p, 310 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 22 p4p, 41 weight class). River is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica: Enter Sandman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River misses with a looping left.
River misses with an uppercut.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but McKraken ducks down to avoid it.
River works the jab nicely.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKraken.
McKraken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
River looks to land a right hand but McKraken moved out of range.
McKraken feinted with a counter takedown.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from McKraken. McKraken gets slowly back to his feet.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKraken is defended easily by River.
River throws out a counter right but McKraken avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKraken.
River throws a low kick but McKraken avoids it.
McKraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKraken drives through with a takedown into River's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKraken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
River keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKraken defends it easily.
River controls McKraken momentarily but McKraken frees himself.
McKraken passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River taking some punishment here, with McKraken in his half guard.
McKraken seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
McKraken seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. River is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gemechu McKraken!
A very excited looking Gemechu McKraken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 196 p4p, 330 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 32 p4p, 50 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jake Bird was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojcik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jake Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Wojcik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Bird wants to clinch but Wojcik slips to the side
and Wojcik counters with a right hand to the body.
Bird staying out of range there.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wojcik takes one on the button.
Bird misses with the combination.
Wojcik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bird blocks a jab.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wojcik's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Jake Bird has been cut.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Wojcik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
Bird throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
Wojcik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird throws the left hand but Wojcik avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Wojcik.
Bird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wojcik was covering up waiting for the punch and Bird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojcik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Wojcik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojcik manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Wojcik's guard.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Wojcik trying to control the position.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wojcik 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to control from the top but Wojcik keeps moving.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Wojcik is retaining full guard.
Wojcik wants to sweep but no luck.
Bird wants to control from the top but Wojcik keeps moving.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Wojcik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojcik manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik controlling the position.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wojcik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird looking to control.
Wojcik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wojcik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wojcik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wojcik trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Wojcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wojcik has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Wojcik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Bird's cut.
That's time! Wojcik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bird digs a good body shot into Wojcik's ribs.
Wojcik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Wojcik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojcik.
Bird throws a right hand that Wojcik ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojcik also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Wojcik misses its target.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Jake Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wojcik tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wojcik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bird working away.
Bird has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bird tries for a kimura but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Wojcik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wojcik content to control rather than advance.
Wojcik is keen to just control but Bird is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojcik'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik is taking a breather. Bird says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wojcik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wojcik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik continues to stall.
Bird trying to control the position.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojcik tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard.
Wojcik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird 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.
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.
Wojcik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wojcik passes Bird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wojcik is taking a breather. Bird says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wojcik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wojcik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wojcik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Bird's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wojcik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bird scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wojcik doesn't seem bothered though.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Wojcik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bird counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wojcik just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to pull guard but Wojcik holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
Ryszard Wojcik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird manages to pull guard.
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wojcik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wojcik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wojcik wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wojcik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wojcik is one step ahead there.
Wojcik trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Wojcik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wojcik has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wojcik sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wojcik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bird escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wojcik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bird wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment.
Wojcik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bird throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wojcik on the side of the head.
A jab from Wojcik misses.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wojcik.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Wojcik tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wojcik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wojcik throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Wojcik.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Wojcik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojcik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Wojcik needs to keep his hands up - Bird had a free shot at his head there.
Bird punishes Wojcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
Wojcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bird.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wojcik slips a jab and a cross from Bird.
Jake Bird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Wojcik's shoulder, as Wojcik tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bird has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bird!
After winning the bout, Jake Bird thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 83 p4p, 170 weight class) and Jensen Chelios (ranked 14 p4p, 24 weight class). Chelios has chosen Shabba as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chelios takes one to the side of the head.
Tai Kung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tai Kung digs a good hook to Chelios's body.
Chelios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tai Kung looks to throw a body kick
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tai Kung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick
and Chelios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tai Kung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios misses with a head kick.
Chelios throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chelios moves out of range of the strikes.
Chelios tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chelios connects with an inside leg kick.
Chelios moves in looking to clinch but Tai Kung pushes him off.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Chelios has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut.
Chelios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chelios scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tai Kung.
Chelios lands a right hook to the body.
Chelios forces Tai Kung back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chelios misses with some punches.
Tai Kung avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tai Kung.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung leaning against his opponent.
Chelios misses with some punches.
Chelios crunches a lovely knee into Tai Kung's ribcage.
Tai Kung is breathing heavily.
Chelios missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung managing to block the knees to the body from Chelios.
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Tai Kung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Tai Kung working aggressively here.
Tai Kung pushes Chelios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Tai Kung lands with a short shot to the head.
Chelios misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chelios's elbow.
Chelios lands with a left to the head.
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tai Kung.
Tai Kung working aggressively here.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Chelios scores with a shoulder strike.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Tai Kung throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Tai Kung tries to work over Chelios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios misses with some punches.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Tai Kung controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Chelios.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chelios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Chelios controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tai Kung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios lands a right hand.
Chelios cracks Tai Kung with a nice body shot.
Chelios misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung tries to throw a body punch but Chelios avoids it by throwing Tai Kung back against the cage.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Chelios lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios pushes Tai Kung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tai Kung.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios landing knees to the body.
Chelios trying to stall but Tai Kung improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tai Kung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chelios wants to counter with a clinch but Tai Kung pushes him away.
Chelios moves out of range as Tai Kung strikes.
Chelios keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chelios steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tai Kung.
Nice uppercut lands for Chelios. That snapped Tai Kung's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Tai Kung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jensen Chelios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tai Kung misses with a lunging right hand
and Chelios 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.
A nice leg kick from Chelios, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chelios tries a low kick but Tai Kung avoids it.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chelios scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chelios.
Chelios avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chelios connects with a solid leg kick.
Chelios throws a leg kick
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chelios.
Tai Kung checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chelios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung throws a low kick but Chelios avoids it.
Chelios with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chelios thumps Tai Kung with a low kick.
Chelios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tai Kung doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Chelios scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chelios darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tai Kung connects with a single shot there.
Tai Kung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tai Kung blocks a head kick by Chelios.
As Chelios backs away, Tai Kung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Tai Kung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chelios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung counters with a stiff right hand.
Chelios connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tai Kung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Tai Kung.
Chelios is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chelios tries a head kick but it misses.
Chelios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chelios fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick
and Chelios counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios jabs Tai Kung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tai Kung swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chelios works over Tai Kung's head and body with a nice combination.
Tai Kung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chelios darts in and clinches Tai Kung up against the cage.
A short left from Chelios.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Chelios misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chelios lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tai Kung staying out of range there.
Tai Kung misses with a series of wild punches.
Chelios scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tai Kung swats away the attempt to clinch by Chelios.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tai Kung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios closes the distance and pushes Tai Kung back into the cage.
Tai Kung blocks a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Tai Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Tai Kung.
Chelios lands a body shot.
Tai Kung throws a head punch that misses.
Chelios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chelios.
Chelios misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Chelios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tai Kung blocks a body shot from Chelios.
Chelios working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung managing to block the knees to the body from Chelios.
Chelios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chelioss head.
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelios lands a right hand.
Chelios blocking some punches.
Chelios scores with a shoulder strike.
Tai Kung working aggressively here.
Chelios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tai Kung or not.
Good body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Tai Kung.
Chelios is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chelios fails to land.
A short right from Chelios on the inside.
Manolito Tai Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands a right hand.
Tai Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tai Kung is leaning against Chelios and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chelios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
Chelios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Chelios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tai Kung working aggressively here.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
A short right from Tai Kung.
Chelios lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Chelios.
Chelios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai Kung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Chelios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot to the body.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Tai Kung struggles to land a body shot inside as Chelios controls his hands.
Chelios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tai Kung.
Chelios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tai Kung is defending well for now.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Tai Kung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tai Kung scores with a shot to the side of Chelios's head.
Tai Kung pushes Chelios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chelios has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
During a confident post fight interview, Jensen Chelios thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 28 p4p, 94 weight class) and Raate Road (ranked 5 p4p, 17 weight class). Road has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Road scores with a hook.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
Road misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Road keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Road changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Road looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moore!
Road misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Road working the ground and pound from side control.
Road throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Road tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moore's legs.
Road goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Road's guard! Nice work there by Moore!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moore won't allow Road to sweep him here.
Road has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore stands and steps away. Road gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Road works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moore connects with a jab.
Road throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Road, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Road fails to land with a series of punches.
Road misses with a low kick.
Road staying out of range there.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Road.
Moore cracks Road with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Road. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Road throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Road.
Road looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Road ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Road misses.
Road avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Road misses with a straight left.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Road throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Road slips under a jab from Moore.
Road missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Moore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Road misses with a double jab.
Road slips under a jab from Moore.
Road attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moore throws the left hand but Road avoids the punch easily.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
A jab from Moore misses.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw.
Road blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Road.
Moore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moore throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Road lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Moore misses.
Moore misses with a two punch combination.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Road slips a straight right by Moore.
Moore throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Moore checks a low kick from Road.
Road scoring well with a low kick there.
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Road shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Road gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Road moves out of range of the strikes.
Road was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Moore catches Road with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Road fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Road tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Road throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Road off to one side.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raate Road.
A clash of legs there as Road blocks the low kick.
Road swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Road feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore throws a leg kick but Road moved away.
Road was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Moore throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Road closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moore quickly recovers to half guard.
Road is working for a submission of some sort.
Road missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Road not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raate Road will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Road throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Road moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Road takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Road looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Road takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore scores with a decent looking hook.
Road misses with a hook
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Road, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Road avoided it.
Road misses with a hook.
Road has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore staying out of range there.
Road swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a hook but Road avoids it easily.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A swing and a miss from Road.
Road throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Road, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Road.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Road throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore throws a low kick but Road avoids it.
Angelo Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Road tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Road drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Road throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
Moore throws a combination. Road tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Road ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Road. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
Moore throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Road counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Road is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Road throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
Road defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Road takes one to the chin there.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Road cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Road displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Road takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Moore misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Road uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Road stalks Moore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moore's face. Moore staggers backwards, shaken.
Road shoots in for a takedown but Moore shows good takedown defense.
Moore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Road goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
Road with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Road misses with a wild body shot.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Road.
Road throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Road eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Road slips under a jab from Moore.
Road moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Road throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Road misses with a looping right.
Moore throwing a counter right hand but Road manages to avoid it.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Road swinging wildly here.
Donk. Moore catches Road right on the button with a cross.
Road drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moore 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.
Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
A nice side step and Road releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Road does no damage.
Road tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Road thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses.
Road only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Road misses with an uppercut.
Road takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Road avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Road misses with a straight right.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Road throws a leg kick that is checked
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Moore slips under a jab from Road.
It looked like Moore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Road sizes up Moore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Road.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Road.
Road smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Road should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Road's head back.
Road defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore defending well as Road loads up on a big left hand.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Road slips under a jab.
Road connects with a single shot there.
Road misses with a right hand
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Road connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Road misses.
Road thumps Moore with a low kick.
Moore walks into a jab.
Moore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Road. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Road.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Road slips the punch.
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a low kick but Road moves out of range easily.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves away from the strike by Road.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Road counters with a straight right hand.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Road uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Road misses with a low kick.
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Road scores with a nice right hand.
Road throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Road takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Road finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Road is looking to score with low kicks.
Road misses with a jab, cross combination.
Road slips under a jab from Moore.
Road steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Road scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Road cracks Moore with a good jab.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Road moved out of range nicely.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Road counters with a straight right hand.
Road moves out of range of the body kick.
Road slips a jab from Moore.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Road throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Road misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Road checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, jab by Road - just one landing.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Road misses with a straight right.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Road uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Road slips a jab and a cross from Moore.
Road wants to land a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Road misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Moore misses.
Road drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moore defends it well.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore lunges at Road with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Road's hand.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore connects with the punch.
Road has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Road moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Road throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
Moore cracks Road with a good jab.
Moore throws a low kick but Road avoids it.
Road chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raate Road.
I think Road 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raate Road!
An out of breath Raate Road 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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