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Sucker Punch Pro Series 175 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 2515 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 296 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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7 - 7 - 0 |
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191 cm
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270
12 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class 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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic slips a jab from Zurauskas.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a right hand to the body.
Zurauskas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Republic. Republic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
Zurauskas throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Zurauskas catches Republic right on the button with a cross.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Republic.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Zurauskas tries to break free but Republic pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas blocks an uppercut.
Republic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Republic tries to land a knee to the head but Zurauskas blocks with his arms.
Republic prevents a body shot from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Republic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zurauskas breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Zurauskas catches Republic right on the button with a cross.
Zurauskas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zurauskas. That's going to slow Republic down.
Zurauskas lands a jab to Republic's midsection.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Republic slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic defending well as Zurauskas loads up on a big left hand.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zurauskas misses with a lunging right hand
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Republic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zurauskas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Zurauskas misses its intended target.
Zurauskas lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas scores with a nice right hand.
Zurauskas swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Zurauskas misses.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zurauskas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Republic tries to clinch but Zurauskas is having none of it.
Republic slaps away a takedown attempt from Zurauskas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Banana Republic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zurauskas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Republic throws out a counter right but Zurauskas avoids it with no problem.
Zurauskas scores with a nice head shot.
Zurauskas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Zurauskas.
A telegraphed right hand from Zurauskas misses the target.
Zurauskas looks to land a combination but Republic avoids it well.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zurauskas swats away the attempt to clinch by Republic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Republic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Republic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zurauskas misses with a jab to the body
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zurauskas lands a right hook to the body.
Zurauskas dips to his left and cracks Republic with an uppercut!
Zurauskas missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zurauskas throws a right hand that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zurauskas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Republic tries to move into range but Zurauskas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Republic slips under a jab.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zurauskas misses with a hook
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters by clinching up.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Zurauskas fails with a takedown attempt.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zurauskas throws a lazy uppercut
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Republic walks into a left hand.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas misses the jab.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zurauskas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Republic moves away from the strike by Zurauskas.
Paulius Zurauskas is winning the standup battle so far.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the body
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zurauskas connects with a body shot that sends Republic's belly button to the back.
Zurauskas tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zurauskas throws a lazy uppercut
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Zurauskas throws a hook but Republic avoids it easily.
Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Zurauskas shakes him off and moves away.
Zurauskas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Republic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas misses with a leg kick
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Zurauskas misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zurauskas misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic slips a jab from Zurauskas.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic ducks under a wild hook from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Zurauskas.
Republic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Zurauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Republic controls the action.
Zurauskas manages to break the clinch.
Republic has closed the distance and engaged Zurauskas in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zurauskas throws a hook to the side of Republic's head but Republic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Republic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zurauskas with a body shot.
Zurauskas cracks Republic with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick from Zurauskas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Republic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zurauskas throws a poor cross that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
Republic has Zurauskas up against the cage in a clinch.
Republic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zurauskas's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas is trying to force a seperation but Republic has the dominant position.
Zurauskas avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the cage.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Republic lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Republic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zurauskas throws a low kick but Republic moves out of range easily.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Republic saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
A low kick from Zurauskas is predictable there
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Banana Republic.
I think Republic 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Banana Republic!
A less than humble Banana Republic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 2558 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Peter Beardsley (ranked 301 p4p, 190 weight class). Dupree comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Vedder - Society. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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37 - 32 - 0 |
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13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Beardsley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Dupree keeps it at a distance.
Beardsley tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Dupree misses its target.
Dupree tries to work over Beardsley's front leg with a kick but Beardsley checks it.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupree thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beardsley thuds his right hand into Dupree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Beardsley misses.
Beardsley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Beardsley. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Dupree does it's job there.
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Beardsley. Beardsley maintains the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Beardsley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beardsley lands a body shot.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beardsley.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beardsley is working Dupree over against the cage.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree wants to stall.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
Beardsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dupree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupree throws the left hand but Beardsley avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupree seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut.
Dupree connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beardsley tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupree's corner calls for a 1-2. Dupree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Dupree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dupree moves out of range of the strikes.
Beardsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dupree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beardsley's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dupree.
Dupree lands a nice shot to the body.
Beardsley with the inside leg kick.
Beardsley misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree stuns Beardsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dupree misses with a straight left.
A jab from Dupree misses.
Dupree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beardsley on the side of the head.
Beardsley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dupree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupree connects with an inside leg kick.
Dupree swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley counters with an outside leg kick.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Dupree moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Beardsley. Beautiful body shot.
Dupree scores with a body shot.
Dupree tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Dupree.
Dupree scores with a nice body kick.
Dupree lands a nice shot that snaps Beardsley's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree looks to land a combination. Beardsley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dupree scores with a nice strike.
Dupree throws a body punch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupree throws a sloppy body shot
and Beardsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupree throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beardsley counters with a straight right hand.
Beardsley throws a right hand that Dupree ducks under and follows up with a left that Dupree also avoids with ease.
Beardsley throws a hook but Dupree avoids it easily.
Dupree went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beardsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beardsley needs to keep his hands up - Dupree had a free shot at his head there.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dupree, as that shot connected.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beardsley tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Dupree lands a right hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a body punch but Dupree moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Beardsley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beardsley clinches with his opponent.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
Beardsley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beardsley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Beardsley misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a few strikes there.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Christophe Dupree is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dupree.
A nice left hand lands by Dupree.
Beardsley tries to work over Dupree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beardsley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree lands with a left to the head.
Dupree struggles to land a body shot inside as Beardsley controls his hands.
Beardsley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dupree seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beardsley can turn it around.
Peter Beardsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dupree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beardsley's elbow.
Dupree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dupree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beardsley is defending well for now.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beardsley lands a hook that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Beardsley breaks from the clinch.
Dupree takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dupree drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beardsley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beardsley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupree misses the target.
Beardsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beardsley works the jab nicely.
Dupree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dupree will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dupree throws out a loose jab but Beardsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree lands a jab to Beardsley's midsection.
Beardsley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dupree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dupree.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Beardsley is just out of range.
Beardsley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dupree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beardsley. Beardsley obviously looking to wear him down.
Beardsley tries to bum rush Dupree with a series of wild strikes but Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beardsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dupree circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beardsley is breathing heavily.
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Dupree scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beardsley in his tracks.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dupree.
Dupree swings for the body but Beardsley moves out of range.
Dupree dips to his left and cracks Beardsley with an uppercut!
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Beardsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dupree looks to land a combination but Beardsley avoids it well.
Beardsley thows a leg kick but Dupree checks it
and Dupree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beardsley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beardsley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beardsley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beardsley moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.
Dupree throws a head punch that misses.
Dupree scores with a shot to the side of Beardsley's head.
Still in the clinch, Dupree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dupree lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dupree here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice body punch from Beardsley - that landed with a thud.
Beardsley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree pushes Beardsley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dupree lands with a light punch inside.
Beardsley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Dupree, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beardsley moves to clinch but Dupree breaks away
and Dupree counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Dupree dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dupree blocks a head kick by Beardsley.
Dupree is looking to counter punch.
Beardsley throws a lazy uppercut
and Dupree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Beardsley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Beardsley blocks the leg kick.
Dupree chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beardsley can pounce on him.
Dupree throws a lazy right hand but Beardsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dupree slips under a jab from Beardsley.
Dupree tries to land a leg kick but Beardsley saw it coming and moves away.
Beardsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Dupree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beardsley under the eye.
Dupree connects with the punch.
That has opened up Peter Beardsley's cut even more.
Beardsley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dupree cracks a nice hook into Beardsley's ribs.
Beardsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beardsley avoids the body shot from Dupree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree throws a head kick but Beardsley moves out of range.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
Dupree with a hook.
Dupree throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beardsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beardsley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardsley motions for Dupree to come forward. Beardsley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beardsley misses with a straight right.
It looked like Dupree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beardsley tries to move into range but Dupree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dupree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beardsley misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely.
Beardsley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beardsley scores with a hook.
Dupree lands a big right hook! Beardsley looks hurt but is still standing! Dupree lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Beardsley falls down and Dupree dives in with a huge hammer fist! Beardsley's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Dupree runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
A very excited looking Christophe Dupree 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Imani Idowu (ranked 941 p4p, 1099 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 110 p4p, 130 weight class). Wright has chosen Come out to play 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Imani Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Idowu with the inside leg kick.
Wright tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
and Idowu counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wright has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Imani Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cleon Wright spoke after the fight, saying 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 603 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Olli Lindholm (ranked 83 p4p, 195 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian pipe band. Robert MacArthur Jnr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olli Lindholm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindholm throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab. Lindholm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindholm ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
Lindholm throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Lindholm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Lindholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Lindholm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Lindholm.
Lindholm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lindholm staying out of range there.
Lindholm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice combo by Lindholm! Oh, that's hurt him - MacArthur Jnr falls to the canvas and Lindholm follows him into side control.
 MacArthur Jnr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindholm landing strikes.
Oh MacArthur Jnr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindholm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lindholm decides to stand up, so the ref orders MacArthur Jnr to his feet.
Lindholm cracks MacArthur Jnr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olli Lindholm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bolt (ranked 300 p4p, 883 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 44 p4p, 121 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Bolt jabs at Gregor's body.
Bolt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Bolt.
Bolt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gregor.
It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Gregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bolt doesn't seem phased though.
Bolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gregor throws a one two combo.
Gregor misses with the combination.
Gregor tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Gregor crashes against the mat.
Gregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Bolt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Gregor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gregor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor in side control, throwing shots but Bolt defends.
Gregor throws a strike aimed at the side of Bolt's head but Bolt avoids it well.
Gregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bolt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gregor thows a huge punch but Bolt dodges it nicely.
Bolt controlling the position for now.
Gregor thows a huge punch but Bolt dodges it nicely.
Bolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregor.
Bolt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gregor.
Gregor throws a strike but Bolt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gregor lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolt has wrist control.
Bolt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bolt moves away from the strike by Gregor.
Bolt misses with a body punch
and Bolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Bolt slips the punch.
Bolt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gregor just manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Gregor. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt throws a low kick but Gregor moves out of range easily.
Gregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gregor works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregor looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Bolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gregor.
Despite the aggression on Gregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolt.
Gregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt walks into a left hand.
Gregor misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Gregor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolt to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Gregor as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bolt.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Gregor catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gregor.
A combination from Gregor does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor tries to bum rush Bolt with a series of wild strikes but Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bolt throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolt throws a right and a left that Gregor avoids nicely.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor.
Bolt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gregor throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Bolt throwing a counter right hand but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Bolt moves out of range.
It looked like Bolt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryan Bolt is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a double jab
and Bolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolt counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryan Bolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregor's head backwards.
Bolt digs a good hook to Gregor's body.
Bolt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gregor's hands.
Bolt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Bolt's cut is getting worse.
Gregor 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.
Bolt connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt misses the shot to the body.
Bolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregor.
Gregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolt works the jab nicely.
Gregor moves away from the strike by Bolt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bolt.
Gregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregor at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bolt.
Gregor misses with a hook to the body
and Bolt counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregor avoids the body shot from Bolt.
Gregor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bolt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Gregor moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Gregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Bolt.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot.
Bolt tried to counter with a leg kick but Gregor avoided it.
Bolt dodges the punch combination from Gregor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Bolt dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolt lands a body shot.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolt.
No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gregor misses with a hook
and Bolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws an off balance right hand
and Gregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt misses with a straight left.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
and Bolt counters with a good low kick that Gregor was not able to check.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Bolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gregor throws a counter combo.
Gregor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolt, which made it look bad.
Bolt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolt.
Gregor ducks right into an uppercut from Bolt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Bolt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolt slips a straight right by Gregor.
A left lands for Bolt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor cracks Bolt with a good jab.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Gregor connects with a jab.
Jab by Bolt.
Gregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bolt to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolt scores with a nice head shot.
Bolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bolt can pounce on him.
Bolt tests Gregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Bolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gregor throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt throwing a counter right hand but Gregor manages to avoid it.
Gregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bolt back to the cage. Gregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolt throws a combination. Gregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt lands with a nice combination. Gregor backs away looking to recover.
Bolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Bolt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Bolt!
After winning the bout, Ryan Bolt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 1016 p4p, 1053 weight class) and Lemmy Bang (ranked 120 p4p, 123 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chase the bag (King Von). Bang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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144
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemmy Bang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a right hand
enabling Bang to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab.
Bang darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Bang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws a head kick that Bang semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson throws a hook but Bang avoids it easily.
Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
Bang manages to pull guard.
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bang is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Bang has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Bang has his feet on Anderson's thighs here. He's pushed Anderson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anderson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemmy Bang!
A very excited looking Lemmy Bang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Jesus Karter (ranked 718 p4p, 355 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 115 p4p, 56 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander lands a body shot.
Karter motions for Alexander to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karter avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexander counters with a thumping low kick.
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Alexander cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karter checks a low kick from Alexander.
Karter misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter throws the left hand but Alexander avoids the punch easily.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Alexander checks a leg kick.
Alexander connects with a jab.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Alexander moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Karter blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Alexander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Alexander finds it's way through Karter's defenses.
Alexander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander connects with the punch.
Marcus Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter thows a leg kick but Alexander checks it
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a push kick but Alexander slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexander thumps Karter with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Karter throws the kick towards the body but Alexander avoids it.
Alexander keeps Karter at a distance using the push kick.
Alexander fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Alexander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alexander tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it.
Alexander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Karter slams his shin into Alexander's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexander is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexander just manages to avoid it.
Alexander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander catches Karter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Karter shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Alexander throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marcus Alexander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Alexander.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
Alexander misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexander connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter.
Alexander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Alexander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexander cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter misses with a low kick.
Alexander scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick lands for Karter.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Alexander.
Alexander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Alexander avoids the body shot from Karter.
Alexander connects with a nice looking jab.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Karter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexander as he connects with a hook.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karter. Karter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexander stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander lands with a kick to the ribs.
Karter walks into a jab.
Alexander misses with a left hand
and Alexander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Alexander throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a single leg into guard. Alexander didn't expect that.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter throws an elbow that misses. Alexander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karter's guard. Nice move by Alexander!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karter wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alexander is now in half guard.
Karter is looking to get back to full guard here but Alexander has managed to pass to side control instead.
Karter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexander wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Karter shoots in but no luck this time.
Karter moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Karter throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alexander finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
Alexander slips a jab from Karter.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
Karter scores with a head kick. Alexander tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexander lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alexander lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alexander with a jab.
Alexander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter. That did some damage!
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter lands a nice looking body kick.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Red Jesus Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Alexander.
A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick.
Karter takes one on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Karter down.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander flicks out a counter leg kick but Karter steps away.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander scores with a hook.
Alexander misses the jab.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Good work by Alexander as he checks the leg kick.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander thumps Karter with a low kick.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Alexander had a free shot at his head there.
Alexander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Alexander moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Alexander let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander lands a jab.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karter lands a body shot.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alexander.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Karter's leg but Karter calmly moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Alexander.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexander.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Alexander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alexander has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Alexander!
Marcus Alexander seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Red Jesus Karter spoke after the fight, saying 'Go fuck yourselves '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Deigos (ranked 491 p4p, 522 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 68 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Deigos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deigos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corcoran circles away quickly and effectively.
Deigos scores with a hook to the body. Corcoran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deigos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corcoran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corcoran connects with a high kick.
It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
The fighters circling - Deigos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corcoran lands an overhand right.
Deigos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corcoran lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Deigos swings widly with a right hand
and Deigos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Corcoran throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Deigos is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vinny Corcoran!
After the fight, Vinny Corcoran was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 101 p4p, 221 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 15 p4p, 25 weight class). Jihadi Joseph is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph throws a chopping leg kick but Jimenez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Joseph slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph dips to his left and cracks Jimenez with an uppercut!
Jimenez slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joseph throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Jimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joseph.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joseph tries to work over Jimenez's front leg with a kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joseph's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Joseph thumps Jimenez with a low kick.
Joseph swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Joseph.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Joseph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Joseph.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Joseph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Joseph's ribs.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph with the inside leg kick.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Jimenez jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
A left lands for Jimenez.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Jimenez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez lands a head kick!
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Joseph slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Joseph counter with a right hand.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joseph takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Nice uppercut there from Joseph.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
Jimenez throws a one two combo.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez takes a swing at Joseph's ribcage but misses.
Joseph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jimenez.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Joseph. That snapped Jimenez's head back.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Joseph misses with a double jab.
Jimenez misses with a looping left.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick from Jimenez.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Jimenez wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Jimenez misses
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Joseph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimenez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Joseph.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Joseph.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Joseph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joseph takes a step back to recover.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph with a nice calf kick.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joseph slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimenez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joseph scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimenez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Joseph scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez checks the leg kick.
Jimenez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Joseph throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Joseph throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph cracks a nice hook into Jimenez's ribs.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Joseph saw that one coming.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jimenez misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Joseph is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Joseph throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jimenez throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Jimenez scores with a spinning back kick!
Jimenez scores with a jab to the head.
A nice combination there by Joseph.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joseph scores with a jab to the head.
Jimenez blocks a leg kick.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joseph moves away.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Joseph throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Joseph walks into a jab.
Joseph moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Joseph throws a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Joseph tries to sprawl but Jimenez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jimenez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diogo Jimenez.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuro Nagasaki (ranked 95 p4p, 289 weight class) and Heller Cabrera (ranked 13 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nagasaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dead Souls - Joy Division . Yuro Nagasaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuro Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heller Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cabrera cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Cabrera takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
A short right from Cabrera.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Nagasaki controls the action.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki digs a right hand into Cabrera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrera's gas tank.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with the head strike.
Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Cabrera gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cabrera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cabrera tries to move into range but Nagasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera with a hook.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Cabrera.
Nagasaki tests Cabrera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Nagasaki works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Nagasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabrera in his tracks.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Cabrera looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki cracks Cabrera with an open hand slap.
Nagasaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cabrera misses with a hook.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabrera.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nagasaki.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Cabrera gets through Nagasaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Cabrera lunges at Nagasaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagasaki's hand.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Cabrera throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Cabrera seems unphased.
Cabrera misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Nagasaki scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
It seemed like Cabrera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Cabrera throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heller Cabrera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick but Cabrera moved away.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Nagasaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice cross by Cabrera.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera throws an off balance right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera cracks Nagasaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrera thinking.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Nagasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Cabrera wants to break free but Nagasaki has control.
Nagasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabrera backwards.
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Nagasaki walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Cabrera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cabrera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nagasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nagasaki tries to counter by clinching up but Cabrera breaks away and moves out of range.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heller Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Heller Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki with a jab.
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera motions for Nagasaki to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
Nagasaki clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki cracks Cabrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabrera can pounce on him.
Cabrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Cabrera works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Nagasaki attempts a counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it well and moves away.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabrera scores with a nice strike.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Cabrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heller Cabrera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Cabrera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabrera at a distance.
Heller Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Heller Cabrera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera stalks Nagasaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagasaki's face. Nagasaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagasaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cabrera.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Yuro Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Cabrera.
It looked like Nagasaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagasaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nagasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nagasaki as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrera with a nice calf kick.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Cabrera.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Cabrera is having none of it.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Cabrera avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Cabrera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 Cabrera is rocked!
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagasaki.
Cabrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagasaki finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cabrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagasaki throws a monster overhand right that drops Cabrera! Nagasaki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuro Nagasaki!
A very excited looking Yuro Nagasaki 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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