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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 2997 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 374 p4p, 353 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python fails with the takedown
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Takala moves into the clinch successfully.
Takala scores with a shot to the side of Python's head.
Takala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Python's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Takala.
Takala controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python blocking some punches.
Python has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takala uses from the top position.
Python is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala tries to stand but Python is controlling from the bottom.
Python has an active guard here but Takala has managed to pass into half guard.
Python is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Python tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takala avoids the attempt from Python to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Python postures up in Takala's guard and throws a big left but Takala blocks it.
Python trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Python is pushing down on Takala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takala is fighting to maintain full guard but Python has managed to sneak the leg through.
Python tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Takala.
Takala desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takala is trying to maintain the position but Python is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takala is staying active underneath Python, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Python is looking for a kimura here.
Takala moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Python accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Python wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takala lands a jab to Python's midsection.
Takala clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Takala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyrius Python's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takala throws a body kick that misses.
Python drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takala defends it well.
Python tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Python shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takala pinned against the cage. Takala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Python shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Python backwards.
A short left from Takala.
Takala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Python is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrius Python.
Takala blocks a body shot from Python.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Python.
Python is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Takala.
Python is trying to push Takala away but Takala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Python takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takala stalling in the clinch.
Python fails to pull guard.
Takala lands with a light punch inside.
Tino Takala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takala misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
Takala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Takala to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala pushes Python back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Python is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takala lands an uppercut.
 Python is rocked!
Takala is working Python over against the cage.
Takala lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Python to his knees! Takala keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Cyrius Python had this to say: 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bong (ranked 2091 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Tommy Jenkins (ranked 254 p4p, 343 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Bong.
Bong tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Bong swinging wildly here.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Bong blocks an elbow strike.
Bong blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bong avoids it.
Bong is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jenkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bong is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Billy Bong has been cut.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Bong blocks it.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bong is defending well for now.
Bong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoiding damage.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but Bong is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Bong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bong misses with a knee strike.
Bong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Bong 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jenkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bong avoids it.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bong takes an elbow to the temple.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Bong in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bong letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Bong in his tracks for a moment.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jenkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins has Bong pressed against the cage, preventing Bong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bong is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bong's defenses.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
Bong takes an elbow to the temple.
Bong managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Jenkins stalling the fight.
Bong has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Bong - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Jenkins, and another! Bong is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tommy Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brook (ranked 1554 p4p, 1986 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 204 p4p, 243 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Brook with a series of wild strikes but Brook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brook changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvalho looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brook wants to take a breather but Carvalho is having none of it.
Brook is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvalho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Carvalho tries to kick Brook off but Brook keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carvalho is not content to let Brook control the position.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Brook is controlling him
Brook 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.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Carvalho is working away.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
Carvalho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brook.
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.
Carvalho is defending against the submission attempts here by Brook.
Brook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brook moves into full mount! Carvalho won't be happy about that!
Carvalho is trying to stand.
Carvalho in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brook throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Carvalho is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brook working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook working for a submission but Carvalho is keeping him at bay.
Carvalho is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brook throwing strikes here but Carvalho is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Carvalho is in a horrible position here. Brook smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carvalho takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brook is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carvalho has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carvalho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brook breaks from Carvalho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brook looking to finish Carvalho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carvalho!
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brook with the ground and pound from mount.
Brook lands a heavy elbow.
Brook lands a big shot there that rocks Carvalho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brook wants to finish this one by submission but Carvalho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brook.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brook cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Brook's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carvalho throws a combination. Brook tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Brook half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brook here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Brook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brook drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carvalho sprawls and moves away.
Brook moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a series of punches but Brook moves out of range.
It looked like Brook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brook closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Brook getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho is not content to let Brook control the position.
Brook slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Brook lands with a punch from half guard.
Brook stops Carvalho from getting back to his feet.
Brook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carvalho is just riding it out for now. Brook eventually gives up the hold.
Brook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brook connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho pushes Brook off looking to stand but Brook dives back in and keeps control.
Brook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Brook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carvalho is looking to escape.
Brook has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Carvalho defend it? Brook steps over the head and cranks it - Carvalho is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Brook!
A very excited looking Danny Brook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Faulk (ranked 890 p4p, 1499 weight class) and Loratcho Bradock (ranked 118 p4p, 207 weight class). Bradock has chosen KEVIN O CHRIS - PITBULLZADO 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loratcho Bradock!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradock tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Bradock.
Faulk tries to clinch there but Bradock circles away.
Bradock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faulk staying out of range there.
Bradock tries to clinch there but Faulk circles away.
Faulk is looking to score with low kicks.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradock misses the jab.
Bradock throws a head kick that misses.
Bradock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faulk on the side of the head.
Faulk takes the fight into the clinch.
Faulk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Faulk scores with a shot to the side of Bradock's head.
Faulk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faulk's brow.
Bradock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bradock misses with an elbow over the top.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faulk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bradock.
Bradock is stalling here.
Bradock lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faulk is trying to push Bradock away but Bradock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradock wants to stall.
Bradock tries a knee to the head but Faulk blocks it.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Faulk.
Faulk blocks an elbow strike from Bradock.
Bradock landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk misses with a punch on the inside.
Faulk blocks the elbow strike.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faulk tries to break free but Bradock pushes him back against the cage.
Faulk avoiding damage as Bradock throws knees to the body.
Bradock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faulk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Faulk blocks an elbow strike.
Bradock lands an elbow that stopped Faulk in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradock lands a right hand.
A short left from Faulk.
Faulk avoiding damage as Bradock throws knees to the body.
Bradock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faulk stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faulk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradock connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faulk wants to break free but Bradock has control.
Bradock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradock stalling in the clinch but Faulk improves position.
Bradock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faulk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faulk is struggling to control the position.
Bradock lands an elbow inside that Faulk shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faulk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Faulk works on Bradock's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Bradock lands with a light punch inside.
Faulk manages to break the clinch.
Bradock digs a good body shot into Faulk's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faulk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradock.
A little feinted left hand from Faulk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Faulk clinches with his opponent.
Faulk can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
Bradock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bradock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bradock connects with a knee to the head.
 Faulk is rocked!
Bradock has Faulk pressed against the cage, preventing Faulk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faulk lands a nice uppercut.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loratcho Bradock 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.
Faulk lands a jab-cross combination.
Bradock throws the kick towards the body but Faulk avoids it.
Bradock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bradock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faulk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bradock.
Bradock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kevin Faulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradock misses with a straight left.
Faulk avoids the head kick by Bradock.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bradock avoids the head kick by Faulk.
Faulk misses with a head kick.
Faulk walks into a straight right hand from Bradock.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradock. Faulk does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk closes the distance and clinches.
Faulk misses with a punch on the inside.
Faulk misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Faulk.
A short right from Bradock on the inside.
Bradock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faulk blocks it with crossed arms.
Bradock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faulk's defenses.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faulk.
Faulk just leaning against Bradock, taking a breather.
Bradock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faulk blocks the elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faulk.
Bradock lands a nice elbow.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
Faulk misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faulk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faulk is trying to break free.
Faulk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Bradock lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kevin Faulk has been cut.
Faulk lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faulk avoids it.
Bradock misses with an elbow over the top.
Faulk tries to work over Bradock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Faulk.
Faulk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradock is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faulk.
Faulk is stalling here.
Bradock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faulk misses with a punch on the inside.
Faulk blocks an elbow strike.
Faulk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faulk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradock lands a high kick!
Faulk moves out of range as Bradock throws a body kick.
Bradock throws a nice looking combination but Faulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faulk is looking for a counter combo.
Faulk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faulk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Faulk pushes Bradock up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Faulk as Bradock tries to tie him up.
Faulk works on Bradock's body with a couple of short punches.
Bradock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faulk effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faulk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faulk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Faulk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faulk tries to clinch there but Bradock circles away.
Bradock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bradock throws a body kick that misses.
Faulk throws a nice looking combination but Bradock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Loratcho Bradock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Faulk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Faulk looks to land a right hand but Bradock moved out of range.
Bradock throws a hook but Faulk blocks it.
Bradock thuds his right hand into Faulk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bradock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bradock punishes Faulk's body with a nice straight punch.
Bradock misses with a wild body shot.
Bradock misses the shot to the body.
Bradock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faulk thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Bradock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Bradock. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock keeps the fight on the outside.
Faulk misses with a head kick.
Bradock swings for the body but Faulk moves out of range.
Bradock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Faulk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bradock takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock looks to land a right hand but Faulk moved out of range.
Bradock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faulk ducks under a wild hook from Bradock.
Faulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradock.
Bradock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Faulk counters with a left and a right that stings Bradock.
Bradock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faulk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faulk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faulk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Faulk pushes Bradock up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Bradock.
Bradock pushes off an throws an elbow but Faulk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Faulk.
Bradock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but Faulk blocks with his arms.
Faulk blocks the elbow strike.
Bradock taking a breather.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bradock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradock is trying to stall.
Faulk lands a shot to the body.
Faulk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faulk stalling against the cage.
Faulk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faulk lands a nice uppercut.
Bradock is looking to control Faulk's arms but Faulk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradock has his back to the cage.
Bradock throws an elbow but it misses.
Faulk misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
A short right from Faulk on the inside.
Faulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradock misses with a hook
and Faulk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faulk gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
Bradock being controlled against the cage.
Faulk slowing the pace effectively.
Bradock takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
Faulk lands an uppercut.
Faulk avoiding damage as Bradock throws knees to the body.
Bradock trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock letting Faulk take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock is rocked!
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!
Faulk tries to stall but Bradock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faulk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faulk effectively controlling the action here.
Faulk breaks from the clinch.
Faulk tries to clinch there but Bradock circles away.
Faulk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kevin Faulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bradock misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bradock.
Loratcho Bradock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradock swats away the attempt to clinch by Faulk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Faulk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bradock 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loratcho Bradock!
Loratcho Bradock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Barnes (ranked 692 p4p, 1283 weight class) and Ali Dixon (ranked 109 p4p, 195 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 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 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Barnes misses the jab.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Barnes slips a straight right by Dixon.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Dixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Dixon back into the cage.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips a straight right by Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Dixon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Ali Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Dixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dixon takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Dixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.
Dixon blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Dixon misses the jab.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
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 Sam Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes is looking to wear down Dixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sam Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixon is looking to clinch.
Dixon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dixon! But no joy.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon 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.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Dixon.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Dixon's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes clinches.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon lands a jab to the head.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Dixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Dixon tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barnes slips a jab from Dixon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dixon lands the left hand.
Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Dixon connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dixon pushes Barnes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
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.
Dixon dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Dixon pushes Barnes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dixon to see if he's OK.
Barnes stands up and beckons Dixon to his feet.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Dixon jumps back.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dixon! But no joy.
Nice cross by Dixon.
Dixon moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Dixon checks a low kick from Barnes.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Dixon saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes scores with a one two! Dixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dixon misses with the combination.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Dixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Dixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Barnes clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dixon tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dixon will feel that in the morning.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dixon is able to avoid easily.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Dixon.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dixon.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Dixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Dixon lands the left hand.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Dixon.
Barnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Dixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ali Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Dixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Dixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dixon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Dixon tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a lazy body kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dixon tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Barnes throws a lazy body kick
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Dixon saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Ali Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Sam Barnes 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 569 p4p, 1278 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 81 p4p, 171 weight class). Averescu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dan Averescu enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Averescu slips under a jab.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Averescu misses with a body shot.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Averescu down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Averescu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Averescu is rocked!
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anderson plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Averescu swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Averescu face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Brownie Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rusev (ranked 538 p4p, 1051 weight class) and Hyseon Whang (ranked 74 p4p, 142 weight class). Alexander Rusev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Rusev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyseon Whang!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Whang misses.
Whang lands a really nice looking cross but Rusev seems unphased.
A slow jab from Whang misses its intended target.
Whang tries to sprawl but Rusev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Whang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rusev trying to control the action but Whang is working from the bottom.
Rusev wants to pass the guard but Whang is defending well.
Rusev wants to work for an arm triangle but Whang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Whang defends it.
Whang is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whang keeps working.
Whang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whang trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev is trying for a kimura here. Whang looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rusev wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rusev!
Alexander Rusev retains his light heavyweight title!
Alexander Rusev 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 425 p4p, 1277 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 58 p4p, 174 weight class). Tiger's entrance music is Alok - Hear Me Tonight. A fine choice. Nathan Leal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiger.
Tiger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leal manages to avoid it.
Leal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leal manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tiger.
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tiger. Those never looked like landing.
Tiger misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiger lands a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lion Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiger cracks Leal with an open hand slap.
Tiger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leal's head.
Tiger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands a jab to Leal's midsection.
Leal walks into a straight right hand from Tiger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiger connects with a jab.
Tiger lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Leal falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
Lion Tiger retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Lion Tiger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 353 p4p, 979 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 53 p4p, 131 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. 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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcon misses with a double jab.
Falcon throws a right hand that Shima ducks under and follows up with a left that Shima also avoids with ease.
Falcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shima moves away.
Falcon tries to keep at a distance but Shima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falcon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Falcon is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.
Falcon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shima avoiding damage.
Falcon blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcon tries to break the clinch but Shima is controlling the position.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falcon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Shima.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Falcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shima avoiding damage.
Falcon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcon wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Good body shot from Shima.
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.
Shima misses with some punches.
Falcon tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcon controls his hands.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Falcon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shima has Falcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Falcon's ribcage. Falcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Falcon can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcon wants to take the fight to the mat but Shima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima is struggling to control the position.
Falcon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Falcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shima prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shima has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima pushes Falcon up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcon goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon leaves Shima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falcon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shima tries a body shot but Falcon blocks it.
Falcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Falcon breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Falcon.
As Falcon looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Falcon just gets out of the way.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcon tries to clinch but Shima is having none of it.
Falcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima.
Shima throws a big counter combination but Falcon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcon misses with a body shot.
Shima instigates a clinch.
Falcon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Falcon scores with the left hand. Shima knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Falcon misses.
Falcon loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcon can do to turn this around?
Falcon slips a jab and a cross from Shima.
Shima moves into the clinch.
Falcon prevents a body shot from Shima.
Falcon blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima just leaning against Falcon, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon being controlled against the cage.
Shima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Falcon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon letting Shima take a breather here.
Shima tries a body shot but Falcon blocks it.
Falcon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shima is pushing Falcon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shima here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shima misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falcon has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Falcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shima counters with a one-two to the body.
Jack Falcon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon is trying to force a seperation but Shima has the dominant position.
Falcon is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Falcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falcon can't get the takedown.
Shima has Falcon pressed against the cage.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shima has Falcon pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Tetsuo Shima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima clinches up with Falcon and pushes him back against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Falcon's ribcage. Falcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcon backwards.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shima, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 238 p4p, 863 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 33 p4p, 129 weight class). The Royal Savage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sparky Anderson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Savage is looking to counter punch.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Savage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Savage makes his way to full guard, as Anderson worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Savage keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage misses the jab.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Savage lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
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 The Royal Savage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Savage.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Savage is trying to keep an underhook but Anderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Savage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson prevents Savage from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!
Savage is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Savage is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savage is holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson throws some wild stikes that Savage manages to avoid easily.
Savage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Anderson.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Savage is squirming around nicely.
Savage tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
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.
Anderson controlling his opponent.
Sparky Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Savage dodges it nicely.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Savage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Savage blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savage has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Anderson's lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Savage.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Savage lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Royal Savage clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Savage - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Anderson is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Savage as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savage.
Savage misses with some punches.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Anderson lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Savage manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savage throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a body shot.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
The Royal Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage misses the jab.
Savage throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage jabs at Anderson's body.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Royal Savage had his way with Sparky Anderson in that 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!
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Savage connects with a single shot there.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Savage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Royal Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Anderson! He's out on his feet! Savage rushes in and drops Anderson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage retains his lightweight title!
The Royal Savage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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