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Big Wave XX: 135 Finale PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunter (ranked 2611 p4p, 2765 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 352 p4p, 373 weight class). Bastien Harris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Hunter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris's coach down at Average Judas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunter swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Harris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Phol Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Harris lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter slips a jab from Harris.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris throws out a counter right but Hunter avoids it with no problem.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Hunter misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Harris taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Harris tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Hunter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris stalling the fight.
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Phol Hunter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunter moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter 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.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Harris scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris lands with a right hand.
 Hunter is rocked!
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter misses with a hook to the body
and Harris counters with a right hand from hell and Hunter is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastien Harris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Nicholson (ranked 2457 p4p, 2940 weight class) and Howie Robinson (ranked 331 p4p, 396 weight class). Nicholson comes into the arena with We Will Rock You blaring out of the sound system. Peter Nicholson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Nicholson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicholson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Nicholson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholson looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicholson misses with a straight left.
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Nicholson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicholson misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Nicholson lands with a right hand.
Nicholson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholson throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Howie Robinson has been cut.
Nicholson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
 Robinson is rocked!
Robinson is aggressively charging in as Nicholson backs up avoiding any damage. Nicholson tosses out a jab and Robinson runs right into it face first! Robinson is out cold! Nicholson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Robinson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asanoyama Hideki (ranked 5032 p4p, 23975 weight class) and Yung Brady (ranked 491 p4p, 560 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asanoyama Hideki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yung Brady!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady misses with a double jab.
Brady sizes up Hideki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hideki.
Brady rushes Hideki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hideki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hideki takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Asanoyama Hideki has been cut.
A body shot lands from Brady.
Hideki is breathing heavily.
Brady makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brady lands with a left to the head.
Brady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hideki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brady turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady scoring well with a low kick there.
Hideki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brady connects with a solid leg kick.
Brady moves into range and clinches up with Hideki.
Brady scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brady lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brady.
Brady connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brady.
Brady scores with a hook to the body.
Brady lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Brady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady scores with a shoulder strike.
Brady working Hideki over with knees to the body.
Brady throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hidekis head.
Brady drops Hideki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hideki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hideki is rocked!
Brady lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Hideki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brady softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brady lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Brady manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Hideki drops to the canvas! He's done! Brady goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Yung Brady!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arman Brown (ranked 3727 p4p, 5603 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 489 p4p, 606 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown throws a jab when Klimov was well out of range.
Klimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klimov misses the jab.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Klimov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Klimov and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Brown digs a good hook to Klimov's body.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Klimov looks winded!
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klimov sprawling to the canvas! Klimov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Brown.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Klimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Klimov scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown slips under a jab.
Klimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Klimov checks a low kick from Brown.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Klimov sprawling to the canvas! Klimov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
Klimov is rocked!
Brown throws a low kick but Klimov moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Klimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Brown lands a big uppercut and Klimov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Klimov looks OK. Brown waves Klimov back to his feet!
Klimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brown.
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!
Klimov misses with a hook
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Klimov 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.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
and Brown counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Klimov! He's just covering up as Brown starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arman Brown!
A relieved looking Arman Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 3890 p4p, 3934 weight class) and Johnny Valiant (ranked 507 p4p, 512 weight class). Valiant has chosen Guns N' Roses - Rocket Queen as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Valiant !
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valiant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lodinkinni clobbers Valiant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lodinkinni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valiant misses with a two punch combination.
Valiant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lodinkinni.
A telegraphed right hand from Lodinkinni misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Lodinkinni.
Lodinkinni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodinkinni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lodinkinni connects with a nice looking jab.
Lodinkinni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valiant .
Valiant misses with an uppercut
and Lodinkinni counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Lodinkinni has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lodinkinni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valiant misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valiant misses with a lunging right hand
and Lodinkinni counters with a crisp right that sends Valiant to the canvas! Lodinkinni follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
During a confident post fight interview, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 2222 p4p, 2324 weight class) and Filip Yumashev (ranked 122 p4p, 132 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Yumashev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumashev throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
Farman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
An attempted straight right counter from Farman misses the target.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev misses with a body shot.
Farman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yumashev on the side of the head.
Yumashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Yumashev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman throwing a counter right hand but Yumashev manages to avoid it.
Farman avoids the body shot from Yumashev.
Yumashev swings for the body but Farman moves out of range.
Farman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yumashev connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Yumashev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman tries to move into range but Yumashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yumashev throws a body punch but Farman moves out of range.
Yumashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farman defending well as Yumashev loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farman scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman throws a body punch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Farman has closed the distance and engaged Yumashev in a clinch.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Yumashev stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Farman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yumashev controlling the action here for a moment.
Yumashev stalls.
The crowd are getting on Yumashev's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Farman blocking some punches.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farman working aggressively here.
Yumashev leaning against his opponent.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yumashev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Farman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Yumashev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Farman lands a shot to the body.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
Yumashev struggles to land a body shot inside as Farman controls his hands.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yumashevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yumashev fails to land.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman takes a shot to the head.
Yumashev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yumashev.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Farman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev is leaning against Farman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Yumashev misses with some punches.
Farman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Yumashev.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farman.
Farman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farman scores with a shot to the side of Yumashev's head.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Farman tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yumashev can do to turn this around?
Yumashev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Yumashev misses.
Farman is looking to counter punch.
Yumashev misses with a right hand
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
Farman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
Farman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yumashev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Yumashev misses.
Farman slips a straight right by Yumashev.
Farman clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farman is keeping busy.
Farman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yumashev's elbow.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yumashev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yumashev looking to slow down the pace here.
Farman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
Yumashev taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Yumashev misses with a body punch.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Farman.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Yumashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Farman backwards.
Yumashev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Yumashev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
Farman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Yumashev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Farman misses with the head strike.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands with a left to the head.
Farman digs a right hand underneath Yumashev's ribcage. Yumashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yumashev prevents a body shot from Farman.
Yumashev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman blocks a body shot from Yumashev.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farman.
Yumashev is trying to maintain a safe position but Farman gets an underhook and turns Yumashev into the cage.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Yumashev throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farman throws a head punch that misses.
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yumashev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yumashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farman's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yumashev as Farman tries to tie him up.
Yumashev working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Yumashev.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Farman.
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yumashev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Farman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Yumashev slips the punch.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yumashev.
Nice defenses there by Farman.
Yumashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farman.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Yumashev throws a hook to the side of Farman's head but Farman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yumashev misses with a double jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yumashev moves away.
Farman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yumashev cracks a nice hook into Farman's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yumashev throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Yumashev defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Farman tries to clinch but Yumashev is having none of it.
Yumashev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farman staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev misses with a hook. Farman ducked under it nicely.
Farman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yumashev walks into a jab.
Farman lands with a good body shot.
Farman takes a swing at Yumashev's ribcage but misses.
Yumashev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yumashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yumashev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yumashev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farman up against the cage.
Farman scores with a hook to the body.
Farman tries to throw a body punch but Yumashev avoids it by throwing Farman back against the cage.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Yumashev.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Farman - that landed with a thud.
Farman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yumashev backwards.
Farman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yumashev blocking some punches.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands a right hand.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yumashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farman tries a body shot but Yumashev blocks it.
Farman working aggressively here.
Yumashev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yumashev.
Farman lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Farman fails to land.
Farman can't find room to land a body shot as Yumashev controls the action.
Yumashev throws a punch but it's blocked by Farman.
Farman lands a shoulder strike.
Yumashev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farmans head.
Farman wants to stall.
Yumashev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zafir Farman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Farman.
Farman lands a nice uppercut.
Farman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Farman.
Farman is leaning against Yumashev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yumashev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Farman.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farman lands an uppercut.
Yumashev is rocked!
Farman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zafir Farman clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yumashev tries to keep at a distance but Farman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farman lands a body shot.
Farman misses with the head strike.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yumashev is still on wobbly legs! Can Farman finish him?
Yumashev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev tries to throw a body punch but Farman avoids it by throwing Yumashev back against the cage.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farman is working Yumashev over against the cage.
Yumashev seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Farman on the inside.
Farman lands with a light punch inside.
Farman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Farman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumashev blocks an uppercut.
Farman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yumashev with a big uppercut! Yumashev tries to clinch up but Farman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yumashev to the mat! Yumashev covers up and Farman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Zafir Farman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lutalo Masamba (ranked 2158 p4p, 2612 weight class) and Brenin Arthur (ranked 314 p4p, 369 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lutalo Masamba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brenin Arthur!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arthur throws a solid leg kick but Masamba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arthur.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masamba jabs Arthur right on the nose. Arthur blinks but takes it well.
Arthur closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masamba is looking to escape.
Arthur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masamba pushes Arthur off looking to stand but Arthur dives back in and keeps control.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arthur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masamba defending well though.
Arthur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masamba sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamba desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Arthur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masamba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arthur.
Masamba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masamba wants to get back to his feet.
Arthur thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
Arthur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masamba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masamba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masamba is refusing to be controlled, as Arthur sits in half guard.
Masamba is trying to maintain the position but Arthur is very close to passing his half guard.
Masamba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Arthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masamba keeps working.
Arthur seems to be working for a kimura but Masamba defends the submission attempt.
Arthur seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Masamba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brenin Arthur!
Brenin Arthur is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brenin Arthur 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bon Gamin (ranked 2121 p4p, 2463 weight class) and Henrique Falcono (ranked 255 p4p, 291 weight class). Gamin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bone Gamin Walkout Song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bon Gamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrique Falcono!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gamin misses.
Gamin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gamin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falconos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Gamin misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcono! But no joy.
Gamin misses the jab.
Nice shot by Gamin.
Falcono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamin throws a right hand that Falcono ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcono also avoids with ease.
Falcono throws a jab when Gamin was well out of range.
Falcono on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcono closes the distance and clinches.
Falcono lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcono misses with a body punch.
Falcono lands a body punch.
Falcono blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Falcono.
Falcono misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcono lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gamin or not.
Falcono scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcono looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falcono tries a body shot but Gamin blocks it.
Falcono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamin backwards.
Falcono stalling against the cage.
Gamin is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcono gets an underhook and turns Gamin into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Falcono.
Falcono lands a shoulder strike.
Falcono misses with a punch to the body.
Falcono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamin backwards.
Gamin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcono scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Falcono.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gamin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falcono is keeping busy.
Falcono tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamin's elbow.
Falcono scores with a shoulder strike.
Falcono is pushing Gamin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcono lands a left hand.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
Gamin is breathing heavily.
Falcono misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcono effectively controlling the action here.
Gamin misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcono.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcono pushes Gamin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falcono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gamin prevents a body shot from Falcono.
Gamin throws a head punch that misses.
Falcono lands an uppercut.
Falcono scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcono lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gamin prevents a body shot from Falcono.
Falcono blocks an uppercut.
Falcono dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Falcono lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falcono creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcono lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcono tries to work over Gamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcono works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcono lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Falcono.
Falcono lands a nice uppercut.
Falcono presses Gamin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Falcono.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Falcono stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Falcono dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Falcono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamin circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Gamin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henrique Falcono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamin connects with a jab.
Falcono gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Falcono.
Falcono content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Falcono has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcono lands a left hand.
Falcono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamin backwards.
Falcono is stalling here.
Falcono lands a shoulder strike.
Falcono misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Falcono.
Falcono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcono stalling the fight.
Gamin blocks a body shot from Falcono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcono.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falcono lands a right hand.
Come on Falcono - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falcono pushes Gamin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcono - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Falcono.
Falcono lands a shot to the body.
Falcono can't find room to land a body shot as Gamin controls the action.
Falcono controlling the action here for a moment.
Gamin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Falcono.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamin letting Falcono take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henrique Falcono.
Falcono clinches with his opponent.
Falcono scores with a hook to the body.
Falcono content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Falcono goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcono tries to work over Gamin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Falcono.
Falcono holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falcono.
Gamin takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Falcono.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Falcono.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcono lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcono is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gamin prevents a body shot from Falcono.
Falcono doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcono tries to throw a body punch but Gamin avoids it by throwing Falcono back against the cage.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
Falcono dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Falcono is working Gamin over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Falcono.
Falcono drops Gamin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gamin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Gamin is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcono is working Gamin over against the cage.
Oh Gamin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcono lands a body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Falcono.
Gamin seems to have got his legs back now.
Falcono is leaning against Gamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falcono lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Falcono.
Falcono scores with a hook to the body.
Falcono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Falcono.
Falcono lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Falcono.
A right hook to the body lands for Falcono.
Still in the clinch, Falcono scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Falcono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Falcono closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcono just leaning against Gamin, taking a breather.
Gamin takes a shot to the head.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Falcono lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falcono leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falcono.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Falcono.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcono - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henrique Falcono seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falcono lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gamin backwards.
Falcono lands a body shot.
Falcono scores with a hook to the body.
Falcono pushes Gamin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Falcono.
Gamin letting Falcono take a breather here.
Falcono lands an uppercut.
Falcono struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamin controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Falcono.
Falcono lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcono cracks Gamin with a nice body shot.
Falcono digs a right hand underneath Gamin's ribcage. Gamin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Falcono.
Falcono lands a shoulder strike.
Falcono lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falcono scores with a shot to the side of Gamin's head.
Falcono drops Gamin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gamin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Falcono.
Falcono dips a shoulder and cracks Gamin with a mighty uppercut! Gamin falls back against the cage and Falcono unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gamin 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 - Falcono screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Falcono!
Post fight, Henrique Falcono stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank everyone at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu! Preparing for this fight, physically and mentally. Especially just coming off a loss before that!
I also would like to thank for the fans!! You guys rock!!'.
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