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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kings (ranked 2464 p4p, 2336 weight class) and Brenton Sanders (ranked 144 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenton Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Kings is just out of range.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Sanders misses with a looping right.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings staying out of range there.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
Kings avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Sanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kings.
A telegraphed right hand from Kings misses the target.
Sanders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Kings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Kings sets himself, and Sanders steps forward looking for the clinch! Kings avoids it this time.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kings takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Kings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kings connects with the punch.
Kings misses with a wild body shot.
Sanders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kings dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Kings cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
A big right from Kings misses.
Sanders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kings with a body shot.
Kings swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kings.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders blocks a jab.
Sanders clinches.
Kings working aggressively here.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders tries to stall but Kings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanders trying to land knees to the body.
Sanders is looking to control Kings's arms but Kings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanders has his back to the cage.
Sanders tries a body shot but Kings blocks it.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Kings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kings misses with a body punch.
Sanders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kings gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kings is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Sanders stalling against the cage.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kings.
Kings misses with the head strike.
Sanders with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kings.
Kings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kings is defending well for now.
Sanders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kings up against the cage.
Kings tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kings.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders avoiding damage.
Kings cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
Sanders scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Kings.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Kings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kings gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kings gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kings throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanders walks into a stiff left hand from Kings.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Kings.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kings takes a swing at Sanders's ribcage but misses.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Kings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders misses the shot to the body.
Sanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kings.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Sanders unleashes a big counter combination but Kings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Kings closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kings scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paul Kings is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanders walks into a jab.
Kings looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanders is just out of range.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Kings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanders swings for the body but Kings moves out of range.
A left lands for Sanders.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Kings.
Sanders slips a straight right by Kings.
A big left from Kings misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Kings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders slips under a jab.
Kings connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sanders.
Kings throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanders manages to avoid it.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanders slips a jab from Kings.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders tries to move into range but Kings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kings thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Kings misses the jab.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kings slips under a jab.
Sanders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanders slips under a jab from Kings.
Sanders avoids the body shot from Kings.
Kings sets himself, and Sanders steps forward looking for the clinch! Kings avoids it this time.
Kings getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanders misses the body punch
enabling Kings to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sanders misses.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kings lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings lands an overhand right.
Kings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kings misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Kings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kings throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Kings lands with a right hand.
Kings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kings connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kings misses with an uppercut
and Sanders counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kings cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kings.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kings looks to land a right hand but Sanders moved out of range.
Kings throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
Sanders let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Kings dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanders.
Kings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanders momentarily.
Sanders slips a straight right by Kings.
Good standup being displayed there by Kings as he connects with a hook.
Kings punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
Kings swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Kings cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kings scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Kings is out of range.
Kings is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings lands a slapping body shot.
Kings thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Sanders tries to move into range but Kings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanders takes a swing at Kings's ribcage but misses.
Sanders has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanders cracks Kings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanders moves away from the strike by Kings.
Sanders lands a jab to the head.
Kings throws a shot to the body.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Kings lands a nice looking body shot.
Kings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Kings lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kings lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders has Kings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Kings swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders taking a breather.
Kings tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kings letting Sanders take a breather here.
Kings tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kings has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders stalling the fight.
Sanders with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul Kings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kings misses with a punch on the inside.
Kings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Kings lands a body punch.
Kings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kings tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Kings back against the cage.
Kings scores with a shoulder strike.
Kings lands a nice shot to the body.
Kings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders is trying to maintain a safe position but Kings gets an underhook and turns Sanders into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a knee to the head.
Sanders just leaning against Kings, taking a breather.
Kings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders tries to stall but Kings uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kings lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kings lands with a short shot to the head.
Kings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kings.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanders.
Kings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kings backwards.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brenton Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kings has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Kings!
A victorious Paul Kings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Middle Bear (ranked 3716 p4p, 24345 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 201 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Middle Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomsett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear wants a takedown.
Tomsett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tomsett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bear is looking for a sweep. Tomsett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett working the head and body with strikes.
Tomsett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bear is looking to control Tomsett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
Tomsett wants to free his trapped foot but Bear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bear is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomsett is looking for a kimura but Bear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tomsett to get the leverage.
Bear is looking to control Tomsett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Tomsett seems content to control.
Tomsett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Bear gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking for a triangle but Tomsett pushes his legs off easily.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomsett defends it easily.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomsett defends it easily.
Tomsett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Tomsett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tomsett is looking to work some ground and pound but Bear has wrist control.
Tomsett controlling from the top position.
Bear has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomsett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bear.
Tomsett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tomsett is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
Bear is trying to control but can't.
Tomsett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tomsett thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Bear is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomsett pulls his head out easily.
Bear wants to control but Tomsett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bear is in trouble now - Tomsett has advanced to mount!
Bear tries to lock up and control but Tomsett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tomsett scoring with strikes but Bear is staying in there.
The referee warns Bear that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tomsett looking to control but Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomsett controlling the position easily from mount.
Tomsett trying to control but Bear is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tomsett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bear checks a leg kick nicely.
Tomsett misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Tomsett misses.
Bear doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomsett circles away.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bear tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tomsett defends well and Bear ends up having to push Tomsett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomsett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomsett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Middle Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomsett has Bear pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bear manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tomsett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett gets a takedown into half guard.
Tomsett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tomsett.
Tomsett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomsett trying to control the pace.
Bear controlling the position for now.
Tomsett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear actively working from the bottom here.
Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bear wants to control but Tomsett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomsett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bear trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett throwing shots but Bear is blocking nicely.
Tomsett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bear trying to control but Tomsett postures up.
Tomsett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Tomsett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tomsett gets a double leg takedown into Bear's guard.
Tomsett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear wants to stand but Tomsett is controlling the position.
Tomsett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomsett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomsett has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dechlan Tomsett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomsett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bear 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.
Tomsett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomsett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomsett preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomsett defends it easily.
Bear throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bear tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomsett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bear is looking to clinch.
Tomsett keeps the fight on the outside.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Tomsett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tomsett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Tomsett stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tomsett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomsett with the counter takedown but Bear avoids it easily.
Middle Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomsett keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tomsett swivels and escapes.
Tomsett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bear tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tomsett is in Bear's guard.
Tomsett postures up and lands a big shot to Bear's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tomsett trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomsett keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear won't allow Tomsett to sweep him here.
Bear throws a strike but Tomsett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Middle Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dechlan Tomsett 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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tomsett preventing the sweep.
Bear throws a couple of heel strikes.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tomsett defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomsett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomsett has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
Tomsett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tomsett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Tomsett has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomsett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tomsett passes into side control.
Bear is trying to control Tomsett's posture but Tomsett avoids it.
Tomsett takes a little break here. Bear wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bear gets back to half guard.
Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomsett is taking a breather. Bear 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.
Bear is looking to control Tomsett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
Tomsett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomsett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dechlan Tomsett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomsett 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dechlan Tomsett!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booger Magee (ranked 3095 p4p, 3266 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzzzzz (ranked 84 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booger Magee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzzzzz!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magee takes a swing at Nutzzzzzzz's ribcage but misses.
Magee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nutzzzzzzz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magee is defending well for now.
Magee managing to block the knees to the body from Nutzzzzzzz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Magee throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Magee.
Nutzzzzzzz misses with an elbow strike.
Magee tries for a takedown but Nutzzzzzzz manages to get underhooks.
Nutzzzzzzz blocks the elbow strike.
Magee misses with some punches.
Magee throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzzzzz.
Magee blocks an elbow strike.
Magee breaks from the clinch.
Nutzzzzzzz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nutzzzzzzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magee thows a leg kick but Nutzzzzzzz checks it
enabling Nutzzzzzzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Magee throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nutzzzzzzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Nutzzzzzzz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nutzzzzzzz throws out a counter right but Magee avoids it with no problem.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magee throws a hook to the side of Nutzzzzzzz's head but Nutzzzzzzz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutzzzzzzz lands an overhand right.
Nutzzzzzzz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nutzzzzzzz duly obliges.
 It looks like Booger Magee has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee walks into a jab.
Nutzzzzzzz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nutzzzzzzz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magee scores with a hook.
Nutzzzzzzz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nutzzzzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nutzzzzzzz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Deez Nutzzzzzzz has been cut.
Nutzzzzzzz lands with a straight right. Magee didn't see that one coming.
Magee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nutzzzzzzz is out of range.
Nutzzzzzzz throws a shot to the body.
Nutzzzzzzz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nutzzzzzzz lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magee throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magee throws an overhand right that lands on Nutzzzzzzz's shoulder, as Nutzzzzzzz tries to avoid the shot.
Nutzzzzzzz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nutzzzzzzz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magee tries to score with a low kick but Nutzzzzzzz moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Nutzzzzzzz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nutzzzzzzz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Nutzzzzzzz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magee ducks right into an uppercut from Nutzzzzzzz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nutzzzzzzz coming out on top.
Nutzzzzzzz scores with a sloppy right hand. Magee should have avoided that one.
Nutzzzzzzz lands a jab.
 Magee is rocked!
Magee misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzzzzz counters with a big left hand that crumples Magee! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deez Nutzzzzzzz!
The defeated Booger Magee had this to say: 'Ouchie.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 3079 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Alexander Korolev (ranked 414 p4p, 255 weight class). Korolev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KILLSHOT. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Korolev sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korolev.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korolev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Korolev misses the target.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Korolev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev misses with a wild body shot.
Korolev cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Korolev has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korolev doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korolev sees it coming and defends easily.
Korolev is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korolev defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korolev defends it well.
Korolev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korolev is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korolev keeps working.
That's two 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.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korolev defending well though.
Korolev tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korolev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Korolev is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korolev sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Korolev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Korolev is looking to improve his position.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's 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.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Korolev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Korolev, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Korolev against the cage but Korolev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown feints and as Korolev raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Korolev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korolev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Korolev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Korolev is keeping the position.
Korolev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Korolev keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korolev.
Korolev lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Korolev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Korolev.
Donk. Korolev catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Korolev avoids it well and moves away.
Korolev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Brown! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexander Korolev!
A victorious Alexander Korolev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Garcia (ranked 2281 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Ikemba Okoye (ranked 320 p4p, 338 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoye lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoye's head.
Okoye connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okoye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okoye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okoye throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia digs a good hook to Okoye's body.
Okoye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoye throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Okoye.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia!
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okoye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okoye checks a low kick from Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Okoye shakes it off.
Garcia throws a jab when Okoye was well out of range.
Okoye feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Okoye throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okoye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoye misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoye.
Garcia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoye's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Okoye cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okoye tries to clinch but Garcia moves away
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Garcia.
Okoye thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Garcia throws a body punch but Okoye moves out of range.
Garcia sets himself, and Okoye steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okoye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okoye if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jab, jab by Okoye - just one landing.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Okoye feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Okoye throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okoye is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Okoye looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Okoye throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Garcia misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okoye! But no joy.
Garcia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Okoye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Okoye misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okoye scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye thuds his right hand into Garcia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Okoye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia defending well as Okoye loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoye tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoye walks into a jab.
Okoye looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoye lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okoye.
As Okoye backs away, Garcia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okoye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okoye doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyle Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Okoye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okoye drops his shoulder and cracks Garcia with a huge uppercut! Garcia goes down! Can Okoye finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoye trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Okoye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okoye passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Okoye trying to control from Garcia's half guard. Garcia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Okoye has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okoye's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoye's guard.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye trying to get back to full guard but Garcia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ikemba Okoye will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia with a jab.
A low kick from Okoye is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Okoye scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okoye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoye tries a quick counter leg kick but Garcia is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia catches Okoye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia tests Okoye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Okoye's head back.
Nice defenses there by Okoye.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Okoye moves out of range easily.
Garcia slips a straight right by Okoye.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okoye has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okoye with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okoye misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okoye throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Garcia tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ikemba Okoye.
I think Okoye 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikemba Okoye!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bantam Rooster (ranked 1018 p4p, 1113 weight class) and Van Driesen (ranked 60 p4p, 68 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bantam Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Driesen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Driesen.
Driesen moves out of range of the strikes.
Driesen cracks Rooster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rooster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Driesen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen clinches up with Rooster and pushes him back against the cage.
Rooster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Driesen has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Driesen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Rooster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Rooster tries to break free but Driesen pushes him back against the cage.
Rooster has had enough of the clinch but Driesen keeps him there for the moment.
Rooster tries to circle away but Driesen has him pinned against the cage.
Rooster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driesen backwards.
Rooster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rooster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Driesen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rooster backwards.
Rooster breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driesen.
Driesen slips under a jab from Rooster.
Rooster misses with a straight right.
Driesen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rooster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driesen looks for a takedown but Rooster sprawls well.
Rooster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bantam Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Rooster jabs Driesen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driesen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driesen counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Driesen. Beautiful body shot.
Rooster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rooster throws a lazy uppercut
and Driesen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rooster has his foot on Driesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driesen works his way back into a safe position though.
Rooster has his foot on Driesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driesen works his way back into a safe position though.
Driesen works over Rooster with some ground and pound from guard.
Driesen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rooster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driesen is looking to defend but Rooster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driesen! Rooster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driesen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 487 p4p, 1604 weight class) and Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 67 p4p, 219 weight class). Santo Amaro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: From Lima. Jorge Santa Perez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Santa Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Santa Perez's body. Santa Perez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santa Perez misses with a looping left.
Santo Amaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santa Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santa Perez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santo Amaro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santa Perez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santo Amaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santa Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to Santa Perez's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
Santa Perez moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.
Santa Perez slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Santa Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot
and Santa Perez counters with a one-two to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Santa Perez moves away and avoids it.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santa Perez manages to avoid it.
Santa Perez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Santa Perez ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Santa Perez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santo Amaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
letting Santa Perez counter with a right hand.
Santa Perez ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut. Santa Perez saw that one coming.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santa Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santa Perez.
A jab from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Santo Amaro with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santa Perez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santa Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Perez ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Santa Perez moved out of range nicely.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santa Perez throws a sloppy body shot
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santa Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santo Amaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Perez missing with a left hand there. Santo Amaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santa Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santa Perez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santo Amaro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Santa Perez misses the target.
Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santo Amaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro scores with a sloppy right hand. Santa Perez should have avoided that one.
Santa Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Santa Perez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santa Perez.
Santa Perez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santa Perez, as that shot connected.
Santo Amaro lands a head shot.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santa Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Santa Perez.
Santa Perez cracks a nice hook into Santo Amaro's ribs.
Santa Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santo Amaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santa Perez 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.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Jorge Santa Perez has been cut.
Santo Amaro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Santa Perez moved out of range.
Santa Perez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Santa Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Perez darts in and clinches Santo Amaro up against the cage.
Santo Amaro breaks the clinch.
Santa Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Santa Perez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight right.
Santa Perez connects with a body shot.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a nice body shot.
Santo Amaro is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santo Amaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santo Amaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of Santa Perez's head but Santa Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.
Santa Perez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santa Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Santa Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Santa Perez lands with a hook. Santo Amaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. Santa Perez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a big uppercut that knocks Santo Amaro off his feet! Santa Perez dives into side control looking to finish!
 Santo Amaro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santo Amaro tries to buck Santa Perez off but Santa Perez is having none of it.
Santo Amaro is still in real trouble! Can Santa Perez finish him?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santo Amaro controls the position for a moment.
Santo Amaro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santo Amaro seems to have recovered his senses.
Santa Perez trying to control the position but Santo Amaro is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro stops Santa Perez from passing to mount.
Santo Amaro is looking for a sweep.
Santo Amaro is being controlled here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Santa Perez moves into full mount!
Santo Amaro is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Santa Perez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Santa Perez'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!
Santo Amaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santa Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santa Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
A counter left hand to the body from Santa Perez misses its target.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santa Perez punishes Santo Amaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Santo Amaro throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Santa Perez is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a shot from downtown. Santa Perez moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santa Perez on the side of the head.
Santo Amaro misses the body punch
and Santo Amaro is countered with a crisp right hand from Santa Perez that sends him to the canvas! Santa Perez follows him to the mat into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Perez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez continues to stall.
Santa Perez trying to control the action but Santo Amaro is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santo Amaro struggling a bit here.
Santo Amaro is not content to let Santa Perez control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Santa Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santa Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Santa Perez ducked under it nicely.
Santa Perez walks into a straight right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santa Perez looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santa Perez tries to move into range but Santo Amaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santa Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santo Amaro.
Santa Perez defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santa Perez throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Santo Amaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santa Perez under the eye.
Santa Perez blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santa Perez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Santa Perez avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santa Perez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santa Perez moves into the clinch.
Santo Amaro pushes Santa Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santa Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santa Perez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Santa Perez!
Jorge Santa Perez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shalak Kamir (ranked 3038 p4p, 4225 weight class) and Brain Rupture (ranked 367 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shalak Kamir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brain Rupture!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupture misses with a wild body shot.
Kamir just misses with a punch to the body.
Rupture shoots in but Kamir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brain Rupture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rupture throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamir stuffs the takedown.
Rupture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rupture somewhat.
Shalak Kamir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Rupture.
Kamir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rupture's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rupture's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rupture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rupture takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rupture 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamir duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rupture is rocked!
Kamir drops Rupture with a huge uppercut! Rupture drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kamir is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shalak Kamir!
A very excited looking Shalak Kamir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunt Mfer (ranked 325 p4p, 637 weight class) and Kai Tokugawa (ranked 56 p4p, 95 weight class). Tokugawa has chosen Red Warrior as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mfer swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Tokugawa throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer cracks Tokugawa with a good jab.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Tokugawa sees coming a mile off.
Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokugawa at a distance.
Tokugawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa walks into a left hand.
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Tokugawa tries to keep at a distance but Mfer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer drags the fight down to the ground.
Tokugawa 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.
Mfer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tokugawa stacks Mfer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tokugawa!
Mfer is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer struggling a bit here.
Tokugawa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mfer to his feet.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Tokugawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Tokugawa's belly button to the back.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tokugawa.
Kai Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Tokugawa tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokugawa misses with a hook. Mfer ducked under it nicely.
Tokugawa misses with a hook.
Mfer connects with a right hand. Tokugawa shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Mfer misses the jab.
Mfer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Tokugawa had a free shot at his head there.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mfer slips a jab from Tokugawa.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tokugawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Tokugawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Tokugawa misses its intended target.
Mfer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer throws a low kick but Tokugawa avoids it.
Mfer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tokugawa pushes Mfer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mfer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tokugawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mfer moves into full mount!
Mfer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tokugawa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tokugawa!
Mfer working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mfer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice straight punches there by Tokugawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tokugawa.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tokugawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to clinch but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa sizes up Mfer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mfer counters with a left and a right that stings Tokugawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a wild combination.
Tokugawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tokugawa scrambles back to his feet.
Tokugawa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mfer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Mfer.
Tokugawa lands the left hand.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Mfer.
Tokugawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa tests Mfer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer walks into a straight right hand from Tokugawa.
Mfer blocks a jab.
Hunt Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer has his takedown stuffed
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mfer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer dives in and grabs Tokugawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tokugawa pushes down on Mfer's head and hops out.
It seemed like Tokugawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunt Mfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa cracks Mfer with a good jab.
Mfer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Tokugawa had a free shot at his head there.
Mfer misses with a shot to the body
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Mfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tokugawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Tokugawa digs a good hook to Mfer's body.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head but Tokugawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the body
and Mfer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer throws a jab when Tokugawa was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Mfer.
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
Tokugawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Mfer avoids it with no problem.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tokugawa checks it well.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Tokugawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Good work by Mfer as he checks the leg kick.
Mfer tries to counter with a takedown but Tokugawa is quick to defend against it.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer throws a big shot that misses.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Tokugawa saw it coming and moves away.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer defending well as Tokugawa loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tokugawa's sensitive parts.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Tokugawa as Mfer shoots in.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mfer slips under a jab.
Tokugawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Mfer throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tokugawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa staying out of range there.
Tokugawa scores with a hook.
Mfer slips a jab from Tokugawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mfer gets a double leg takedown into Tokugawa's guard.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Mfer from controlling successfully.
Hunt Mfer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tokugawa is retaining full guard.
Mfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mfer advances position into side control!
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mfer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mfer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tokugawa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer wants to sweep but Tokugawa has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mfer tries to buck Tokugawa off but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa staying calm.
Tokugawa stands up.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa saw that one coming.
Tokugawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mfer.
Mfer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mfer is looking for a kimura but Tokugawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mfer to get the leverage.
Mfer is trying to work for a kimura but Tokugawa is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mfer wants to work for an arm triangle but Tokugawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa trying to hold on to Mfer's head to control him but Mfer postures up.
Tokugawa is trying is best to control the position here.
Mfer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokugawa sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Tokugawa.
I think Tokugawa 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
Kai Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Khanna (ranked 476 p4p, 603 weight class) and Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 69 p4p, 92 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raja Khanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Khanna avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch
enabling Khanna to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Khanna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov stalks Khanna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khanna's face. Khanna staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Khanna throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Khanna misses with a looping left.
Khanna moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
It looked like Khanna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna avoids it easily.
Khanna misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khanna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khanna.
Khanna moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Khanna throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Khanna gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Khanna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head.
Khanna lands the left hand.
Kuznetsov tries to score with a low kick but Khanna moves his leg out of the way.
Khanna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khanna lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Khanna.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
Khanna throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Khanna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanna presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Khanna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanna working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Khanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khanna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Khanna misses with the head strike.
Khanna stalling the fight.
Khanna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khanna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanna lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Khanna is trying to break free.
Khanna breaks from the clinch.
Khanna throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Khanna.
A swing and a miss from Khanna.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Khanna ducks under and follows up with a left that Khanna also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khanna throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Raja Khanna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Khanna looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khanna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khanna 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.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanna misses with a right hand
and Khanna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khanna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov dips to his left and cracks Khanna with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khanna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Khanna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khanna slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Khanna scores with a spinning back kick!
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Khanna avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanna.
Khanna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuznetsovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khanna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanna swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Khanna's head but Khanna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khanna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Khanna slips the punch.
It appears Khanna was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Khanna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Khanna didn't see that one coming.
Kuznetsov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook.
Khanna slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Nice uppercut there from Khanna.
Khanna slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Khanna throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
Khanna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khanna throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice cross by Khanna.
Khanna connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov closes the distance and pushes Khanna back into the cage.
Khanna swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna breaks the clinch.
Khanna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Khanna.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanna keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Kuznetsov does no damage.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khanna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanna.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Khanna misses its target.
Khanna misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Khanna blocks it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Khanna moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Khanna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Khanna avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanna looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khanna scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Khanna.
Khanna connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanna misses the target.
Kuznetsov defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khanna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Khanna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Khanna misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Khanna misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanna connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Khanna avoids the punch easily.
Khanna throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khanna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Khanna scores with a body shot.
Khanna throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Khanna scores with a shoulder strike.
Khanna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanna throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Khanna counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov defending well as Khanna loads up on a big left hand.
Khanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khanna throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khanna is looking to counter punch.
Khanna lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Khanna moves out of range.
Khanna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Khanna's midsection.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Khanna moves out of range.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
Khanna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Khanna.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Khanna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Khanna counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanna was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Khanna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khanna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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