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Sucker Punch Pro Series 197 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1867 p4p, 2188 weight class) and Jonny McFly (ranked 259 p4p, 298 weight class). Jonny McFly has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonny McFly!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirk blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
Kirk working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kirk as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
McFly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kirk is defending well for now.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
McFly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirk.
McFly misses with some punches.
Kirk managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
A short right from McFly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kirk prevents a body shot from McFly.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kirk.
McFly connects with a knee to the head.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McFly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirk avoids the damage to the body.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Kirk tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk working aggressively here.
McFly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but McFly avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
McFly misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly gets through Kirk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFly lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Kirk tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kirk.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFly lands an elbow inside.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
A right hook to the body lands for McFly.
Kirk pushes McFly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McFly scores with a knee to the head.
Kirk blocks the elbow strike.
McFly misses with an elbow strike.
McFly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk avoids the elbow strike from McFly, against the cage.
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirk's defenses.
Kirk managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
Good body shot from Kirk.
McFly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirk.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk digs a right hand underneath McFly's ribcage. McFly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFly looks winded!
A hook to the body from Kirk.
Kirk tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
Kirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirk gets through McFly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk pushes McFly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirk trying to control the position but instead, McFly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirk into the cage.
Kirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFly.
Kirk lands a hook that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Kirk prevents a body shot from McFly.
Kirk lands a body shot in the clinch.
McFly blocking some punches.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirk managing to block the knees to the body from McFly.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McFly.
McFly can't find room to land a body shot as Kirk controls the action.
McFly misses with an elbow over the top.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
McFly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McFly can turn it around.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk scores with a hook to the body.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Kirk.
Kirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
McFly throws an elbow but it misses.
McFly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McFly.
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 James Kirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kirk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McFly on the side of the head.
Kirk takes the fight into the clinch.
Kirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Kirk misses with some punches.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kirk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kirk.
Kirk 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.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
Kirk misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly working aggressively here.
Kirk tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFly can do to turn this around?
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirk blocks a body shot from McFly.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but McFly avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Kirk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 McFly is rocked!
McFly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFly lands a nice knee to the body.
Kirk tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Kirk takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Kirk fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, McFly throws an elbow but misses.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly misses with an elbow strike.
Kirk lands a right hand.
McFly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirk avoids it.
James Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as McFly controls his hands.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk dodges an elbow strike from McFly.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McFly blocks an uppercut.
Kirk avoiding damage as McFly throws knees to the body.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirk avoids it.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
McFly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as McFly controls his hands.
McFly misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly takes a shot to the head.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
McFly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kirk finish him?
Kirk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Kirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirk avoids it.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, McFly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Kirk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kirk scores with a shoulder strike.
McFly throws an elbow that misses.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirk dips a shoulder and cracks McFly with a mighty uppercut! McFly falls back against the cage and Kirk unloads with a barrage of strikes! McFly is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kirk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kirk!
After winning the bout, James Kirk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gascoigne (ranked 1859 p4p, 1131 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 232 p4p, 152 weight class). Slugger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Gascoigne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slugger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gascoigne throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slugger throws a wild body kick that Gascoigne sees coming a mile off.
Gascoigne with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gascoigne. That's going to slow Slugger down.
Slugger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slugger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slugger lands a nice hook to Gascoigne's body. Gascoigne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gascoigne misses the shot to the body.
Slugger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Gascoigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slugger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gascoigne is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gascoigne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascoigne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slugger circles away quickly and effectively.
Slugger moves out of range of the strikes.
Gascoigne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gascoigne can't find room to land a body shot as Slugger controls the action.
Slugger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gascoigne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slugger manages to break the clinch.
Slugger blocks a jab.
Slugger misses with a looping left.
Slugger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gascoigne cracks Slugger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slugger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gascoigne tries to clinch up but Slugger circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne misses with a low kick.
Slugger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Gascoigne.
Slugger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger throws a big shot that misses.
Gascoigne gets a clinch.
Gascoigne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gascoigne checks a leg kick.
Gascoigne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gascoigne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Gascoigne is looking for a counter combo.
Gascoigne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slugger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gascoigne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slugger takes a step back to recover.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Slugger does no damage.
Gascoigne throws a series of punches but Slugger avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Gascoigne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slugger tries to land a front kick but Gascoigne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gascoigne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slugger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gascoigne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slugger misses with a kick to the body.
Gascoigne throws a good cross that connects.
Gascoigne darts in trying to clinch
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne moves in looking to clinch but Slugger pushes him off.
Slugger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gascoigne drops Slugger with a beautiful combination! Slugger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gascoigne is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slugger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gascoigne gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Gascoigne!
Paul Gascoigne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moganesh Jain (ranked 1520 p4p, 1690 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 165 p4p, 180 weight class). Jain comes to the cage accompanied by The Monkey King. Moganesh Jain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
Jain closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Jain misses with a punch on the inside.
Jain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goncalves after a bit of a struggle.
Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jain trying to land knees to the body.
Goncalves avoiding damage.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jain moves away from the strike by Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
Jain misses with a takedown attempt - Goncalves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.
Jain wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Jain is looking to counter the offense by Goncalves and move into the clinch.
Jain blocks a jab.
Jain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goncalves.
Goncalves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jain has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jain is defended easily by Goncalves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves connects with a leg kick.
Jain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guilherme Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goncalves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Goncalves 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.
Jain moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goncalves. That's going to slow Jain down.
Jain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goncalves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jain tries to close the distance and clinch but Goncalves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jain has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves misses with a body shot.
Jain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goncalves pushes Jain off looking to stand but Jain dives back in and keeps control.
Goncalves is trying to maintain the position but Jain is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jain trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain decides to stand up.
Goncalves misses with a wild combination.
Goncalves swats away the attempt to clinch by Jain.
Goncalves throws a head kick that Jain semi-blocks.
Jain shoots in but Goncalves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
Jain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain darts in looking for a takedown but Goncalves gets double underhooks and turns Jain into the cage.
Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Jain is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jain throws a wild body kick that Goncalves sees coming a mile off.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut
and Jain counters with a takedown into side control.
Jain is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination.
Goncalves throws a lazy right hand but Jain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goncalves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain shoots for a double leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls well. He's pushed Jain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moganesh Jain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goncalves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jain is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jain is defended easily by Goncalves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves lands with a cross.
Jain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goncalves to the ground. Jain is now in Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves tries to strike from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass.
Goncalves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goncalves, up you get!
Goncalves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goncalves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goncalves digs a good hook to Jain's body.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Jain shoots in and gets a takedown into Goncalves's guard.
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!
Goncalves wants to stand and escape but Jain is having none of it.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Jain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Jain controlling him for the moment.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goncalves pulls Jain in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jain shoots in looking for a takedown but Goncalves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Goncalves both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves 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.
A head kick misses from Goncalves.
Goncalves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Jain saw that one coming.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jain darts in and clinches Goncalves up against the cage.
Jain can't find room to land a body shot as Goncalves controls the action.
Jain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jain misses with a series of wild punches.
Jain looks for a takedown but Goncalves sprawls well.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Jain looks for a takedown but Goncalves sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goncalves thuds his right hand into Jain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves lands a jab.
Goncalves stuffs the takedown.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the body.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goncalves's waist but Goncalves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jain off to one side.
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Jain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jain clinches up with Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goncalves uses from the top position.
Goncalves passes into half guard.
Goncalves is pressing down on Jain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jain is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain trying to hold on to Goncalves's head to control him but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goncalves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goncalves looking to ground and pound but Jain is blocking nicely.
Jain regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain trying to hold on to Goncalves's head to control him but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jain to stand up.
Jain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goncalves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jain closes the distance and clinches up with Goncalves, looking for a takedown. Jain pushes Goncalves against the cage but Goncalves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goncalves defends well and Jain ends up having to push Goncalves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goncalves blocks it with crossed arms.
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goncalves.
Jain moves in looking to clinch but Goncalves pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Goncalves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goncalves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moganesh Jain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goncalves scores with a sloppy right hand. Jain should have avoided that one.
Goncalves scores with the left hand. Jain knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jain.
Jain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goncalves finds it's way round the side to connect with Jain's head.
Jain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goncalves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jain somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jain under the eye.
Jain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves's corner calls for a 1-2. Goncalves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the body.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goncalves breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut
and Jain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jain throws a nice looking combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goncalves 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Goncalves!
After winning the bout, Guilherme Goncalves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 849 p4p, 1025 weight class) and African King (ranked 125 p4p, 151 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, African King!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
A short uppercut from King.
It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
King jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu wants to break free but King has control.
King jumps guard.
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.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liu is one step ahead there.
Liu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working a defensive guard here.
Liu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
Liu stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King controls Liu momentarily but Liu frees himself.
King has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liu is stalling in the full guard.
Liu stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a big counter head kick but Liu avoids it with no problem.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
A nice combination there by Liu.
King blocks the body kick.
King lands with an overhand left.
King shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu misses with the head strike.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Liu working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but King is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liu walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
King tries to move into full mount but can't pass Liu's legs.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu has one of King's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
King laying and praying for a moment but Liu takes advantage and regains half guard.
King seems to be looking for submissions.
Liu trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for King on that attempt.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King gets a takedown into half guard.
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liu defends it well.
Liu wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
Liu is controlling King's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King pushes down on Liu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Liu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Liu controlling the position well.
King is looking for a kimura but Liu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
King is looking for a kimura but Liu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liu is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King moves to the back.
Liu trying to control the hands but King won't let him.
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Liu trying to control but not successfully.
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Liu is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking for the choke from the back.
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
King looking to break Liu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Liu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
King is persistently looking for the submission but Liu is defending it well.
King has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Liu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
King is breathing heavily.
King not allowing Liu to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but African King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
As King looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu lands a jab to King's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liu pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
Liu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Liu continues to stall.
Liu is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
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.
Liu throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Liu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but King is on him like a limpet, forcing Liu back against the cage.
Jun Liu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Liu avoids it this time.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
King throws a lazy uppercut
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Liu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Liu with a nice cross.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a leg kick
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
and King moves into the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liu slows down the pace here.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liu defends it nicely.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
A cross from Liu lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 1479 p4p, 2003 weight class) and Longsun Zhao (ranked 216 p4p, 276 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. 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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Longsun Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Gracie clinches.
Zhao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Zhao. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZhao.
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Zhao wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Zhao is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zhao is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saúl Tacoronte (ranked 487 p4p, 835 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 74 p4p, 129 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saúl Tacoronte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacoronte throws a shot from downtown. Corcoran moves away and avoids it.
Corcoran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tacoronte.
Corcoran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Corcoran throws a hook but Tacoronte blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Tacoronte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tacoronte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corcoran on the side of the head.
Tacoronte thows a body kick. Corcoran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corcoran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Tacoronte misses
and Corcoran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tacoronte - that will leave a mark!
Tacoronte defending well as Corcoran loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Tacoronte misses its target.
Tacoronte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tacoronte blocks a head kick by Corcoran.
Corcoran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tacoronte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corcoran.
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corcoran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tacoronte throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corcoran! But no joy.
Tacoronte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tacoronte lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte scores with a sloppy right hand. Corcoran should have avoided that one.
Tacoronte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corcoran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tacoronte throws a lazy uppercut
and Tacoronte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corcoran misses with a body kick.
Tacoronte misses the body punch
and Corcoran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Corcoran.
Nice defenses there by Corcoran.
Tacoronte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tacoronte does it's job there.
Good shot there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte delivers a nice body kick.
Corcoran throws a head kick that misses.
Corcoran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corcoran is looking to land body kicks.
Corcoran swings for the body but Tacoronte moves out of range.
Tacoronte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corcoran.
Corcoran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tacoronte scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
Corcoran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tacoronte drives through and clinches with Corcoran against the cage.
Tacoronte lands a body punch.
Corcoran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tacoronte backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corcoran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tacoronte has a couple of punches blocked by Corcoran.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corcoran misses with some punches.
Corcoran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Corcoran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corcoran taking a breather.
Tacoronte lands with a short shot to the head.
Corcoran has had enough of the clinch but Tacoronte keeps him there for the moment.
Corcoran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corcoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tacoronte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corcoran doesn't seem bothered though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corcoran in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tacoronte throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corcoran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tacoronte. Corcoran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corcoran throws a fast counter high kick but Tacoronte manages to duck under it in time.
Corcoran throws out a loose jab but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte slips under a jab.
Tacoronte takes a swing at Corcoran's ribcage but misses.
And Corcoran responds with a good body kick, but Tacoronte manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte connects with a jab.
Tacoronte is looking to clinch but Corcoran is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran lands a head kick. Tacoronte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tacoronte misses with a shot to the body
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
Corcoran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tacoronte counters with a body kick that stops Corcoran in his tracks momentarily.
Tacoronte walks into a stiff left hand from Corcoran.
Tacoronte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corcoran.
Tacoronte misses with a straight right.
Tacoronte scores with a decent looking hook.
Tacoronte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corcoran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Corcoran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Corcoran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tacoronte takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte misses with a right hand
and Corcoran counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tacoronte throws a body shot but no joy.
Tacoronte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vinny Corcoran has been cut.
Corcoran moves out of range as Tacoronte strikes.
A little jabbing left from Corcoran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tacoronte throws a lazy right hand but Corcoran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tacoronte has Corcoran up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corcoran.
Corcoran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tacoronte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saúl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte lands with a straight right. Corcoran didn't see that one coming.
Corcoran misses the jab.
Tacoronte throws a jab but it's blocked by Corcoran.
Tacoronte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corcoran can do to turn this around?
Tacoronte throws a chopping leg kick but Corcoran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corcoran throws out a counter right but Tacoronte avoids it with no problem.
Tacoronte throws the left hand but Corcoran avoids the punch easily.
Corcoran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tacoronte lands a jab to the nose.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick but Corcoran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Corcoran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran moves out of range as Tacoronte strikes.
Tacoronte throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Corcoran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tacoronte tries to clinch but Corcoran moves out of range.
Corcoran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corcoran throws a lazy body kick
and Tacoronte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corcoran gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tacoronte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corcoran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tacoronte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corcoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tacoronte lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Corcoran's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tacoronte misses with a jab to the body
and Corcoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corcoran scores with a shot to the body.
Corcoran throws a front kick that sends Tacoronte stumbling back into the cage.
Corcoran avoids the head kick by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tacoronte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tacoronte throws a body punch but Corcoran moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corcoran misses with a body kick.
Tacoronte connects with a right hand. Corcoran shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacoronte throws a body kick that misses
and Corcoran counters with a straight right hand.
Corcoran thuds his shin into the meat of Tacoronte's side.
Corcoran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tacoronte.
Corcoran scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Corcoran.
Tacoronte tried to counter with a leg kick but Corcoran avoided it.
Corcoran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Corcoran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corcoran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tacoronte throws the kick towards the body but Corcoran avoids it.
Tacoronte cracks Corcoran with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran throws a lazy body kick
and Tacoronte counters with a body kick.
Corcoran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte connects with an inside leg kick.
Corcoran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacoronte.
Corcoran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vinny Corcoran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tacoronte misses with a looping left.
Corcoran is trying to counter with his kicks.
Corcoran moves out of range of the body kick.
Tacoronte slips under a jab from Corcoran.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacoronte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick that knocks Corcoran off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tacoronte.
Nice straight punches there by Tacoronte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tacoronte.
Tacoronte misses with an uppercut
and Corcoran counters with a three punch combo that has Tacoronte backing up. Tacoronte nods at Corcoran to acknowledge the strikes.
Corcoran misses with a shot to the body
and Tacoronte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Corcoran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tacoronte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corcoran was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacoronte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran moves away from the strike by Tacoronte.
Corcoran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Corcoran throws a wild body kick that Tacoronte sees coming a mile off.
Tacoronte scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corcoran swings widly with a right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corcoran is looking for the big counter here.
Tacoronte moves into the clinch.
Corcoran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tacoronte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corcoran lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Corcoran.
Corcoran swings wildly with an uppercut but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corcoran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saúl Tacoronte.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tacoronte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saúl Tacoronte!
An out of breath Saúl Tacoronte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 1053 p4p, 892 weight class) and Tyson Law (ranked 157 p4p, 132 weight class). Boss comes into the arena with 6 Foot 7 Foot blaring out of the sound system. Law has chosen Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Law!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Law goes for a double leg but Boss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boss continues to drive forward.
Bagel Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Boss throws a head kick that misses
and Law counters with a takedown into side control.
Boss's coaches at 3Band MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Boss wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Law wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is trying to ground and pound but Boss uses the momentary lack of control by Law to regain half guard.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boss defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boss is trying to stand.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Boss's head.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Law has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boss has one foot on Law's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Law fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boss to the ground. Law is now in Boss's guard.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law won't allow Boss to get back to his feet.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Law forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law controlling the action here.
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boss is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Boss is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
Boss makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Law takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law blocks a head kick by Boss.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law has a takedown stuffed.
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 Bagel Boss will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Boss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Law stops Boss from standing up.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Boss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Law.
Law scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Boss blocks nicely.
Law works over Boss with some ground and pound from guard.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Boss wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Law slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boss's guard.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boss dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boss misses with a hook.
Boss scores with a body shot.
Law staying out of range there.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Law ducks down to avoid it.
Law feints the counter takedown.
Boss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Law clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boss sprawls well. Boss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagel Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss cracks Law with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Boss misses.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Law shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boss lands with a right hand.
Law blocks a head kick by Boss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Law with the counter takedown but Boss avoids it easily.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law dives in for a single leg takedown but Boss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boss scores with a jab to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Law forces Boss back against the cage and clinches.
Boss is trying to break the clinch but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Boss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
Boss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that second round.
That's time! Boss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Boss throws a leg kick but Law checks it.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Law blocks a head kick by Boss.
Law shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Law showed some decent athleticism there.
Law thows a huge punch but Boss dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Law prevents Boss from standing back up.
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Boss pushes Law off looking to stand but Law dives back in and keeps control.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Boss wants to get back to his feet.
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law is working for a kimura here but Boss manages to reverse the position and he's now in Law's guard.
Law looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Boss is defending well. Law quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Boss has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Law celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyson Law made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 538 p4p, 655 weight class) and Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 75 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Stanley scores with a sloppy right hand. Knox should have avoided that one.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a nice leg kick.
Knox seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stanley shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Knox is backing up but Stanley catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Knox covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stanley Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eemeli Lampi (ranked 337 p4p, 370 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 49 p4p, 53 weight class). Akuma Manivong acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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12 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampi keeps the fight on the outside.
Lampi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manivong misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Manivong misses its intended target.
Lampi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manivong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manivong - that will leave a mark!
Manivong throws a leg kick that misses.
Lampi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lampi misses with a lunging right hand
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manivong dives in and grabs Lampi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lampi pushes down on Manivong's head and hops out.
Manivong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lampi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manivong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lampi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manivong moves out of range as Lampi strikes.
Manivong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lampi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick and Manivong moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Manivong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lampi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lampi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Manivong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Manivong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lampi is breathing heavily.
Lampi connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lampi's knee momentarily.
Lampi throws a series of punches but Manivong moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Manivong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manivong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lampi's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manivong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manivong tries to free his leg and advance position but Lampi is retaining full guard.
Manivong is looking to work some ground and pound but Lampi has wrist control.
Manivong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lampi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lampi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampi trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Lampi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lampi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manivong is keeping the position for now.
Manivong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manivong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lampi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manivong is looking to take a break and control but Lampi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manivong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lampi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manivong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lampi is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Manivong unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Manivong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Lampi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lampi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lampi looks to land a right hand but Manivong moved out of range.
Manivong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manivong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lampi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manivong avoids the head kick by Lampi.
Manivong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lampi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manivong has time to react.
Eemeli Lampi is winning the standup battle so far.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Manivong counters with an outside leg kick.
Manivong throws a leg kick but Lampi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manivong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manivong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lampi was well out of range. Poor timing from Manivong.
Lampi throws a series of punches but Manivong avoids them all with ease.
Lampi misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampi with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Manivong misses the target.
Lampi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manivong on the side of the head.
Manivong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Lampi.
Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lampi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampi throws a lazy uppercut
and Manivong counters with a thumping low kick.
Lampi throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range.
Lampi throws a low kick but Manivong moves out of range easily.
Manivong lands a leg kick that knocks Lampi off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manivong blocks a head kick by Lampi.
Lampi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eemeli Lampi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Manivong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lampi misses with a head kick.
Manivong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lampi.
A big left from Lampi misses.
Lampi throws a hook but Manivong avoids it easily.
Lampi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lampi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Manivong to counter with a crisp jab.
Lampi misses with a low kick as Manivong jumps back.
Manivong slips a jab from Lampi.
Manivong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampi slips under a jab.
A big left from Lampi misses.
A head kick misses from Lampi.
Manivong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lampi momentarily.
Lampi misses with an uppercut
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manivong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manivong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Manivong.
Lampi tries to throw a body punch but Manivong avoids it by throwing Lampi back against the cage.
Manivong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lampi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lampi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manivong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lampi blocks a head kick by Manivong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampi takes a swing at Manivong's ribcage but misses.
Lampi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
Lampi punishes Manivong's body with a nice straight punch.
Lampi throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range.
Lampi tried to score with a low kick but Manivong checks it.
Manivong is looking to clinch but Lampi is avoiding it.
Manivong checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manivong misses with a wild body shot.
Manivong punishes Lampi's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Lampi is predictable there
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eemeli Lampi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Lampi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lampi misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Manivong connects with the punch.
Lampi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lampi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manivong momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manivong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manivong wants to slow Lampi down by chopping away at his legs.
Manivong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampi throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Manivong there.
Lampi lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Lampi coming out on top.
Manivong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lampi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
Lampi connects with a nice looking jab.
Lampi lands a head shot.
Manivong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
Manivong takes one to the chin there.
Manivong takes one to the side of the head.
Lampi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manivong at a distance.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Manivong counters with an outside leg kick.
Manivong misses with a kick to the body.
Manivong misses with a head kick.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampi throws a head kick but Manivong moves out of range.
Manivong feints and then cracks Lampi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lampi down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Manivong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manivong slips a jab from Lampi.
Manivong throws a head kick but Lampi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Lampi misses.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manivong! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lampi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lampi throws a solid leg kick but Manivong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lampi.
Manivong shoots in and bounces Lampi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lampi is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Lampi keeps moving.
Lampi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong stopping the sweep attempt from Lampi.
Manivong slips nicely into half guard.
Manivong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lampi is just riding it out for now. Manivong eventually gives up the hold.
Lampi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lampi trying to control from the bottom.
Manivong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akuma Manivong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manivong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manivong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lampi sees it coming and defends easily.
Manivong is looking to advance position but Lampi won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akuma Manivong.
I think Manivong 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 190 p4p, 197 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 28 p4p, 30 weight class). Ainsworth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Ainsworth tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Hunt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ainsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Ainsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth misses with the combination.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
As Hunt backs away, Ainsworth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Hunt's leg. Hunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
It looks like Ainsworth has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Hunt as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt catches Ainsworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ainsworth misses with a hook to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ainsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Ainsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hunt checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt walks into a left hand.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Ainsworth misses
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth with a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Ainsworth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Ainsworth.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Ainsworth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt 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.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Jab from Ainsworth.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ainsworth. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands a nice hook to Hunt's body. Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Ainsworth avoids them all with ease.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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