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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Helix (ranked 1671 p4p, 2728 weight class) and Joro Paveto (ranked 92 p4p, 154 weight class). Paveto has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joro Paveto!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix scores with a hook.
Paveto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helix attempts a counter takedown but Paveto avoids it well and moves away.
Helix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Helix's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Helix with a hook.
 Paveto is rocked!
Helix just misses with a punch to the body.
Paveto is still on wobbly legs! Can Helix finish him?
Paveto throws a right hand that misses
and Helix counters with a stiff right hand.
Paveto lands a jab to the nose.
Helix lands with an uppercut that bounces Paveto off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paveto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix cracks Paveto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Helix has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paveto to stand back up!
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Paveto misses.
Paveto seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix digs a good body shot into Paveto's ribs.
Bryce Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Paveto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Helix.
Paveto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paveto.
Helix looks to throw the jab but Paveto is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Helix.
Helix fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paveto is out of range.
Helix swings for the body but Paveto moves out of range.
Helix connects with a body shot that sends Paveto's belly button to the back.
Helix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paveto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helix's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Paveto blocks the low kick.
Paveto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helix connects with a single shot there.
Paveto swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
Helix throws a body punch but Paveto moves out of range.
Helix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paveto in his tracks.
Paveto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helix lands with a cross.
Helix throws a shot from downtown. Paveto moves away and avoids it.
Paveto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Helix with a body shot.
Helix misses with an uppercut.
Paveto throws a series of punches but Helix avoids them all with ease.
Helix misses with a body punch
and Helix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helix swings for the body but Paveto moves out of range.
Paveto unleashes a big counter combination but Helix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
Paveto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paveto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Helix moves out of range as Paveto strikes.
Helix swings for the body but Paveto moves out of range.
Paveto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paveto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helix scoring well with a low kick there.
Helix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paveto.
Helix throws out a loose jab but Paveto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paveto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Helix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helix thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paveto ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
Helix defending well as Paveto loads up on a big left hand.
Paveto looks to land a combination. Helix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paveto throws out a counter right but Helix avoids it with no problem.
Helix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paveto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paveto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helix cracks Paveto with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Helix.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Helix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Helix misses.
A shot to the body from Paveto misses
and Helix counters with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Paveto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Helix has got the better of the exchanges.
Helix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paveto at a distance.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helix misses with a looping left.
Helix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paveto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helix motions for Paveto to come forward. Helix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paveto at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto lands with a straight right. Helix didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Paveto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Helix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paveto can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix throws a hook to the side of Paveto's head but Paveto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix throws a chopping leg kick but Paveto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helix misses with a leg kick
and Paveto counters with a one-two to the body.
Paveto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helix.
Paveto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paveto throws a right and a left that Helix avoids nicely.
Paveto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paveto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Bryce Helix has been cut.
Paveto checks a low kick from Helix.
Good standup being displayed there by Helix as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryce Helix is winning the standup battle so far.
Helix scores with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Paveto. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix misses with an uppercut
and Paveto counters with a nice uppercut.
Helix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paveto throws out the jab.
Helix walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Helix lands with a straight right. Paveto didn't see that one coming.
Helix slips under a jab.
Helix works the jab nicely.
Paveto avoids the body shot from Helix.
Paveto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paveto takes one on the button.
Helix throws a big shot that misses.
Paveto throws a hook but Helix blocks it.
Helix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helix cracks a nice hook into Paveto's ribs.
Helix lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paveto throws a looping overhand right but Helix ducks down to avoid it.
Helix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paveto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paveto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paveto slips under a jab.
Helix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix feints and then cracks Paveto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paveto down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paveto. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paveto.
Paveto is looking for the big counter here.
Paveto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Paveto lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix misses the shot to the body.
Paveto moves forwards but Helix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paveto throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix works Paveto's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Paveto.
Paveto misses with a double jab.
Helix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paveto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paveto throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paveto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix throws a low kick but Paveto moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Helix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryce Helix's cut.
That's time! Helix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Paveto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Helix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paveto misses with a wild body shot.
Paveto staying out of range there.
Helix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Helix moves out of range of the strikes.
Helix looks to land a left hand but Paveto moved out of range nicely.
Helix throws a front kick that sends Paveto stumbling back into the cage.
Paveto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Helix misses the shot to the body.
Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paveto.
Paveto lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Helix. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helix.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paveto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helix misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Paveto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paveto throws out a counter right but Helix avoids it with no problem.
Paveto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paveto throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix misses with a low kick.
and Helix counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Paveto! He's just covering up as Helix starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce Helix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie White (ranked 1942 p4p, 2066 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 248 p4p, 264 weight class). White kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battlesick. McFistface comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tiptoe Through The Tulips kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronnie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFistface at a distance.
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White controls the position from side control.
McFistface is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but McFistface keeps working.
White tries to advance position but instead McFistface slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
McFistface holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McFistface's head.
McFistface is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but McFistface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McFistface is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard.
White trying to control the position here.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White keeping moving, preventing McFistface from controlling successfully.
McFistface is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to sweep here but McFistface controlling him for the moment.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but McFistface is one step ahead there.
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White leaves McFistface with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFistface takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McFistface closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. White did well to prevent McFistface getting side control.
White regains full guard. Nicely done.
McFistface preventing the sweep.
McFistface makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
White looking to sit in guard and control but McFistface gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McFistface trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFistface being controlled here momentarily.
McFistface trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
McFistface won't allow White to sweep him here.
McFistface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFistface gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McFistface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McFistface 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.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Ronnie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McFistface clinches.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFistface has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFistface avoids it.
McFistface missing with knees to the body.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McFistface.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White avoiding damage.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has McFistface pressed against the cage.
McFistface tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ronnie White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
McFistface being controlled against the cage.
McFistface lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White digs a right hand underneath McFistface's ribcage. McFistface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFistface landing knees to the body.
McFistface working aggressively here.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
McFistface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFistface avoids it.
White stalling the fight.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McFistface up against the cage.
McFistface blocks a body shot from White.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McFistface avoids it.
McFistface throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McFistface pulls guard successfully.
White wants to pass the guard but McFistface is keeping the position.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFistface controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White preventing the sweep.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White cracks McFistface with a solid left hand.
McFistface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to improve his position but McFistface is controlling well.
Dougie McFistface has got the better of the ground game so far.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McFistface's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McFistface's back!
McFistface rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
White prevents McFistface from improving his position.
Nice strikes from White there.
White is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McFistface as he works his way to full guard.
White 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
McFistface is trying to keep White in close.
McFistface is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McFistface holds on and takes a little breather.
White is stalling in the full guard.
McFistface keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie White will probably get the nod.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
White scores with a jab.
White misses the shot to the body.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFistface manages to avoid it.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by McFistface.
White throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McFistface fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFistface slips under a jab from White.
White leaves McFistface with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White works McFistface's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to sprawl but McFistface drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McFistface trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
McFistface is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White connecting with a few gentle strikes.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White looking to control.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFistface's guard.
White controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! McFistface looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McFistface looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McFistface!
White is trying to control McFistface's posture but McFistface avoids it.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McFistface has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
McFistface manages to get to full guard.
White trying to control but McFistface is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but McFistface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFistface looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dougie McFistface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White wants to control from the top but McFistface keeps moving.
McFistface is trying to keep White in close.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McFistface dives on top into guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronnie White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFistface connects with a couple of short punches.
McFistface won't allow White to sweep him here.
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 Ronnie White.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ronnie White thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Barnes (ranked 1199 p4p, 1408 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 165 p4p, 188 weight class). Mattias Lundgren acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lundgren prevents Barnes from standing back up.
Barnes has a hand on Lundgren's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lundgren takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lundgren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lundgren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Lundgren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Lundgren uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren punching from mount but Barnes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barnes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lundgren.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Lundgren landing strikes from the mount.
Lundgren goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren trying to control the position.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Lundgren won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Lundgren keeps moving.
Barnes is really struggling to control Lundgren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lundgren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes postures up in Lundgren's guard and throws a big left but Lundgren blocks it.
Lundgren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lundgren pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lundgren working the head and body with strikes.
Lundgren is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lundgren is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Lundgren from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mattias Lundgren dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lundgren.
Lundgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Lundgren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundgren tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lundgren looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Reggie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Reggie Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Lundgren's leg but Lundgren calmly moves out of range.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lundgren avoids it.
Lundgren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lundgren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Lundgren avoids nicely.
Lundgren blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lundgren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Lundgren's head.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tries to buck Lundgren off but Lundgren is having none of it.
Lundgren in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lundgren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Lundgren tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Lundgren trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren lands an elbow.
Lundgren tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lundgren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgren lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lundgren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgren trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Lundgren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes won't allow Lundgren to pass to mount.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes is trying to control Lundgren's posture but Lundgren avoids it.
Lundgren working the body and head with strikes.
Barnes prevents Lundgren from improving position.
Barnes wants to control but Lundgren postures up.
Barnes stops Lundgren from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lundgren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes trying to control but Lundgren flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the action but Lundgren just sinks the hooks in.
Lundgren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barnes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lundgren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lundgren not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren controlling well, preventing Barnes from escaping the position.
Mattias Lundgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundgren is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnes is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lundgren's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnes is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet but Lundgren has full control of the position and if anything, Barnes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Lundgren is looking for a choke. Barnes gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Barnes manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lundgren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lundgren's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattias Lundgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lundgren 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattias Lundgren!
Mattias Lundgren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 1020 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Timo Bader (ranked 142 p4p, 229 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bader is looking to clinch.
Bader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bader's head backwards.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnston scores with a one two! Bader had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Bader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bader slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader scores with a leg kick.
Bader tries to land a leg kick but Johnston saw it coming and moves away.
Bader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target.
Johnston feints a jab promting Bader to slip. Johnston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bader slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnston moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Johnston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnston.
A big left from Johnston misses.
Bader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader working away.
Johnston is looking to reverse the position.
Bader stands up.
Bader swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston connects with a looping right hand.
Johnston throws a right hand that misses
and Bader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Bader throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
Bader misses with a looping right.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Bader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bader cracks Johnston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Bader scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnston should have avoided that one.
Bader throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Johnston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Bader moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Bader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bader moves away from the strike by Johnston.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston misses with an uppercut.
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnston misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
Johnston takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Johnston misses
and Bader counters with a straight right hand.
Johnston tries to keep at a distance but Bader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader slips under a jab.
Johnston is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Bader. Beautiful body shot.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston lands a jab.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Bader lands a head kick. Johnston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnston tries to sprawl but Bader drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader is thwarting Johnston's attempts to control the position.
Johnston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bader is looking for a kimura but Johnston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bader to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is defending against the submission attempts here by Bader.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bader is working away from the top position though.
Bader seems to be working for a kimura but Johnston defends the submission attempt.
Bader is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnston trying to control from the bottom.
Bader stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bader pushes Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bader 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bader.
Johnston throws a right and a left that Bader avoids nicely.
Bader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bader misses the target.
Bader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
Bader moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Bader, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Bader as he connects with a hook.
Johnston slips a straight right by Bader.
Bader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Bader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
Bader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnston's hands.
Bader lands a jab to the head.
Johnston takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston misses the jab.
Johnston misses with a looping right.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Bader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bader staying out of range there.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Bader moves into the clinch.
Johnston is trying to force a seperation but Bader has the dominant position.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bader prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Bader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Bader's body. Bader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bader, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston 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.
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bader has time to react.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
Timo Bader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
Bader shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
Bader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnston lands with a right hand.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bader.
Johnston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnston digs a good body shot into Bader's ribs.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Johnston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Bader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Bader shoots in and drives through. Johnston sprawls well.
Johnston fails to land with a series of punches.
Bader misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston connects with a body shot that sends Bader's belly button to the back.
Johnston digs a good hook to Bader's body.
Johnston takes a swing at Bader's ribcage but misses.
Bader missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnston throws a right hand that Bader ducks under and follows up with a left that Bader also avoids with ease.
A combination from Bader does no damage.
Bader wants to clinch.
Bader avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Bader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bader misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Johnston lands.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Bader takes one to the chin there.
Bader throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston tests Bader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnston.
Bader lands a nice hook to Johnston's body. Johnston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bader's corner calls for a 1-2. Bader obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Bader moves away and avoids it.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Bader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Johnston.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Bader.
Bader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bader.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bader lands a nice hook to Johnston's body. Johnston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Johnston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Bader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Johnston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bader avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Bader lands a jab.
Bader throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bader throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston blocks a head kick by Bader.
Bader slips under a jab.
A jab from Bader misses.
Bader jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Bader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
Bader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnston moves out of range of the leg kick from Bader.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Bader misses.
Johnston misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader lands a jab to the nose.
Bader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Bader.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston lands the left hand.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Bader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnston lands a jab to the head.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
and Bader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bader misses with a body shot.
Bader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
Bader throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnston was covering up waiting for the punch and Bader finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bader stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnston throws a hook but Bader blocks it.
Bader lands with a straight right. Johnston didn't see that one coming.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnston moves out of range as Bader strikes.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston defending well as Bader loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Bader is out of range.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Bader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Johnston misses.
Bader closes the distance and clinches.
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston lands a lovely overhand right.
Bader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Bader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bader misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Bader counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Bader slips a jab from Johnston.
Johnston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Bader moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a leg kick but Johnston checks it.
Bader misses with a double jab.
Bader throws a hook but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston throwing a counter right hand but Bader manages to avoid it.
Johnston takes one to the chin there.
Bader lands with a good body shot.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Bader.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bader. Bader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Johnston misses.
A left and a right from Johnston both land. Nice combination.
Bader tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston connects with a crisp jab.
Bader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnston.
Bader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Uestus Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnston drops his hands momentarily and Bader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnston misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Bader.
Well Bader 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Bader!
A relieved looking Timo Bader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 949 p4p, 2463 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 135 p4p, 322 weight class). Toryiama comes to the cage accompanied by Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Ore wa Tokoton Tomaranai!. On his way into the cage it seems that Matsuhiro Toryiama has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matsuhiro Toryiama seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal is leaning against Toryiama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toryiama has Masvidal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masvidal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masvidal misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal has managed to clinch.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toryiama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal has managed to clinch.
Toryiama has Masvidal pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toryiama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masvidal tumbling to the mat - Toryiama dives into Masvidal's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to stand and escape but Toryiama is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal has control of Toryiama's left arm, preventing Toryiama from doing any damage.
Toryiama wants to pass the guard but Masvidal is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but Toryiama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Masvidal wants to sweep here but Toryiama controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toryiama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal throws a hook but Toryiama avoids it easily.
Toryiama blocks a jab.
Toryiama tries to counter with a takedown but Masvidal is quick to defend against it.
Masvidal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Toryiama avoids the punch easily.
Toryiama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toryiama connects with a single shot there.
Nate Masvidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
Toryiama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masvidal tries to avoid it but Toryiama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masvidal to the ground. Masvidal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toryiama.
Toryiama shoots in for a double leg but Masvidal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuhiro Toryiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Toryiama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Masvidal.
It looks like Matsuhiro Toryiama has been cut.
Donk. Masvidal catches Toryiama right on the button with a cross.
Toryiama misses with a series of wild punches.
Toryiama keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toryiama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masvidal throws a shot to the body.
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toryiama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toryiama blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
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!
Masvidal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masvidal lands with a left to the head.
Masvidal gets through Toryiama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masvidal stops a takedown attempt from Toryiama.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal pushes Toryiama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toryiama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Masvidal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Masvidal tries to work over Toryiama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matsuhiro Toryiama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal 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.
Toryiama moves away from the strike by Masvidal.
Toryiama fails with a takedown attempt.
Masvidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toryiama circles away quickly and effectively.
Masvidal misses with a wild combination.
Toryiama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Masvidal scores with a shoulder strike.
Toryiama wants to take the fight to the mat but Masvidal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
I was talking to Toryiama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toryiama tries to pull guard but Masvidal won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuhiro Toryiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Masvidal on the inside.
Masvidal looking to throw knees to the head but Toryiama is blocking nicely.
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masvidal pushes Toryiama up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal throws a head punch that misses.
Toryiama wants a takedown but no success here.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Toryiama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toryiama tries to pull guard but Masvidal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Masvidal manages to break the clinch.
Masvidal connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masvidal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toryiama tries to clinch up.
Toryiama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toryiama keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Toryiama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toryiama gets the takedown into side control.
Masvidal wants to control but Toryiama postures up.
Masvidal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Masvidal isn't going anywhere.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masvidal gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal tries to roll over but Toryiama keeps him under control.
Masvidal trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toryiama manages to pass to mount!
Toryiama looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masvidal is trying to escape the mount.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toryiama controlling from the full mount.
Toryiama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masvidal is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matsuhiro Toryiama'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. This is the final round!
Toryiama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masvidal closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toryiama.
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Toryiama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toryiama darts in trying to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toryiama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toryiama shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toryiama walks into a jab.
Toryiama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masvidal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toryiama shoots in for a takedown but Masvidal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuhiro Toryiama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toryiama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toryiama has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal misses with a looping left.
Toryiama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masvidal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toryiama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toryiama with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Toryiama just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal moves into the clinch successfully.
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toryiama slips a jab from Masvidal.
Toryiama feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal drives through and clinches with Toryiama against the cage.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Masvidal lands with a nice body punch.
Toryiama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masvidal defends it nicely.
Toryiama shoots in and gets a takedown into Masvidal's guard.
Matsuhiro Toryiama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masvidal wants to stand up but Toryiama is controlling him.
Toryiama trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal pulls Toryiama in close to his closed guard and prevents Toryiama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Toryiama isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toryiama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Masvidal keeping hold of Toryiama's head, controlling as best he can.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Toryiama is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Toryiama not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Toryiama just misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toryiama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masvidal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Toryiama somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Masvidal thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jay (ranked 341 p4p, 562 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 54 p4p, 85 weight class). Edmonds is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. John Edmonds acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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28
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190
33 - 21 - 1 |
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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jay!
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edmonds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jay's legs.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Jay is working away.
Edmonds working away.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds controls the position from side control.
Jay gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jay controlling the position well.
Edmonds seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jay is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Edmonds!
Our winner, John Edmonds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 336 p4p, 343 weight class) and Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 39 p4p, 17 weight class). Cuntmara has chosen $$ Hoes mad $$ as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Cuntmara's head back.
 It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Cuntmara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cuntmara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cuntmara throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbosa scores with a four punch combination!
Cuntmara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cuntmara with the inside leg 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!
Cuntmara slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Cuntmara misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cuntmara just manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuntmara.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cuntmara, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Cuntmara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Cuntmara connects with a nice looking jab.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cuntmara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Cuntmara misses with the body kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cuntmara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Cuntmara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Cuntmara cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara lands a head shot.
Cuntmara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuntmara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Cuntmara misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuntmara scores with a nice head shot.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Cuntmara manages to avoid it.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuntmara. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuntmara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cuntmara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cuntmara. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Cuntmara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Cuntmara throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that misses.
Cuntmara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Cuntmara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cuntmara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cuntmara swings widly with a right hand
and Cuntmara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuntmara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cuntmara! Barbosa lets Cuntmara back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cuntmara is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuntmara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cuntmara is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Cuntmara is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cuntmara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barbosa is stalking Cuntmara. Cuntmara circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Barbosa, and it's lights out! Cuntmara really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
A relieved looking Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ibrahim Cuntmara was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abubakar Camara (ranked 893 p4p, 739 weight class) and Inspektor Gee (ranked 126 p4p, 107 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abubakar Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camara is out of range and Gee settles back down.
Camara fails with the takedown.
Gee tries to counter with a clinch but Camara shakes him off and moves away.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Gee counters with a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camara.
A jab from Gee does it's job there.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Gee slips a jab from Camara.
Gee throws a leg kick but Camara moved away.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gee wants to clinch
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gee. Those never looked like landing.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Gee throws an off balance right hand
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Gee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camara darts in and clinches Gee up against the cage.
Gee tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gee regains guard immediately.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Camara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gee being controlled here, momentarily.
Gee is looking to stand up but Camara isn't so interested in that idea.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Gee is retaining full guard.
Camara stays in close to Gee's body and controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Camara.
Gee wants to stand up but Camara is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Camara misses
and Gee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camara looks for a takedown but Gee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abubakar Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gee wants to get back to his feet but Camara is dominant here and he's now got Gee's back!
Gee is trying to get back to his feet but Camara has full control of the position and if anything, Gee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Camara is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gee has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Camara has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gee taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Camara doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 75 p4p, 126 weight class) and Jimmy Lee (ranked 8 p4p, 13 weight class). Nurmagomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Dagestan (Remix). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Nurmagomedov drops back down to his feet.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurmagomedov stalling in the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Nurmagomedov blocks with his arms.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a left hand.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee gets through Nurmagomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee tries to work over Nurmagomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurmagomedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nurmagomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nurmagomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee clinches up with Nurmagomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Nurmagomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nurmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Lee tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Lee.
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jimmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nurmagomedov should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nurmagomedov thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Nice jab there from Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimmy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nurmagomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nurmagomedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nurmagomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Nurmagomedov steps away.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurmagomedov in his tracks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Nurmagomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Nurmagomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but Lee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov'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.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controls Nurmagomedov momentarily but Nurmagomedov frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Nurmagomedov's back. He's all about the action.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee keeping hold of Nurmagomedov's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Lee is looking to control Nurmagomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Nurmagomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Jimmy Lee in that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurmagomedov with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Lee lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Lee.
Jimmy Lee 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.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Lee misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a two punch combo.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee scores with a push kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee is the new welterweight champion!
Jimmy Lee decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 208 p4p, 62 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 34 p4p, 11 weight class). Rasmus Reedtz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reedtz lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Reedtz misses the shot to the body.
Roy thinks about the counter body kick.
A big left from Roy misses.
Reedtz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roy just manages to avoid it.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reedtz.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown but Roy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Roy as Reedtz shoots in.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reedtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Reedtz misses with a body shot
and Roy counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Reedtz misses.
Reedtz throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roy's waist but Roy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reedtz off to one side.
Roy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rasmus Reedtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reedtz throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Roy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reedtz misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz looking to sit in guard and control but Roy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reedtz being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Reedtz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reedtz looking for a guillotine here but Roy defends easily.
Reedtz wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Reedtz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reedtz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Reedtz.
Reedtz seems keen to control Roy's posture.
Reedtz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Reedtz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reedtz is trying to control the action in half guard but Roy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reedtz with the ground and pound but Roy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reedtz landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz throws a strike but Roy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roy stays in close to Reedtz's body and controls the position.
Reedtz seems keen to control Roy's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roy is fighting to break Reedtz's control of his arms but Reedtz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reedtz.
Reedtz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roy's half guard.
Roy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reedtz is looking to advance position but Roy won't allow it.
Reedtz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Reedtz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz is trying to control the action in half guard but Roy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reedtz with the ground and pound but Roy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reedtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reedtz throws an elbow that misses. Roy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reedtz's guard. Nice move by Roy!
Reedtz trying to control the position here.
Reedtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reedtz won't allow Roy to sweep him here.
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reedtz 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.
Reedtz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reedtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reedtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Reedtz looking to sit in guard and control but Roy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reedtz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz wants to improve his position but instead Roy has moved into half guard.
Reedtz wants to get back to full guard.
Reedtz is doing well to control the position and prevent Roy from advancing to side control.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reedtz keeps working.
Reedtz wants to control but Roy is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reedtz manages to get to full guard.
Reedtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Reedtz, not yet.
Roy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reedtz is pulling down on Roy's head. It's preventing any offense from Roy, at least for the moment.
Reedtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roy is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reedtz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roy slaps away a takedown attempt from Reedtz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reedtz connects with a crisp jab.
Reedtz looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
Reedtz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
Roy gets caught napping as Reedtz dives in and scores a takedown. Roy manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reedtz postures up and lands a big shot to Roy's brow.
Roy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reedtz cracks Roy with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reedtz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reedtz controls the pace.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reedtz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roy for as long as he can get away with.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Roy has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roy dives on top into guard.
Reedtz working a defensive guard here.
Reedtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Reedtz, not yet.
Reedtz trying to control the position.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Reedtz is retaining full guard.
Reedtz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reedtz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy connects with a crisp jab.
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roy to the mat! Roy manages to get full guard.
Reedtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reedtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reedtz looking to sit in guard and control but Roy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz is trying to keep Roy in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reedtz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
After the big win, Rasmus Reedtz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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