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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Carosella (ranked 2704 p4p, 2348 weight class) and Hero Primo (ranked 117 p4p, 103 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from Primo sends Carosella down but not out. Primo dives into side control looking to finish.
 It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Primo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carosella keeps working.
Carosella is looking for a sweep.
Primo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Primo controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Carosella's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Primo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carosella is letting Primo control him for a moment.
Primo trying to control the action but Carosella is working from the bottom.
Carosella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Primo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Primo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella regains half guard.
Primo is trying to control. Carosella wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Primo prevents Carosella from improving his position.
Primo is thwarting Carosella's attempts to control the position.
Carosella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Primo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carosella tries to get to full guard but Primo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Primo is looking for a kimura but Carosella is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Primo to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carosella is looking for a sweep. Primo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carosella has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Primo. Oh but Carosella has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Primo goes limp - he's gone! Carosella jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Carosella!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 1430 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Hendrix Cabrera (ranked 211 p4p, 210 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrix Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Cabrera avoids them all with ease.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bukowski's sensitive parts.
Bukowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera throws a looping overhand right but Bukowski ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Bukowski's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bukowski avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and Cabrera counters by moving into the clinch.
Cabrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bukowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cabrera after a bit of a struggle.
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Cabrera's belly button to the back.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Bukowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cabrera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Bukowski ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bukowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabrera, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bukowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cabrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukowski's elbow.
Bukowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bukowski misses with some punches.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski slips a jab from Cabrera.
Bukowski ducks right into an uppercut from Cabrera.
Cabrera tests Bukowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera gets caught flat footed, as Bukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
Cabrera looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bukowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Cabrera's legs - danger averted.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Bukowski tries to pass.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bukowski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera is pushing down on Bukowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bukowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Cabrera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bukowski is trying to control but can't.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Bukowski is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cabrera seems to be looking for submissions.
Bukowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabrera cracks Bukowski with a good jab.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
A quick step to the side and Bukowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Cabrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabrera misses with the combination.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bukowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
A telegraphed right hand from Cabrera misses the target.
As Cabrera looks to move away, Bukowski throws a big counter combo but Cabrera just gets out of the way.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Cabrera sprawls well.
Cabrera feints a counter leg kick.
Cabrera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cabrera manages to break the clinch.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera lands with a good body shot.
Cabrera clinches with his opponent.
Bukowski is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Bukowski is trying to pull guard but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bukowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Bukowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukowski down.
Cabrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bukowski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Bukowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bukowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hendrix Cabrera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabrera. Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera has Bukowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabrera breaks from the clinch.
Cabrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski checks a leg kick.
Cabrera looks to land a right hand but Bukowski moved out of range.
Bukowski slips a jab from Cabrera.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bukowski misses with a double jab.
Cabrera throws a leg kick which misses Bukowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukowski tries to avoid it.
A jab from Cabrera does it's job there.
Hendrix Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Cabrera circles away easily
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Bukowski 's knee.
Bukowski shoots for a takedown but Cabrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage!
Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
Cabrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukowski.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Bukowski moves out of range easily.
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!
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Cabrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski shoots in but no luck this time.
Cabrera lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt - Cabrera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cabrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrera throws out the jab.
Bukowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera works over Bukowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Cabrera swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukowski misses the target.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Bukowski's head back.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Bukowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cabrera. Cabrera obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrix Cabrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Cabrera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Cabrera.
Bukowski darts in looking for a takedown but Cabrera gets double underhooks and turns Bukowski into the cage.
Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Bukowski seems unphased.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bukowski. That did some damage!
Bukowski is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Cabrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Bukowski's ribs.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera lands with a cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Cabrera lands with an overhand left.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bukowski scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera with a jab.
Cabrera jabs Bukowski right on the nose. Bukowski blinks but takes it well.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
A low kick from Cabrera misses
and Bukowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Bukowski's head.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukowski.
Bukowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bukowski's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera misses with a looping right.
Bukowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrera swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera with a hook.
Cabrera leaves Bukowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bukowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bukowski jabs at Cabrera's body.
Bukowski swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bukowski blocks a body shot from Cabrera.
Bukowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabrera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown.
Cabrera cracks Bukowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Bukowski moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cabrera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabrera gets back to half guard.
Bukowski prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Cabrera manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bukowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Charles Bukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera has his hands on Bukowski's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrix Cabrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cabrera 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrix Cabrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Hendrix Cabrera 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lee (ranked 2041 p4p, 1950 weight class) and Geryon Macropus (ranked 94 p4p, 89 weight class). Alexander Lee 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geryon Macropus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macropus eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Geryon Macropus has been cut.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a series of punches but Macropus avoids them all with ease.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macropus.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macropus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee pushes Macropus away with a front kick.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Macropus wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
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 Macropus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Macropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Macropus.
Macropus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macropus.
Oooooh!!! Lee has knocked Macropus down with a huge combo! Lee steps away and waves a wobbly Macropus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Macropus is rocked!
Macropus blocks a head kick by Lee.
Macropus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Macropus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macropus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macropus seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macropus blocks a head kick by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Macropus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macropus tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Macropus counters by moving into the clinch.
Macropus pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macropus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macropus throws an elbow that misses.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Macropus lands a left hand.
Macropus blocking some punches.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macropus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macropus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Macropus.
It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Macropus scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macropus avoids it.
Macropus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macropus lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Alexander Lee's cut is getting worse.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macropus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macropus lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Macropus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macropus pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Macropus lands with a light punch inside.
Macropus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Macropus.
Macropus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexander Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Macropus lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macropus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macropus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Macropus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macropus.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Macropus controls the action.
A short right from Lee.
A nice left hand lands by Macropus.
Jeez, Alexander Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keanu Reeves (ranked 1312 p4p, 913 weight class) and Benji Torres (ranked 194 p4p, 135 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keanu Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Torres!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reeves shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and Reeves finishes the takedown easily into 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.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reeves is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is working hard here to advance position.
Reeves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.
Reeves is looking for a triangle here but Torres uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reeves tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Reeves tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.
Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reeves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Reeves's legs - danger averted.
Reeves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Torres has passed into half guard!
Reeves is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Torres won't allow Reeves to sweep him here.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres controlling from the top position.
Torres won't allow Reeves to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Keanu Reeves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reeves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torres defends well and Reeves ends up having to push Torres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Reeves blocks an uppercut.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
Reeves moves to clinch but Torres breaks away
and Torres counters with a crisp one two that drops Reeves! Torres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reeves to his feet! Reeves is in big trouble!
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
and Torres counters with a huge left! Reeves is in big trouble! He's backing up but Torres isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Reeves from any more damage. A dominating finish by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 707 p4p, 607 weight class) and Raminus Polus (ranked 93 p4p, 83 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Graves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Polus checks it well.
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a push kick but Polus slaps the foot to one side.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Polus shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Polus misses
and Graves counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Polus down! Graves is looking to finish but Polus is intelligently defending himself.
Polus is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves passes Polus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Polus is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Polus seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Graves moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polus is looking to reverse the position.
Polus manages to get back to half guard.
Polus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polus wants to sweep but Graves has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves working the ground and pound from side control.
Polus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus is trying to improve his position.
Polus struggling a bit here.
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to control the action but Polus is working from the bottom.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Polus is looking for a sweep.
Graves lands an elbow.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Polus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graves cracks Polus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Polus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves controlling Polus's posture.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves wants to sweep here but Polus controlling him for the moment.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polus being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Polus is now in Graves's guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there.
Graves keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polus trying to move into half guard but instead Graves has managed to sweep!
Polus is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Polus is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Polus to regain full guard.
Polus has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Polus should have avoided that one.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Graves misses
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Polus is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Polus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg.
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus.
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graves wants to control the position but Polus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves is trying to control but Polus passes into side control!
Polus is trying to move to mount but Graves reverses beautifully and ends up in Polus's guard.
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Polus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Graves wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raminus Polus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 793 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 120 p4p, 168 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ilmarinen did well to prevent Dennison getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Ilmarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ilmarinen is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Ilmarinen is working away.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
Ilmarinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ilmarinen is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilmarinen is controlling Dennison's posture.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennison trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Dennison preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.
Dennison passes into half guard.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is nestled in close to Ilmarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 Ilmarinen is rocked!
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilmarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Ilmarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilmarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ilmarinen quite badly. Ilmarinen pulls Dennison in close trying to recover. Dennison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ilmarinen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A relieved looking Dick Dennison 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 365 p4p, 732 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 14 p4p, 38 weight class). Puncher Face will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda throws a leg kick
and Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Panda throws a head kick that misses.
Face keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Panda
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Face checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panda wants to clinch up but Face keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Face checks a leg kick.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
We've been told by Panda's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Panda misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Panda scoring well with a low kick there.
Panda throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panda - that will leave a mark!
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Face counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Panda tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Face blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Panda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panda scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Panda lands.
Panda swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Panda - just one landing.
Face takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Panda misses with a kick to the body
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Panda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Panda misses with a hook. Face ducked under it nicely.
Face lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panda moves to clinch but Face breaks away
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panda wants to clinch but Face slips to the side
and Face counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Panda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Panda thows a leg kick but Face checks it
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Face's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face slips a straight right by Panda.
Panda misses with a head kick.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Panda misses with a leg kick
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face slips under a jab from Panda.
Face 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.
Panda misses the body punch
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Panda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Face checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Panda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks.
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 KT Panda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Face moves out of range of the leg kick from Panda.
Panda throws a low kick but Face avoids it.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panda misses with a straight right.
As Panda backs off Face throws a huge counter combo but Panda manages to avoid it all.
Panda is looking to score with low kicks.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Panda tries a head kick but it misses.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a hook to the side of Face's head but Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Panda tenderised Face's leg. Face is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panda throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Panda is predictable there
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda wants to clinch
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda misses with a body shot
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Panda misses.
Panda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.
Panda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Face takes a step back to recover.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panda 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Face momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Panda.
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
Face blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to clinch up but Face circles away and keeps his distance.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Panda misses the shot to the body.
Panda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Panda throws a leg kick which misses Face's front leg but catches the back leg as Face tries to avoid it.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Face ducks down to avoid it.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Face checks the leg kick.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda throws a body kick that misses
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panda lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Face has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Face and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Face pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands with a straight right. Face didn't see that one coming.
Face moves out of range of the body kick from Panda.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Face might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Panda has got the better of the exchanges.
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panda.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
letting Face counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Panda.
Panda throws a leg kick which misses Face's front leg but catches the back leg as Face tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
Panda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that second round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panda wants to clinch but Face slips to the side
and Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KT Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda clobbers Face with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Face takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Face now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Face checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda misses with a low kick.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Panda is predictable there
letting Face counter with a right hand.
Panda throws a low kick but Face moves out of range easily.
Panda thuds a left hand into Face's body.
Panda has Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Face has had enough of the clinch but Panda keeps him there for the moment.
Panda lands a body punch.
Face takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Face blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda prevents Face from breaking the clinch.
Face tries to break the clinch but Panda is controlling the position.
Face's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Panda gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Face tries to circle away but Panda has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Panda gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda digs a right hand into Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Face's gas tank.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda cracks Face with a nice body shot.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Panda.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Panda won't allow it.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face tries to break free but Panda pushes him back against the cage.
Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Face moves out of range as Panda throws a body kick.
Panda with a nice calf kick.
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda misses with a body punch
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Panda misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Panda darts in and clinches Face up against the cage.
Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda scores with the left hand. Face knows he should have avoided that one.
Panda looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range.
Panda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Panda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda clearly takes that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda throws a body kick that misses.
Face throws a counter combo.
Panda wants to clinch up but Face keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Face on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Panda misses its intended target.
Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face blocks a head kick by Panda.
Face lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Panda misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Panda throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda misses with a low kick as Face jumps back.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Face has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Panda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda misses with a body punch
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Face blocks a head kick by Panda.
Face throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Panda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Face appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Face needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Face checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Panda.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Faces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panda throws a wild body kick that Face sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Face throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick and Face moves out of range easily.
Panda misses with a kick to the body.
Panda throws a leg kick
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda throws a push kick but Face slaps the foot to one side.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Face defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a low kick, looking for Face's leg but Face calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Panda misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Face takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda looks to clinch
and Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Panda catches Face right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda had his way with Puncher Face in that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Face manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Face's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Face keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panda.
Panda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda is looking to score with low kicks.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Face checks a leg kick.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panda with a body shot.
Panda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda throws a head kick but Face moves out of range.
Panda gets a clinch.
Face can't break the clinch.
Face breaks the clinch.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Face blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda is looking to clinch but Face is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Puncher Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to clinch but Face moves out of range.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda misses with a jab to the body
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
Panda closes the distance but Face moves to the side
and Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Panda throws a leg kick that misses.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panda misses with a leg kick
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panda.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Panda tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Face circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Panda does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Panda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KT Panda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Face wants to get back to striking at distance but Panda won't allow it.
Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Face has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Face is just out of range.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panda throws a leg kick but Face moved away.
Face lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
KT Panda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KT Panda!
KT Panda retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 119 p4p, 711 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 17 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kwong.
Kwong throws a hook but Magrath blocks it.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwong fails to land with a series of punches.
Magrath slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath connects with a looping right hand.
Kwong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kwong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magrath 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!
Magrath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kwong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magrath lands a two punch combo.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Magrath throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kwong moves in looking to clinch but Magrath pushes him off.
Kwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Magrath cracks Kwong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kwong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magrath moves into range and clinches up with Kwong.
Magrath jumps guard but Kwong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Kwong.
Magrath misses with the head strike.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Magrath.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magrath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong rushes Magrath and presses him up against the cage.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Magrath throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Magrath avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Magrath tries to pull guard but Kwong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Magrath misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath is trying to break free.
Magrath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwong works on Magrath's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kwong takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Kwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwong rushes Magrath and presses him up against the cage.
Magrath throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwongs head.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Magrath.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Magrath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magrath.
Magrath jumps guard but Kwong stands there with Magrath around his waist. Magrath gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Magrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Kwong.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwong.
Kwong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Kwong fails to land with a series of punches.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath moves in looking to clinch but Kwong pushes him off.
Kwong takes one to the side of the head.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwong! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Magrath blocks the leg kick.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath scores with a nice head shot.
Kwong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Kwong misses with a hook
and Kwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magrath defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Magrath moves out of range.
A left lands for Magrath.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magrath backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jaxon Magrath has been cut.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kwong.
Kwong moves out of range of the leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath clinches up against the cage.
Kwong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Kwong as the two fighters clinch.
Kwong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kwong.
Kwong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
Magrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong pushes Magrath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kwong misses with a hook
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath thows a leg kick but Kwong checks it
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwong connects with a crisp jab.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magrath to score with a decent uppercut.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kwong jabs Magrath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
Kwong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut lands for Magrath. That snapped Kwong's head back.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Kwong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
A bone on bone clash there as Kwong blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Kwong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magrath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
Magrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magrath throws the left hand but Kwong avoids the punch easily.
Magrath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath slips a straight right by Kwong.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Kwong is looking to clinch.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kwong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong 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.
Kwong has Magrath up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
Kwong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath walks into a left hand.
Kwong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kwong. Those never looked like landing.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong blocks a leg kick.
Kwong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Magrath.
Kwong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath dips to his left and cracks Kwong with an uppercut!
Magrath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwong throws a series of punches but Magrath avoids them all with ease.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath is looking to counter with head kicks.
Magrath lands an overhand right.
Kwong lands with a right hand.
Kwong defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwong.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kwong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwong closes the distance and pushes Magrath back into the cage.
Magrath blocks an uppercut.
Magrath misses with a punch on the inside.
Magrath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magrath's elbow.
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Magrath circles away.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kwong throws a jab when Magrath was well out of range.
Magrath cracks Kwong with an open hand slap.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Kwong cracks Magrath with a good jab.
Magrath thumps Kwong with a low kick.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kwong connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Kwong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Kwong as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Kwong's leg. Kwong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Magrath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's time! Magrath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Kwong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kwong throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Kwong cracks Magrath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magrath thumps Kwong with a low kick.
Kwong misses the jab.
Magrath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kwong.
Magrath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Kwong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Magrath's head but Magrath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kwong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Kwong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kwong misses with the combination.
Magrath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kwong throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath slips a straight right by Kwong.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Kwong's head but Kwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magrath is looking to slow Kwong down with leg kicks.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Magrath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Magrath.
Magrath feints and then cracks Kwong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwong down.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Magrath slips a jab from Kwong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Kwong off balance momentarily.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kwong misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
Kwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Magrath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
and Magrath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath lands with an uppercut that bounces Kwong off the cage and back into range.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Kwong misses
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath 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.
Magrath 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.
Kwong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kwong! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Kwong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Kwong clinches with his opponent.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magrath lands a jab to Kwong's midsection.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Magrath lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Magrath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwong avoids the head kick by Magrath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Magrath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath drops his hands momentarily and Kwong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magrath lands a nice shot that snaps Kwong's head back.
Kwong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
Magrath lands a jab to the head.
Magrath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Magrath misses.
Kwong punishes Magrath's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath avoids the body shot from Kwong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
That's time! Magrath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Kwong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magrath has time to react.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kwong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magrath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magrath connects with a jab.
Kwong has closed the distance and engaged Magrath in a clinch.
Magrath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magrath misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Magrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magrath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magrath dodges the punch combination from Kwong.
Kwong throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Kwong blocks a head kick by Magrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Magrath's body. Magrath takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magrath lands with an overhand left.
Kwong tries to clinch up.
Magrath thumps Kwong with a low kick.
Kwong scores with a nice head shot.
Magrath defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kwong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch but Magrath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magrath lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwong tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Magrath scores with a decent looking hook.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Kwong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magrath circles away quickly and effectively.
Kwong moves forwards but Magrath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magrath. That's going to slow Kwong down.
Magrath tries to clinch but Kwong is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magrath.
Kwong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magrath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kwong scrambles back to his feet.
Magrath dodges the punch combination from Kwong.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath connects with a right hand. Kwong shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath moves into the clinch successfully.
Magrath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magrath breaks the clinch.
Kwong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magrath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwong throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Magrath tried to counter with a leg kick but Kwong avoided it.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Kwong clinches with his opponent.
Magrath blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kwong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magrath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Magrath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
Magrath pulls guard successfully.
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.
Kwong wants to control from the top but Magrath keeps moving.
Magrath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kwong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kwong won't allow Magrath to sweep him here.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Magrath's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Kwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kwong swings widly with a right hand
letting Magrath counter with a right hand.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Magrath slips the punch.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong misses with a right hand
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magrath throws a good cross that connects.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Magrath should have avoided that one.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magrath throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Kwong throws a sloppy body shot
and Magrath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magrath, as that shot connected.
Kwong tries to bum rush Magrath with a series of wild strikes but Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
Kwong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Kwong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kwong throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Magrath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magrath.
Magrath throws a low kick but Kwong avoids it.
Magrath cracks Kwong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
Kwong throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kwong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magrath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Kwong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magraths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magrath lands a jab to the nose.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath connects with a crisp jab.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magrath throws out a leg kick but Kwong moves out of range and Magrath only half commits.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Kwong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magrath.
Magrath throws a low kick but Kwong moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magrath misses the jab.
Magrath slips under a jab from Kwong.
Kwong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Kwong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Magrath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magrath prevents a body shot from Kwong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kwong.
Magrath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Magrath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magrath gets through Kwong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magrath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
Kwong cracks Magrath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kwong takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Kwong gets a clinch.
Magrath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magrath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magrath swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Jaxon Magrath.
I think Magrath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Jaxon Magrath 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Segundo Garcia (ranked 125 p4p, 154 weight class) and Macca Outback (ranked 19 p4p, 24 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segundo Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outback misses with a hook
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Outback checks it
and Outback counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Outback scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Outback misses with a right hand
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes one on the button.
It looks like Segundo Garcia has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Outback.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Outback! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Outback moves away.
Outback connects with a jab.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia 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.
Outback with a nice cross.
Outback throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Outback counters with a solid body kick.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback misses the jab.
Garcia motions for Outback to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback slips under a jab.
Garcia tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Outback cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia scores with a one two! Outback had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Outback lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Outback tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia throws a leg kick
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback with a hook.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Outback is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outback.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Outback connects with a right hand. Garcia shakes it off.
Garcia wants to land a leg kick but Outback is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia throws a counter high kick but Outback was just alert enough to avoid it.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Outback manages to avoid it.
Outback blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Outback tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia throws a body punch but Outback moves out of range.
Outback pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Outback punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Outback blocks the low kick.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Garcia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Outback.
Outback takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garcia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Garcia slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outback takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Outback misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Outback with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Outback avoids nicely.
Outback swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a good low kick that Outback was not able to check.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Outback throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Outback throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Macca Outback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Outback throws a shot to the body.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Outback.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Outback's ribs.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia cracks Outback with an open hand slap.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Outback counters with a thumping low kick.
Outback misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Outback counters with a body kick that stops Garcia in his tracks momentarily.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Outback cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Outback, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Outback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Outback gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Outback lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Outback scores with a nice hook to the head.
Outback can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Outback blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Outbacks head.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Outback controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia tries a body shot but Outback blocks it.
Outback escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Outback changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Outback misses the jab.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a left to the body.
Outback lands with a cross.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia is rocked!
Outback lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia thows a body kick. Outback tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Outback dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!
Outback pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Outback creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Outback keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Outback fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Outback throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Outback pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Outback fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback scores with a shot to the body.
Outback scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Outback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia misses with the body kick
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia 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.
Outback connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback misses with a body kick.
Garcia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Outback connects with a body shot.
Segundo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback lands the left hand.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a right hand
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia misses the jab.
Outback connects with a looping right hand.
Outback throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Outback misses with a looping right.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
Outback stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Segundo Garcia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Outback moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Outback misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Outback avoids the head kick by Garcia.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback 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.
Outback connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Outback throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a leg kick
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outback scores with a jab to the head.
Outback is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a leg kick.
Outback lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outback throws out the jab.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia misses the jab.
Outback throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Outback cracks Garcia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outback lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Outback.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback lands a body shot.
Outback scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Outback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Outback has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
Macca Outback is the new middleweight champion!
Macca Outback was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 75 p4p, 48 weight class) and Rectal Thermometer (ranked 14 p4p, 8 weight class). Kersikov I I's entrance music is Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov I I 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov I I thumps Thermometer with a low kick.
Thermometer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermometer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer throws a hook but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov I I moves away.
Thermometer blocks a jab.
Kersikov I I throws a head kick that misses.
Thermometer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov I I slips a jab from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thermometer with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thermometer throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I moves forwards but Thermometer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thermometer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov I I moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Kersikov I I has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kersikov I I unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thermometer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer presses Kersikov I I against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch but Thermometer improves position.
Kersikov I I working aggressively here.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
Thermometer prevents a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I scores with a shot to the side of Thermometer's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body shot.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov I I holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermometer controls his hands.
Kersikov I I misses with a knee to the head.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kersikov I I.
The referee calls for Kersikov I I to work.
Thermometer pushes Kersikov I I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer lands with a right to the head.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I pushes Thermometer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer tries a body shot but Kersikov I I blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I effectively controlling the action here.
Thermometer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kersikov I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov I I misses with a body punch.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Thermometer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I lands with a left to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a head punch that misses.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kersikov I I on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands an uppercut.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
Kersikov I I stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov I I misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Kersikov I I into the cage.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I looking to slow down the pace here.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to 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 Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thermometer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thermometer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Thermometer misses.
Thermometer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov I I has managed to clinch.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Thermometer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov I I misses with a knee strike.
Kersikov I I pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I stalling against the cage.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I tries to work over Thermometer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vitali Kersikov I I has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thermometer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thermometer throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov I I avoiding damage.
A short right from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I 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.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a nice shot to the body.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kersikov I I slows down the pace here.
Kersikov I I blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thermometer fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov I I.
Thermometer letting Kersikov I I take a breather here.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
Thermometer pushes Kersikov I I back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of 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!
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thermometer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thermometer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer lands a body punch.
Thermometer misses with a body punch.
Thermometer blocking some punches.
Kersikov I I tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikov I Is head.
Thermometer gets through Kersikov I I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer works on Kersikov I I's body with a couple of short punches.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
A short body shot lands from Thermometer as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov I I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thermometer.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov I I's elbow.
A short right from Thermometer on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov I I is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thermometer is keeping busy.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov I I blocks an uppercut.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Thermometer is working Kersikov I I over against the cage.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rectal Thermometer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kersikov I I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kersikov I I slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick.
Thermometer wants to counter the offense by Kersikov I I and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov I I looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thermometer misses with a body punch
and Thermometer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rectal Thermometer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermometer missing with a left hand there. Kersikov I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thermometer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov I I looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thermometer misses with an uppercut. Kersikov I I saw that one coming.
Thermometer misses the body punch
and Kersikov I I counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kersikov I I clinches.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thermometer backwards.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
Kersikov I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov I I.
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!
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I is trying to maintain a safe position but Thermometer gets an underhook and turns Kersikov I I into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thermometer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermometer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thermometer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Thermometer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thermometer lands with a light punch inside.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov I I.
Thermometer tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov I I avoids it by throwing Thermometer back against the cage.
Thermometer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thermometer scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kersikov I I stalls.
Thermometer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov I I controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thermometer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov I I has a couple of punches blocked by Thermometer.
Kersikov I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thermometer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thermometer misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kersikov I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermometer misses with some punches.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I blocks a body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I lands an uppercut.
Kersikov I I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermometer misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermometer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermometer or not.
Kersikov I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thermometer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thermometer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov I I throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermometer blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersikov I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Thermometer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kersikov I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I lands a nice uppercut.
Thermometer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a body shot.
Thermometer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Thermometer.
Kersikov I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thermometer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Thermometer misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermometer swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov I I uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kersikov I I tries a knee to the head but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermometer can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Thermometer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermometer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thermometer.
Kersikov I I tries a body shot but Thermometer blocks it.
Thermometer lands a shot to the body.
Thermometer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thermometer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermometer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov I I backwards.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thermometer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermometer blocks a body shot from Kersikov I I.
Thermometer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Thermometer.
Thermometer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rectal Thermometer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thermometer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rectal Thermometer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rectal Thermometer made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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