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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beneke (ranked 4372 p4p, 24221 weight class) and Goro Majima (ranked 490 p4p, 593 weight class). Majima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: GET TO THE TOP (Remix of THE END). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goro Majima!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Majima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke connects with a nice looking jab.
Majima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Majima is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Majima circles away and we're back to standing.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Majima's head.
Beneke lands a nice shot that snaps Majima's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Majima. Those never looked like landing.
Majima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Majima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Majima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beneke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke with the inside leg kick.
Majima ducks right into an uppercut from Beneke.
Majima throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Beneke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Majima misses with a combination
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Beneke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majima doesn't seem phased though.
Beneke is looking to slow Majima down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Majima misses.
Majima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goro Majima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majima misses with a two punch combination.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
Beneke tries for a takedown but Majima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beneke works Majima's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Majima throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke digs a good body shot into Majima's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Majima looks to land a combination but Beneke avoids it well.
Beneke 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beneke. Majima shrugs it off though.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Majima on the side of the head.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Majima didn't see that one coming.
Beneke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Majima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
Beneke scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majima throws out the jab.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Majima swings widly with a right hand
and Beneke counters with an inside leg kick.
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beneke lands with a hook. Majima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Majima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beneke. Beneke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Majima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Majima. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beneke feints a jab promting Majima to slip. Beneke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Majima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Beneke.
Beneke cracks Majima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Majima walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Majima shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majima misses with a two punch combination.
Beneke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Majima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beneke eats them both and turns towards Majima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majima.
Majima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Majima finds it's target.
Majima misses with a few strikes there.
Majima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beneke 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.
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke throwing a counter right hand but Majima manages to avoid it.
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Majima in his tracks.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Majima throws a nice looking combination but Beneke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majima throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Majima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke scores with a head kick. Majima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Majima swings widly with a right hand
and Majima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Majima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
Good standup being displayed there by Beneke as he connects with a hook.
Majima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majima can do to turn this around?
Majima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Beneke.
Majima tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke clinches with his opponent.
Beneke jumps into guard, dragging Majima to the mat.
Majima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beneke holds on and takes a little breather.
Majima tries to stand but Beneke is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke pushes Majima off and gets back to his feet.
Beneke connects with a solid leg kick.
Beneke slips a jab and a cross from Majima.
Majima misses with a series of wild punches.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Beneke sizes up Majima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Majima's head back.
Beneke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Majima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Majima in his tracks.
Beneke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Majima eats them both and turns towards Beneke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke has a takedown stuffed.
Majima's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Majima scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Beneke tries to counter by clinching up but Majima breaks away and moves out of range.
Majima scores with a sloppy right hand. Beneke should have avoided that one.
Beneke cracks Majima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Majima.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke throws a nice head kick!
Majima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beneke lands a body shot.
Beneke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beneke slips a jab from Majima.
Majima might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Majima.
A swing and a miss from Majima.
Majima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beneke sizes up Majima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Majima with an uppercut!
Majima misses with a wild combination.
Beneke has managed to clinch.
Beneke manages to break the clinch.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Majima shakes it off.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Majima walks into a stiff left hand from Beneke.
A jab from Beneke finds it's way through Majima's defenses.
Beneke has managed to clinch.
Beneke lands an uppercut.
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Majima changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Majima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beneke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beneke catches Majima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beneke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majima. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Majima throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
Majima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Majima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke sizes up Majima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Beneke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Majima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goro Majima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beneke slips a straight right by Majima.
Majima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beneke. Beneke obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Majima seems unphased.
Majima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beneke shoots for a takedown but Majima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Majima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Majima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Majima has time to react.
Majima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke keeps Majima at a distance using the push kick.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke cracks Majima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke catches Majima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Majima slips a jab from Beneke.
Majima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beneke cracks Majima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Majima momentarily.
Majima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Majima misses.
Sloppy strikes from Majima. Those never looked like landing.
Majima takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Majima's body. Majima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Majima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majima swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Beneke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Majima but Majima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Majima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Majima.
Majima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Majima's head.
Majima throws a series of punches but Beneke moves out of range.
Majima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beneke counters with a stiff right hand.
Beneke cracks Majima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majima with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majima.
Beneke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Majima takes a step back to recover.
Majima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majima swinging wildly here.
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Majima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Majima throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneke scores with a four punch combination!
Majima misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneke delivers a nice body kick.
Majima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Beneke finds it's target.
Beneke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 Majima is rocked!
Majima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majima is still on wobbly legs! Can Beneke finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Majima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Good shot there by Beneke.
Beneke clobbers Majima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goro Majima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke pounces like a tiger and cracks Majima with a vicious hook! Majima is down but not out! Beneke follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Beneke!
After the fight, Mark Beneke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaud Brown (ranked 5869 p4p, 2971 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 432 p4p, 301 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynaud Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cizek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cizek has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Brown.
Cizek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cizek throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Cizek slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Cizek.
Cizek throws a body kick that misses.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Cizek throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Cizek throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cizek scores with a push kick.
Cizek misses with a low kick.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Cizek manages to avoid it.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown lands a jab to Cizek's midsection.
Cizek delivers a nice body kick.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cizek's sensitive parts.
Cizek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown clinches.
Brown tries a body shot but Cizek blocks it.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Cizek avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Cizek tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cizek trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown prevents a body shot from Cizek.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Cizek can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cizek misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cizek tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cizek stalling in the clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Cizek blocks it.
Cizek looking to stall.
Brown is leaning against Cizek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cizek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Cizek slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cizek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek stalling in the clinch.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cizek.
Brown pushes Cizek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Cizek's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cizek prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cizek stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Cizek tries to tie him up.
Cizek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cizek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Cizek blocks an uppercut.
Cizek is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cyril Cizek.
Cizek throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Cizek moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown cracks Cizek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cizek lands with a slapping head kick.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown scores with a jab.
Cizek gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaud Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cizek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Cizek.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cizek can do to turn this around?
Cizek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cizek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Cizek slams his shin into Brown's torso.
Cizek throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Cizek throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Cizek was just out of range.
Brown takes a swing at Cizek's ribcage but misses.
Cizek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cizek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cizek is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cizek looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Cizek checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown tries to clinch there but Cizek circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Cizek staying out of range there.
Brown throws a body punch but Cizek moves out of range.
Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cizek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cizek throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cizek.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cyril Cizek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cizek is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Cizek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cizek delivers a nice body kick.
Brown punishes Cizek's body with a nice straight punch.
Cizek misses with a kick to the body.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cizek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Cizek.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown tries to clinch but Cizek moves out of range.
Brown avoids the head kick by Cizek.
Cizek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cizek avoids a kick to the body.
Brown blocks a head kick by Cizek.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Cizek's head back.
Cizek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown moves out of range as Cizek throws a body kick.
Cizek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown scores with a jab. Cizek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cizek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a hook.
Cizek avoids the head kick by Brown.
Cizek throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Cizek blocks a jab.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Cizek.
Brown forces Cizek back against the cage and clinches.
Cizek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Brown avoiding damage as Cizek throws knees to the body.
Cizek has Brown pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Cizek tries to tie him up.
Cizek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown prevents a body shot from Cizek.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cizek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow.
Brown blocks a body shot from Cizek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cizek tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cizek misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cizek lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tries a body shot but Cizek blocks it.
Cizek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Cizek is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Cizek into the cage.
Cizek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cizek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Cizek is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reynaud Brown 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cizek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cizek throws a body kick that misses.
Cizek 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Cizek's head back.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cizek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cizek throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Cizek avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cizek misses the target.
Cizek misses with the combination.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cizek.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Cizek manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cizek.
Cizek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown clinches.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Cizek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cizek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cizek wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cizek is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cizek has his back to the cage.
Cizek lands a body punch.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Cizek is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cizek has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cizek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Cizek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Cizek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown digs a right hand into Cizek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cizek's gas tank.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cizek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cizek looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Brown pushes Cizek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cizek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown digs a right hand into Cizek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cizek's gas tank.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown works on Cizek's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown tries a body shot but Cizek blocks it.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Brown.
Reynaud Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cizek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cizek.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Cizek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cizek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Brown.
Cizek working aggressively here.
Brown tries a body shot but Cizek blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Cizek tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Cizek blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Cizek tries to tie him up.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown pushes Cizek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cizek's elbow.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown tries a body shot but Cizek blocks it.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands a left hand.
Cyril Cizek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Cizek controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cizek backwards.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cizek blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Cizek tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cizek blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reynaud Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reynaud Brown!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Slow (ranked 2450 p4p, 3870 weight class) and Garbol Sharpen (ranked 139 p4p, 208 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garbol Sharpen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slow closes the distance and pushes Sharpen back into the cage.
Slow is leaning against Sharpen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharpen takes a shot to the head.
Slow presses Sharpen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharpen jumps guard but Slow stands there with Sharpen around his waist. Sharpen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharpen has had enough of the clinch but Slow keeps him there for the moment.
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharpen backwards.
Slow lands an uppercut.
Slow cracks Sharpen with a nice body shot.
A short left from Slow.
Slow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Slow.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharpen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpen has picked Slow up - he's going for a ride! Sharpen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sharpen ducks right into an uppercut from Slow.
Slow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharpen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharpen's head.
We've been told by Slow's head coaches at New York Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slow punishes Sharpen's body with a nice straight punch.
Slow has Sharpen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Slow on the inside.
Sharpen takes a shot to the head.
Sharpen is trying to pull guard but Slow has him pressed against the cage.
Slow lands a nice uppercut.
Sharpen is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Sharpen is still on wobbly legs! Can Slow finish him?
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharpen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharpen seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Slow as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sharpen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Slow.
Slow lands a left hand.
Slow lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slow.
Sharpen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slow is working Sharpen over against the cage.
Slow unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sharpen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Slow is unloading with more strikes now! Sharpen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Slow!
Slim Slow decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Garbol Sharpen had this to say: 'Smash that'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Baez (ranked 3763 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 341 p4p, 315 weight class). Jere Luokkamaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Baez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luokkamaki's head backwards.
Luokkamaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Baez misses with a hook.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Baez avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luokkamaki.
Baez misses with a looping left.
Baez throws a push kick but Luokkamaki slaps the foot to one side.
Luokkamaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luokkamaki throws a hook but Baez blocks it.
Luokkamaki gets a clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baez tries to stall but Luokkamaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki tries to work over Baez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baez or not.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baez wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Luokkamaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez is trying to maintain a safe position but Luokkamaki gets an underhook and turns Baez into the cage.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baez pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki keeps control of Baez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Baez.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Baez slows down the pace here.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Baez wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez letting Luokkamaki take a breather here.
Baez misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Baez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Baez works on Luokkamaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baez or not.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baez.
Baez blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baez slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand.
Baez blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Baez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Baez misses with some punches.
Baez blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki lands with a right to the head.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baez.
Baez is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luokkamaki cracks Baez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luokkamaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Baez to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baez tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Luokkamaki.
Baez tries a body shot but Luokkamaki blocks it.
Luokkamaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luokkamaki is working Baez over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luokkamaki digs a right hand into Baez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baez's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Luokkamaki.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez looking to slow down the pace here.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luokkamaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Baez taking a breather.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Nice body punch from Luokkamaki - that landed with a thud.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land.
Baez working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baez trying to stall but Luokkamaki improves his position.
Luokkamaki is working Baez over against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baez tries to work over Luokkamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baez prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baez can't find room to land a body shot as Luokkamaki controls the action.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baez's elbow.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Baez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Baez blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Baez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baez.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki jabs at Baez's body.
Baez lands a slapping body shot.
Baez swats away the attempt to clinch by Luokkamaki.
Baez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luokkamaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Baez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Baez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to the head.
Luokkamaki throws an overhand right that lands on Baez's shoulder, as Baez tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Baez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Baez.
Baez misses with a hook.
Baez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the side of Baez's head but Baez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Luokkamaki misses its intended target.
Luokkamaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Baez moves out of range.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baez missing with a left hand there. Luokkamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki connects with a looping right hand.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Baez misses the target.
Luokkamaki staying out of range there.
A big left from Baez misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baez.
Baez is looking to counter punch.
Luokkamaki takes a swing at Baez's ribcage but misses.
Baez connects with a right hand. Luokkamaki shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baez misses with a combination
and Luokkamaki moves into the clinch.
Luokkamaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baez is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling him.
Baez misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki pushes Baez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baez backwards.
Baez working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a shot to the side of Baez's head.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Baez controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Baez blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Baez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Miguel Baez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luokkamaki has Baez pressed against the cage, preventing Baez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Baez.
Luokkamaki blocks a body shot from Baez.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
Baez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Baez fails to land.
Baez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baez misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luokkamaki 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Coletti (ranked 4932 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Marek Brychczy (ranked 249 p4p, 98 weight class). Albert Coletti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marek Brychczy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Coletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coletti fails with a takedown attempt.
Coletti lands with a nice combination. Brychczy backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Marek Brychczy has been cut.
Brychczy lands with an overhand left.
Brychczy lands a jab.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coletti has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coletti with a poor takedown
and Brychczy counters with a stiff right hand.
Coletti tries to bum rush Brychczy with a series of wild strikes but Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brychczy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coletti shoots and misses
and Brychczy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Coletti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brychczy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coletti shoots and misses
and Brychczy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy catches Coletti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coletti misses with a right hand
and Brychczy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brychczy cracks Coletti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Coletti's head coaches at Gym Heroes that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coletti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Brychczy counter with a right hand.
Brychczy thuds his right hand into Coletti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coletti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brychczy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coletti thinking.
Coletti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coletti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brychczy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coletti is breathing heavily.
Brychczy dips to his left and cracks Coletti with an uppercut!
 Coletti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brychczy drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Coletti's head, knocking him out cold! Brychczy is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marek Brychczy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 3099 p4p, 2772 weight class) and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 372 p4p, 349 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn jabs at Longabaugh's body.
No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longabaugh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Ahearn's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh clinches up against the cage.
Ahearn jumps guard but Longabaugh stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Ahearn is trying to break free.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Longabaugh tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh won't allow it.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Longabaugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh is leaning against Ahearn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Longabaugh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahearn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Longabaugh walks away with a smile on his face. Ahearn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahearn is breathing heavily.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh has closed the distance and engaged Ahearn in a clinch.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Longabaugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Longabaugh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the side of Ahearn's head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from Ahearn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Ahearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
Longabaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Ahearn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Ahearn avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Longabaugh is working Ahearn over against the cage.
Longabaugh is leaning against Ahearn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahearn or not.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
A right handed body shot lands from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longabaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longabaugh manages to break the clinch.
BAM! Longabaugh delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ahearn like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sidroy Covington (ranked 2754 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Ante Novak (ranked 374 p4p, 370 weight class). Ante Novak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sidroy Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Novak!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Covington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novak slips a jab from Covington.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Novak misses with a wild body shot.
Novak scores with a jab. Covington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Covington was well out of range. Poor timing from Novak.
Novak slips a jab and a cross from Covington.
Covington takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Covington catches Novak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Ante Novak has been cut.
Covington misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak lands a jab.
Novak slips under a jab.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak works Covington's body with a nice hook.
Novak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Novak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Covington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Covington stuns Novak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Covington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Covington throws a looping overhand right but Novak ducks down to avoid it.
Novak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Covington rather than just go for the knockout.
Novak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Covington jabs at Novak's body.
Novak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Covington misses its intended target.
Novak loads up on a big right hand but Covington slips the punch.
It looked like Covington was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Novak.
Novak takes one to the side of the head.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Novak misses with a jab to the body
and Covington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. Novak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Covington moves away.
Novak misses the jab.
Covington lands with a good body shot.
Novak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Novak throws a body shot but no joy.
Novak lands a jab.
Novak digs a good body shot into Covington's ribs.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Novak is just out of range.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Novak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Covington.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Covington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Novak eats them both and turns towards Covington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Covington misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak misses the shot to the body.
Covington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Covington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Covington avoids the body shot from Novak.
Covington appears to be looking for a big counter.
Covington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novak was well out of range. Poor timing from Covington.
A jab from Novak finds it's way through Covington's defenses.
Covington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sidroy Covington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ante Novak's cut.
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.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Novak works the jab nicely.
Covington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Novak.
Novak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Covington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novak manages to avoid it.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
Covington walks into a left hand.
Covington takes a swing at Novak's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novak.
Covington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Novak cracks Covington with a good jab.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novak throws out a counter right but Covington avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Covington manages to avoid it.
Covington lands a glancing blow to the side of Novak's head.
Covington lands a nice shot to the body.
Novak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Covington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Novak does it's job there.
Covington connects with a body shot that sends Novak's belly button to the back.
Novak rushes Covington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Covington can't find room to land a body shot as Novak controls the action.
A body shot lands from Novak.
Covington misses with a punch on the inside.
Novak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novak scores with a hook to the body.
Novak tries a body shot but Covington blocks it.
Novak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Covington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Covington misses with the head strike.
Novak struggles to land a body shot inside as Covington controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novak.
Novak misses with some punches.
Novak breaks the clinch.
Novak defending well as Covington loads up on a big left hand.
Novak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Novak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novak there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Ante Novak's cut even more.
Novak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington misses with a body shot.
Novak lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Covington misses with a wild combination.
Novak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Novak drops Covington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Covington looks back up at him and smiles so Novak waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Covington is rocked!
Covington throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Covington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Novak circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Covington tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Novak wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Novak!
A victorious Ante Novak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shozo Amisaki (ranked 2268 p4p, 2157 weight class) and Jose Castellanos (ranked 287 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215
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205
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shozo Amisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amisaki.
Amisaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castellanos instigates a clinch.
Castellanos is leaning against Amisaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Amisaki.
Castellanos works on Amisaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Castellanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Amisaki missing with knees to the body.
Castellanos avoiding damage as Amisaki throws knees to the body.
Castellanos works on Amisaki's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Castellanos.
Amisaki missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castellanos avoids a wild elbow strike from Amisaki.
A short right from Castellanos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amisaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellanos avoids it.
Castellanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellanos presses Amisaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Amisaki is breathing heavily.
Castellanos lands a body punch.
Castellanos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amisakis head.
Amisaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castellanos lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amisaki looking to throw knees to the head but Castellanos is blocking nicely.
Castellanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Castellanos.
Castellanos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Amisaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Castellanos can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellanos.
A right hook to the body lands for Castellanos.
Castellanos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castellanos lands with a left to the head.
Castellanos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amisaki.
Castellanos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castellanos stalling against the cage.
Castellanos pushes Amisaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Castellanos - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellanos.
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!
Castellanos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amisakis head.
Castellanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Amisaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Castellanos as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellanos.
Amisaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellanos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos gets through Amisaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castellanos works on Amisaki's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellanos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Castellanos.
Castellanos has Amisaki pushed against the cage.
Castellanos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Castellanos - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Castellanos.
Castellanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Amisaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellanos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Castellanos.
Castellanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Castellanos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castellanos scores with a shot to the side of Amisaki's head.
Nice body punch from Castellanos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos pushes Amisaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellanos lands a body shot.
Castellanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Castellanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellanos pushes Amisaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castellanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amisaki takes a shot to the head.
Castellanos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castellanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Castellanos lands with a light punch inside.
Castellanos is leaning against Amisaki and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Castellanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castellanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amisaki is rocked!
Castellanos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Oh Amisaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castellanos lands a body punch.
Castellanos lands an uppercut.
Castellanos throws a big uppercut that drops Amisaki! More strikes from Castellanos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Amisaki lies dazed against the cage as Castellanos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Castellanos!
An out of breath Jose Castellanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 1347 p4p, 1362 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 180 p4p, 183 weight class). Leader comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
Markovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leader misses with a looping left.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Markovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic slips under a jab from Leader.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Leader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic swings for the body but Leader moves out of range.
Leader connects with a nice looking jab.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leader misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Markovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Leader's ribs.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
Leader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leader throws a jab but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Leader.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Markovic.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Leader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader scores with a nice strike.
Leader misses with a wild combination.
Markovic is looking to counter punch.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nedjeljko Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader misses with a body shot.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leader moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Markovic's hands.
Leader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markovic's head.
Leader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Markovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Markovic 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.
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Leader slips under a jab from Markovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Leader will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Markovic throws a good cross that connects.
Leader slips a straight right by Markovic.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Leader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic scores with a nice strike.
Leader avoids the body shot from Markovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Leader catches Markovic right on the button with a cross.
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leader misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leader on the side of the head.
Markovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Leader. Those never looked like landing.
Leader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Markovic has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leader scores with a jab. Markovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markovic is rocked!
Markovic takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leader lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Markovic head around and knocks him out cold! Leader hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
Master Leader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Cummings (ranked 1010 p4p, 1221 weight class) and Charles Mesquita (ranked 110 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cummings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita feints and as Cummings raises his hands in defense, Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita works over Cummings with some ground and pound from guard.
Cummings keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cummings working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Cummings has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mesquita is now in half guard.
Mesquita prevents Cummings from improving his position.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cummings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Cummings is rocked!
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Cummings's hands, connecting with Cummings's forehead.
Oh Cummings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cummings trying to control here.
Mesquita lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cummings quite badly. Cummings pulls Mesquita in close trying to recover. Mesquita postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cummings on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cummings doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Mesquita!
Charles Mesquita is the new featherweight champion!
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