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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 1793 p4p, 2627 weight class) and Thomas Bolleke (ranked 242 p4p, 332 weight class). Jospin comes to the cage accompanied by In The Air Tonight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Jospin slips the punch.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jospin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolleke moves out of range as Jospin strikes.
Jospin misses with a wild body shot.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Jospin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
Jospin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Bolleke tries to counter it with a takedown but Jospin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jospin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
A head kick misses from Jospin.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jospin has Bolleke pulled in close to control his posture.
Jospin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jospin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jospin has momentary wrist control but Bolleke slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jospin's guard.
Jospin trying to control here.
Bolleke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bolleke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Jospin dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bolleke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bolleke winds up and cracks Jospin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke wants to work for an arm triangle but Jospin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Jospin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jospin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolleke working over Jospin with some ground and pound. Jospin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Jospin wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Jospin is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolleke stalling.
Jospin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Jospin tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Jospin misses the target.
Bolleke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Bolleke feints the counter takedown.
Jospin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jospin scores with the left hand. Bolleke knows he should have avoided that one.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A big left from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jospin's guard.
Bolleke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Jospin.
Jospin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Jospin is controlling well.
Jospin trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Jospin keeps him under control.
Bolleke with the active half guard here but Jospin passes nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bolleke tries to improve position but can't.
Bolleke keeps trying to improve his position.
Jospin advances to mount.
Bolleke is looking to improve his position but Jospin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jospin prevents Bolleke from getting the reversal.
Thomas Bolleke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jospin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jospin tries to control but Bolleke wriggling away.
Bolleke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jospin controlling the pace for now.
Bolleke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jospin controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jospin is pressing down on Bolleke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolleke is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jospin.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jospin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Bolleke.
Jospin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jospin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jospin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Jospin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jospin defends it well.
A low kick from Jospin is predictable there
and Bolleke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jospin's guard.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Jospin blocks nicely.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jospin keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is fighting to break Jospin's control of his arms but Jospin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolleke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jospin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bolleke, into his guard.
Bolleke looking to control.
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Jospin defends easily.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bolleke wants to hit a sweep here but Jospin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bolleke there!
Jospin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bolleke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jospin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Bolleke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jospin manages to get himself to full guard.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jospin is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolleke has gone for a leg lock! Jospin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolleke's guard.
Jospin wants to control from the top but Bolleke keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bolleke is on top in guard.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jospin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teriibe Galgo (ranked 2256 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Jon Christ (ranked 295 p4p, 249 weight class). Teriibe Galgo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teriibe Galgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galgo moves away from the strike by Christ.
Galgo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Galgo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Galgo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christ thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Galgo. Those never looked like landing.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Galgo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galgo counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Galgo counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galgo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Galgo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galgo staying out of range there.
Galgo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christ backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.
Galgo swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Christ.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Galgo counters with a nice body shot.
Galgo staying out of range there.
Galgo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Christ misses with a body shot
and Galgo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Galgo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christ stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Galgo throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ slips under a jab from Galgo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Galgo counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galgo.
Galgo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Galgo misses with a double jab.
Christ throws the left hand but Galgo avoids the punch easily.
Christ avoids the body shot from Galgo.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christ 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.
Galgo throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ throws out a counter right but Galgo avoids it with no problem.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Galgo ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
As Christ looks to move away, Galgo throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Galgo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galgo misses with a straight right.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galgo throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
Galgo cracks Christ with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Galgo's head but Galgo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ misses with a hook
and Galgo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Galgo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galgo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Galgo misses with a straight right.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Galgo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
Galgo slips a straight right by Christ.
Christ throws a body punch but Galgo moves out of range.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Galgo saw that one coming.
Jon Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Galgo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Galgo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Galgo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galgo lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galgo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Galgo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Galgo throws out a powerful jab.
Christ misses with a hook.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Galgo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christ misses with a hook.
Galgo misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Galgo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Christ on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Galgo saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teriibe Galgo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Christ's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Galgo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Christ slips a straight right by Galgo.
Christ connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Galgo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Galgo.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Galgo counter with a right hand.
Galgo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galgo tries to bum rush Christ with a series of wild strikes but Christ uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Galgo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galgo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Galgo takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galgo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ slips under a jab.
Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Galgo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christ might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Galgo has got the better of the exchanges.
Galgo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Galgo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galgo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Christ lands an overhand right.
Galgo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galgo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Galgo's head.
Christ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Galgo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Galgo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ slips under a jab from Galgo.
Galgo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Galgo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Christ looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ misses with an uppercut
letting Galgo counter with a right hand.
Christ fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galgo manages to avoid it.
Galgo defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galgo.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galgo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ misses with an uppercut. Galgo saw that one coming.
Christ cracks Galgo with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ scores with a nice strike.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galgo.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Galgo counters with a nice uppercut.
Teriibe Galgo is winning the standup battle so far.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Galgo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ looks to land a combination but Galgo avoids it well.
Galgo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
 Galgo is rocked!
A big right from Christ misses.
Oh Galgo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ lands a brutal uppercut that launches Galgo off his feet! Galgo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Christ!
A victorious Jon Christ 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Muesli (ranked 3258 p4p, 1509 weight class) and Jason Ebert (ranked 144 p4p, 60 weight class). Jason Ebert 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Muesli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muesli wants to clinch up but Ebert keeps it at a distance.
Muesli backing away here, and Ebert unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muesli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Muesli.
Ebert misses with a body kick.
Ebert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muesli scores with a nice strike.
Muesli tries to clinch up but Ebert circles away and keeps his distance.
Muesli misses with a hook. Ebert ducked under it nicely.
Ebert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muesli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ebert on the side of the head.
Muesli moves into range and clinches up with Ebert.
Muesli misses with some punches.
Ebert lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ebert blocking some punches.
Muesli is looking to control Ebert's arms but Ebert gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muesli has his back to the cage.
Muesli is trying to maintain a safe position but Ebert gets an underhook and turns Muesli into the cage.
Ebert tries a body shot but Muesli blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ebert.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebert lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muesli tries to work over Ebert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muesli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ebert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muesli backwards.
Muesli has a couple of punches blocked by Ebert.
Ebert lands an uppercut.
Muesli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ebert prevents Muesli from breaking the clinch.
Ebert scores with a hook to the body.
Ebert lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ebert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muesli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muesli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muesli throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ebert scores with a nice short uppercut.
I was talking to Muesli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ebert lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ebert.
Ebert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muesli's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ebert.
Ebert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Muesli is breathing heavily.
Ebert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ebert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ebert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert working aggressively here.
Muesli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ebert lands a shot to the body.
Ebert lands a right hand.
Ebert throws a punch but it's blocked by Muesli.
A head punch on the inside from Ebert fails to land.
Muesli throws a head punch that misses.
Muesli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ebert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muesli slips a jab from Ebert.
Ebert throws a series of punches but Muesli moves out of range.
Muesli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ebert.
Ebert keeps the fight on the outside.
Muesli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ebert throws a series of punches but Muesli moves out of range.
Muesli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebert was well out of range. Poor timing from Muesli.
Ebert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ebert lands with a right hand.
Muesli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muesli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ebert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ebert.
Ebert throws a right hand that Muesli ducks under and follows up with a left that Muesli also avoids with ease.
Muesli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ebert.
Muesli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muesli moves out of range as Ebert throws a body kick.
Ebert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muesli.
Ebert fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muesli doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebert circles away.
Ebert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Muesli with a body shot.
Ebert gets tackled into the cage by Muesli. Muesli maintains the clinch.
Ebert scores with a hook to the body.
Muesli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Ebert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Ebert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muesli doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muesli walks into a jab.
Ebert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ebert tries a head kick but it misses.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Ebert misses with a series of wild punches.
Muesli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Ebert on the inside.
Muesli pushes Ebert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ebert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muesli lands a shoulder strike.
Ebert tries to work over Muesli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ebert working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ebert lands with a left to the head.
Muesli lands a body shot.
Ebert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ebert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Ebert dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ebert throws a head kick but Muesli moves out of range.
Crunch! Ebert slams his shin into Muesli's torso.
Muesli is looking to clinch but Ebert is avoiding it.
Ebert slips a jab and a cross from Muesli.
Ebert with a nice cross.
Muesli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Ebert.
A combination from Ebert does no damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ebert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Ebert both land. Nice combination.
Jason Ebert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebert swings for the body but Muesli moves out of range.
Ebert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muesli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebert misses with a head kick.
Muesli misses with a straight left.
Ebert connects with a nice looking jab.
Ebert throws a jab when Muesli was well out of range.
Ebert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muesli is looking to clinch.
Ebert scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muesli connects with a nice looking jab.
Ebert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebert throws a shot to the body.
Ebert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Muesli is looking to clinch.
Ebert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muesli forces Ebert back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muesli.
Muesli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muesli lands a right hand.
Ebert scores with a shoulder strike.
Ebert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muesli throws a head punch that misses.
Muesli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eberts head.
A nice left hand lands by Muesli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebert tries to throw a body punch but Muesli avoids it by throwing Ebert back against the cage.
Ebert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muesli blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muesli.
Muesli lands a shot to the body.
Ebert is breathing heavily.
Muesli breaks from the clinch.
Muesli tries to clinch up.
Muesli closes the distance and clinches.
Ebert misses with a punch on the inside.
Ebert throws a punch but it's blocked by Muesli.
Muesli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muesli misses with a body punch.
Ebert tries a body shot but Muesli blocks it.
Muesli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muesli has a couple of punches blocked by Ebert.
A short right from Ebert.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muesli.
Muesli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ebert up against the cage.
Ebert working aggressively here.
Muesli scores with a shot to the side of Ebert's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muesli swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebert lands a shot to the body.
Jason Ebert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muesli blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muesli.
Muesli breaks from the clinch.
Muesli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ebert misses the target.
Muesli avoids the head kick by Ebert.
Muesli is looking to clinch but Ebert is avoiding it.
Muesli tries to close the distance and clinch but Ebert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Muesli.
Ebert tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Ebert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muesli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ebert.
Muesli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebert.
Some wild striking there from Ebert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert throws a head kick that misses.
Muesli tries to clinch there but Ebert circles away.
Ebert needs to keep his hands up - Muesli had a free shot at his head there.
Muesli is looking to clinch but Ebert is avoiding it.
Muesli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Muesli scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muesli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ebert manages to avoid it.
Ebert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Ebert does no damage.
Muesli misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ebert.
Muesli slips a jab from Ebert.
Muesli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ebert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ebert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ebert looks to land a body kick but Muesli moved away.
Ebert throws a right and a left that Muesli avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ebert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ebert looks to land a right hand but Muesli moved out of range.
Muesli rushes Ebert and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Ebert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Muesli throws an overhand right that lands on Ebert's shoulder, as Ebert tries to avoid the shot.
Ebert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muesli forces Ebert back against the cage and clinches.
Ebert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muesli is struggling to control the position.
Muesli struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebert controls his hands.
Ebert throws a punch but it's blocked by Muesli.
Muesli lands with a short shot to the head.
Ebert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ebert.
Muesli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muesli cracks Ebert with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muesli swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebert lands a left hand.
Ebert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Muesli.
Muesli scores with a shot to the side of Ebert's head.
Muesli lands with a short shot to the head.
Muesli stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muesli works on Ebert's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muesli.
Muesli lands a body punch.
Muesli lands with a short shot to the head.
Muesli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muesli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Muesli instigates a clinch.
Ebert takes a shot to the head.
Ebert lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muesli or not.
Muesli lands an uppercut.
Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Muesli controls his hands.
Muesli scores with a shoulder strike.
Muesli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Ebert is rocked!
Muesli has a couple of punches blocked by Ebert.
Ebert is still on wobbly legs! Can Muesli finish him?
Ebert can't find room to land a body shot as Muesli controls the action.
Ebert seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muesli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebert backwards.
Muesli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ebert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jason Ebert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muesli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muesli blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ebert.
Ebert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muesli manages to break the clinch.
Muesli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ebert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muesli wants to clinch.
Muesli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ebert misses with a kick to the body.
Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Muesli moves out of range easily.
Muesli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ebert to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muesli cracks Ebert with a good jab.
Muesli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ebert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muesli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muesli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muesli throws an overhand right that lands on Ebert's shoulder, as Ebert tries to avoid the shot.
Muesli tries to clinch there but Ebert circles away.
A slow jab from Ebert misses its intended target.
A combination from Ebert does no damage.
Muesli tries to close the distance and clinch but Ebert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ebert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muesli.
Ebert misses with a few strikes there.
Muesli slips a jab and a cross from Ebert.
Ebert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebert wants to counter the offense by Muesli and move into the clinch position.
Ebert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muesli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muesli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Muesli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ebert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ebert wants to counter the offense by Muesli and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muesli slips a straight right by Ebert.
Muesli cracks Ebert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebert loads up on a big right hand but Muesli slips the punch.
Ebert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Muesli takes a swing at Ebert's ribcage but misses.
Ebert wants to counter with a clinch but Muesli pushes him away.
Muesli misses with a hook.
Muesli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muesli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ebert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muesli swinging wildly here.
Ebert misses with a hook. Muesli ducked under it nicely.
Ebert connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muesli slips under a jab from Ebert.
Ebert throws a body punch but Muesli moves out of range.
Muesli misses with a hook.
Tyrone Muesli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muesli misses with an uppercut. Ebert saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Muesli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ebert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Ebert!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oaza Madero (ranked 2190 p4p, 1934 weight class) and Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 89 p4p, 72 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oaza Madero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madero.
Madero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vyr swivels and escapes.
Madero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vyr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oaza Madero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madero shoots in and drives through. Vyr sprawls well.
Vyr lands a nice shot that snaps Madero's head back.
Madero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Vyr - just one landing.
 It looks like Oaza Madero has been cut.
Madero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vyr.
Vyr throws the left hand but Madero avoids the punch easily.
Madero has his takedown stuffed
and Vyr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vyr scores with the left hand. Madero knows he should have avoided that one.
Oaza Madero's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madero blocks a jab.
Madero feinted with a counter takedown.
Madero blocks a jab.
Madero shoots in for a takedown but Vyr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madero shoots in looking for a takedown. Vyr tries to sprawl out of it but Madero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vyr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vyr's waist but Vyr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madero off to one side.
Vyr scores with a jab. Madero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vyr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vyr cracks Madero on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Madero falls backwards against the cage. Vyr follows up with more strikes that drop Madero to his knees. Vyr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Madero! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlastimil Vyr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Christ (ranked 1360 p4p, 5442 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 51 p4p, 169 weight class). Julio Christ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amery moves into the clinch.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amery closes the distance and clinches.
Amery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christ is defending well.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amery.
Amery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amery looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amery trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christ manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amery has Christ in his guard.
Amery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amery's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amery looking to control.
Amery has his foot on Christ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christ works his way back into a safe position though.
Christ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amery's guard.
Amery is looking for a triangle but Christ pushes his legs off easily.
Christ wants to stand but Amery has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Christ trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christ defends well.
Christ tries to stand but Amery is controlling from the bottom.
Amery escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christ gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christ trying to stand up but can't free himself from Amery's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ slips a jab from Amery.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Amery.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Amery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Amery gets a takedown into half guard.
Amery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amery is looking for a kimura here.
Christ is looking to escape.
Amery seems to be working for a kimura but Christ defends the submission attempt.
Amery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amery prevents Christ from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amery wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Amery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christ sees it coming and defends easily.
Amery is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christ sees it coming and defends easily.
Amery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Amery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christ defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Amery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amery misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Amery hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Christ!
Julio Christ thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 1276 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 145 p4p, 215 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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman gets caught napping as Goromaru dives in and scores a takedown. Hageman manages to retain guard.
Hageman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Goromaru manages to pass to side control.
Goromaru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goromaru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Goromaru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hageman to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but Hageman has wrist control.
Hageman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goromaru with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goromaru content to stall in guard here.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Hageman can't keep his opponent in guard - Goromaru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goromaru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goromaru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goromaru works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru in side control, throwing shots but Hageman defends.
Hageman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goromaru.
Hageman is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Goromaru working the ground and pound.
Hageman defending against the ground and pound.
Hageman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goromaru's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Goromaru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goromaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hageman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goromaru.
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Goromaru lands strikes from half guard.
Goromaru working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hageman's thigh. Hageman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Goromaru is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goromaru throws an elbow that misses. Hageman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goromaru's guard. Nice move by Hageman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Goromaru's closed guard. He's half up but Goromaru has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Goromaru pivots and extends the arm, Hageman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Goromaru! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikiya Goromaru!
Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Morino (ranked 2631 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Rico Van-Plant (ranked 322 p4p, 368 weight class). Bobby Morino has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Morino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Van-Plant!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morino has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van-Plant.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van-Plant moves into the clinch.
Come on Morino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van-Plant works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Van-Plant wants to get up but he can't break Morino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morino wants to get back to his feet but Van-Plant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morino tries to get out of the position.
Van-Plant pushes down on Morino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino wants to get back to full guard.
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van-Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Morino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morino is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morino defends it well.
Van-Plant wants to pass to mount but Morino is defending the position.
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morino defends it well.
Morino trying to control from the bottom.
Van-Plant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van-Plant.
Morino is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morino is staying active underneath Van-Plant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morino has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van-Plant is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van-Plant has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morino defend it? Van-Plant steps over the head and cranks it - Morino is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van-Plant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Van-Plant!
Rico Van-Plant 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Slugs (ranked 3433 p4p, 3351 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 135 p4p, 149 weight class). Slugs comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad - By Me. Bishop has chosen Whatever as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Slugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slugs throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Slugs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slugs lands with a nice body punch.
Slugs tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slugs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Slugs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slugs.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Slugs avoids it.
Slugs tries to land a front kick but Bishop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slugs tries to clinch up.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Slugs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Slugs. Slugs maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugs lands an elbow inside that Bishop shrugs off.
Slugs tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Slugs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop is working Slugs over against the cage.
Slugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slugs pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Bishop works on Slugs's body with a couple of short punches.
Slugs is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slugs.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slugs can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Slugs lands an elbow inside.
Bishop trying to land knees to the body.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugs avoids it.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Slugs avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slugs's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Slugs avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slugs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Slugs's legs.
Slugs throws a body shot but no joy.
Slugs throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slugs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slugs. That did some damage!
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slugs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
Slugs throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slugs. That did some damage!
Slugs misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugs throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugs moves into the clinch.
Slugs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bishop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slugs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Slugs clinches up with Bishop and pushes him back against the cage.
Slugs presses Bishop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slugs.
Slugs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slugs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop blocks an elbow strike.
Slugs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bishop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slugs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Slugs scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slugs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slugs lands a knee to the body.
Slugs lands an elbow inside.
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doug Slugs!
During a confident post fight interview, Doug Slugs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Keith Bishop was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Be Back Fans'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Boomer (ranked 683 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Grizzley Adams (ranked 21 p4p, 77 weight class). Mike Boomer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boomer sprawls well. Boomer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boomer to score with a decent uppercut.
Boomer looks to throw a body kick
and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Boomer didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boomer looking for a sweep. Not yet Boomer, not yet.
Adams stays in close to Boomer's body and controls the position.
Adams works over Boomer with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boomer is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams loads up on a big left hand. Boomer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Adams looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Boomer can't hide his disappointment, as Adams celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grizzley Adams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toran Roth (ranked 930 p4p, 1228 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 149 p4p, 187 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dogodine u Prizrenu. Toran Roth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Garrett's chin.
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28
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett tries to bum rush Roth with a series of wild strikes but Roth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth slips under a jab.
Roth throws a nice looking combination but Garrett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
Garrett throws a shot from downtown. Roth moves away and avoids it.
Roth 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.
Garrett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garrett holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett has a closed guard, preventing Roth from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roth tries to stand but Garrett is controlling from the bottom.
Garrett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrett's guard.
Roth is pressing down on Garrett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrett is holding on for now.
Roth not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roth wants to free his trapped foot but Garrett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garrett tries to roll over but Roth keeps him under control.
Roth wants to free his trapped foot but Garrett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garrett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garrett won't allow Roth to pass to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Garrett shows good takedown defense.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Garrett misses.
Roth shoots in but no luck this time.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Roth's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Roth.
Roth swinging wildly here.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Garrett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roth has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett works Roth's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrett's corner calls for a 1-2. Garrett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett swings for the body but Roth moves out of range.
Garrett thuds his right hand into Roth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett lands a jab to the nose.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Roth. Those never looked like landing.
Roth moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Garrett slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett misses the jab.
Roth throws a big counter combination but Garrett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Roth staying out of range there.
Roth scores with a takedown into Garrett's guard.
Garrett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roth trying to control but Garrett is working from the bottom.
Roth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garrett keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
Roth wants to stand but Garrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Garrett keeping full guard, as Roth tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roth misses with a jab to the body
and Garrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth looks for a takedown but Garrett sprawls well.
Roth scores with a nice head shot.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Garrett moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Garrett backing up. Garrett nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
Garrett wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roth has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Roth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range.
Roth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Roth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrett misses the jab.
Roth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth slips a jab from Garrett.
Bo Garrett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Roth.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roth. Roth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roth staying out of range there.
Garrett works Roth's body with a nice hook.
Roth throws a looping overhand right but Garrett ducks down to avoid it.
Garrett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roth with a body shot.
Garrett drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roth is keeping busy.
Garrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth wants to break free but Garrett has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garrett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roth's brow.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Garrett lands an uppercut.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Bo Garrett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth is trying to force a seperation but Garrett has the dominant position.
Garrett has a couple of punches blocked by Roth.
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett with the counter takedown but Roth avoids it easily.
Roth misses with a hook
and Garrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth takes one to the side of the head.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roth was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Roth ducks right into an uppercut from Garrett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth works over Garrett's head and body with a nice combination.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth slips a jab from Garrett.
Roth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
A slow jab from Garrett misses its intended target.
Roth blocks a jab.
Garrett moves into the clinch.
Garrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roth moves out of range as Garrett strikes.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
A combination from Roth does no damage.
Garrett throws out a counter right but Roth avoids it with no problem.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Roth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roth looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
Garrett lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a looping left.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett presses Roth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Roth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws an overhand right that lands on Roth's shoulder, as Roth tries to avoid the shot.
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Roth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garrett swivels and escapes.
Garrett drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Garrett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roth prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Roth has a couple of punches blocked by Garrett.
Garrett stalling the fight.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Roth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garrett uses from the top position.
Roth is looking for a triangle but Garrett pushes his legs off easily.
Roth wants to stand up but Garrett is controlling him.
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Roth looking for a sweep. Not yet Roth, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth is looking for a triangle but Garrett pushes his legs off easily.
Garrett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrett works over Roth with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth wants to stand but Garrett is controlling the position.
Garrett lands a couple of elbows.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Roth keeping full guard, as Garrett tries to pass.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roth's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth pulls Garrett in close to his closed guard and prevents Garrett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garrett wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Garrett dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Roth throws a series of punches but Garrett avoids them all with ease.
Garrett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roth misses with a few strikes there.
Garrett has managed to clinch.
Roth blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Roth blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roth blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roth after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth blocking some punches.
Garrett lands a shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roth moves away.
Some wild striking there from Roth.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garrett scores with the left hand. Roth knows he should have avoided that one.
Roth blocks a jab.
Roth throwing a counter right hand but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Roth gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roth is controlling the pace.
Garrett trying to control from the bottom.
Toran Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth trying to control from half guard but Garrett is working away.
Garrett is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roth is trying to control. Garrett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garrett tries to get to full guard but Roth has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garrett wants to control but Roth is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrett is on top in guard.
Roth trying to control the position here.
Garrett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garrett stops Roth from standing up.
Garrett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrett has managed to get both his arms back between Roth's legs - danger averted.
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett defends well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garrett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrett controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toran Roth.
I think Garrett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Toran Roth retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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