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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Cole (ranked 2507 p4p, 22732 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 303 p4p, 494 weight class). White Cole 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mjölnir manages to avoid it.
Cole takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Mjölnir moves into the clinch.
Cole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cole seems keen to control Mjölnir's posture.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mjölnir looking to pass the guard.
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mjölnir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mjölnir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cole working for a triangle but Mjölnir defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mjölnir is posturing up here but Cole has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mjölnir tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mjölnir has to tap! Slick submission there by Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Cole!
White Cole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Dredd (ranked 3492 p4p, 2640 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 437 p4p, 343 weight class). Brock Dredd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios throws a right hand that misses
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Dredd throws the left hand but Rios avoids the punch easily.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rios connects with a looping right hand.
Rios misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dredd.
Rios throws a lazy uppercut
and Dredd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rios thinking.
Rios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dredd.
Dredd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dredd throws a wild body kick that Rios sees coming a mile off.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Dredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dredd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd slips under a jab.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dredd throws an overhand right that lands on Rios's shoulder, as Rios tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Rios misses its intended target.
Dredd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
and Rios counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Rios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dredd.
Rios misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Dredd.
Rios scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dredd in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rios. Dredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Dredd misses.
Dredd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rios. That's going to slow Dredd down.
Dredd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That has opened up Diego Rios's cut even more.
Dredd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rios throws a hook but Dredd blocks it.
Rios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dredd doesn't seem bothered though.
Rios looks to land a combination but Dredd avoids it well.
Dredd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dredd moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rios.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dredd misses with a low kick as Rios jumps back.
Dredd looks for the body kick but Rios saw that one coming.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Dredd saw that one coming.
Dredd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rios changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dredd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rios's sensitive parts.
A big left from Dredd misses.
Rios only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rios is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dredd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dredd throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios misses with the combination.
Rios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Rios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rios lands a right hook to the body.
Rios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dredd under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Rios. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rios misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Nice shot lands for Rios.
Rios throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Dredd is looking to land body kicks.
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Diego Rios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
enabling Dredd to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Dredd blocks the low kick.
Rios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dredd lands a leg kick that knocks Rios off balance momentarily.
Rios thows a leg kick but Dredd checks it
and Dredd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Dredd misses.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Rios's head but Rios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Rios was not able to check.
Rios throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dredd misses its target.
Dredd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rios on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Dredd misses.
Rios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dredd counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dredd.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dredd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dredd thumps Rios with a low kick.
Rios throws a solid leg kick but Dredd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rios.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dredd moves away.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
Rios cracks a nice hook into Dredd's ribs.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Dredd.
Rios throws a looping overhand right but Dredd ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Dredd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rios on the side of the head.
The cut above Diego Rios's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
Dredd defending well as Rios loads up on a big left hand.
Dredd tried to counter with a leg kick but Rios avoided it.
Dredd staying out of range there.
Rios throws a series of punches but Dredd avoids them all with ease.
Dredd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.
Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Rios misses with the combination.
Dredd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rios.
Rios doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dredd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Rios. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dredd. That one must have hurt.
Rios is breathing heavily.
Rios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego Rios's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Rios's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Dredd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pudd Nelson (ranked 3069 p4p, 2769 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 413 p4p, 382 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Desperado - Eagles. Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ludko Struja Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Struja Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Struja Jr but Struja Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Struja Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Struja Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position.
Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Struja Jr controlling him for the moment.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is pulling down on Struja Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Struja Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Struja Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a hook but Struja Jr avoids it easily.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Struja Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Struja Jr's head.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Struja Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struja Jr slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Struja Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson looking to control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struja Jr stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja Jr distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Struja Jr to get to half guard.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja Jr lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Struja Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Struja Jr continues to drive forward.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson tries to break free but Struja Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr.
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Struja Jr tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Struja Jr to the ground. Struja Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson dives in and grabs Struja Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struja Jr pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr slips under a jab from Nelson.
Struja Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body.
Struja Jr drives through with a takedown into Nelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Struja Jr is controlling him.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson working for a triangle but Struja Jr defends it easily.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
 Nelson is rocked!
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Struja Jr passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struja Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Struja Jr is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Well Rounded (ranked 2498 p4p, 2907 weight class) and Jinjing Yan (ranked 326 p4p, 377 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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Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Well Rounded!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jinjing Yan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rounded takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rounded counters with a straight right hand.
Yan misses with a body shot.
Rounded definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rounded takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rounded moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yan throws a shot from downtown. Rounded moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Yan misses.
Rounded ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan lands with a right hand.
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rounded throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yan was covering up waiting for the punch and Rounded finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounded is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rounded is one step ahead there.
Rounded trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded wants to pass the guard but Yan is keeping the position.
Yan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rounded stopping the sweep attempt from Yan.
Rounded trying to control but Yan is working from the bottom.
Rounded wants to pass the guard but Yan is keeping the position.
Rounded wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Rounded thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rounded trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rounded is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rounded stays in close to Yan's body and controls the position.
Yan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rounded slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rounded's hands.
Rounded will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yan looks to land a left hand but Rounded moved out of range nicely.
Rounded blocks a jab.
Rounded is looking to clinch.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Rounded shoots for a takedown but Yan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rounded ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rounded looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rounded uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Rounded is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Rounded keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Well Rounded. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yan misses with a straight right.
Rounded ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan lands with a nice body punch.
Yan scores with a nice right hand.
Yan misses with a hook. Rounded ducked under it nicely.
Rounded throws a quick counter head kick but Yan was just out of range.
Jinjing Yan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yan lands a jab to Rounded's midsection.
Rounded shoots in looking for a takedown. Yan tries to sprawl out of it but Rounded keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yan throws a good cross that connects.
Yan scores with a jab.
Yan misses with a straight right.
Rounded takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yan lands a nice shot that snaps Rounded's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan lands a jab to the head.
Rounded fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yan avoids it really well and circles away.
Rounded takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jinjing Yan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rounded shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yan pinned against the cage. Yan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rounded had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Yan misses.
Rounded changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rounded at a distance.
Rounded tries for a takedown but Yan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rounded.
Rounded slips under a jab from Yan.
Rounded avoids the body shot from Yan.
Yan lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jinjing Yan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rounded just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rounded.
Rounded walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rounded with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yan to score with a decent uppercut.
Rounded has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rounded's head.
Yan throws a big shot that misses.
Rounded walks into a jab.
Rounded shoots in but Yan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yan missing with a left hand there. Rounded was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rounded walks into a jab.
Yan connects with a crisp jab.
Yan looks to throw the jab but Rounded is out of range.
Rounded tries to clinch there but Yan circles away.
A jab from Yan misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rounded takes one to the side of the head.
Rounded moves out of range as Yan strikes.
Yan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yan cracks Rounded with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rounded.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rounded misses the target.
Yan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yan cracks Rounded with an open hand slap.
Yan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rounded ducks under a wild hook from Yan.
Yan lands with a nice body punch.
Rounded has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rounded there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rounded takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rounded was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Yan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yan.
The fighters circling - Yan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yan catches Rounded with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yan scores with the left hand. Rounded knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Yan.
Rounded is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yan lands a nice shot to the body.
Rounded tries to clinch there but Yan circles away.
Yan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rounded. Rounded circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Rounded is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rounded takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rounded seems to have got his legs back now.
Yan lands a body shot.
Yan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rounded shoots for a takedown but Yan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Yan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yan, as that shot connected.
Jab from Yan.
Yan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rounded tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yan manages to circle out of the way.
Jinjing Yan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yan lands with a right hand.
Rounded uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yan.
Yan gets caught flat footed, as Rounded shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rounded trying to control but Yan is working from the bottom.
Yan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rounded trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rounded trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rounded drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rounded jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rounded keeping moving, preventing Yan from controlling successfully.
Yan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rounded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rounded has his foot on Yan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yan works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rounded swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rounded throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rounded wants to sweep here but Yan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rounded is looking for a triangle but Yan pushes his legs off easily.
Rounded working a defensive guard here.
Yan is stalling in the full guard.
Yan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rounded has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yan has managed to get both his arms back between Rounded's legs - danger averted.
Rounded being controlled here, momentarily.
Yan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rounded. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rounded is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jinjing Yan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rounded fails with a takedown attempt.
Rounded walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rounded doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Yan. That snapped Rounded's head back.
Yan misses the shot to the body.
Rounded steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yan.
Rounded blocks a jab.
Yan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Yan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yan misses with a looping right.
Rounded fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yan manages to avoid it.
Yan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Well Rounded. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yan connects with a body shot that sends Rounded's belly button to the back.
A jab from Yan finds it's way through Rounded's defenses.
Yan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rounded is just out of range.
Yan jabs Rounded to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rounded throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rounded looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yan lands the left hand.
Rounded walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yan misses the target.
Yan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rounded's head.
The crowd cheers as Yan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rounded doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounded gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yan.
Yan works the jab nicely.
Yan scores with a jab to the body.
Yan with a nice cross.
Yan connects with the punch.
Rounded fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Yan.
A left lands for Yan.
Rounded shoots in and drives through. Yan sprawls well.
Yan stuffs the takedown.
Yan connects with a body shot that sends Rounded's belly button to the back.
Yan tests Rounded's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yan drops Rounded with a naaaaasty hook - Rounded is in real trouble here! Yan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jinjing Yan!
In his post fight interview, Jinjing Yan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Canizares (ranked 2589 p4p, 2804 weight class) and Haitian Ginger (ranked 332 p4p, 353 weight class). Canizares comes to the cage accompanied by El Loco. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Canizares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginger blocks the body kick.
Ginger thinks about the counter body kick.
Ginger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ginger connects with a body shot that sends Canizares's belly button to the back.
Canizares lands a jab to the head.
Ginger scores with a jab. Canizares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ginger.
Ginger is looking to slow Canizares down with leg kicks.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Canizares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ginger looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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!
Ginger misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ginger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares jabs Ginger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Canizares moves out of range as Ginger strikes.
Ginger throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
Ginger misses with a straight left.
Canizares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ginger checks it well.
Ginger throws a lazy uppercut
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canizares. That did some damage!
Canizares is looking to slow Ginger down with leg kicks.
Ginger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginger.
Ginger tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Ginger.
Ginger tests Canizares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ginger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canizares missing with a left hand there. Ginger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ginger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Canizares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Ginger missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginger.
Ginger moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Canizares misses.
Ginger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canizares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ginger clinches up with Canizares and pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Ginger avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Ginger tries to break the clinch but Canizares is controlling the position.
Canizares takes a shot to the head.
Ginger swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
Ginger pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Canizares.
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
Ginger keeps control of Canizares as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ginger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Ginger avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canizares.
Canizares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ginger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ginger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canizares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ginger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canizares under the eye.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Ginger.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Ginger with the inside leg kick.
Canizares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ginger throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
That's time! Canizares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ginger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Canizares.
Ginger lands a leg kick that knocks Canizares off balance momentarily.
Canizares just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ginger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ginger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canizares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ginger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ginger slips a jab from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a jab.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canizares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger misses with a low kick.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ginger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canizares cracks a nice hook into Ginger's ribs.
Ginger scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares throws a hook to the side of Ginger's head but Ginger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canizares loads up on a big right hand but Ginger slips the punch.
Canizares looks to throw the jab but Ginger is out of range.
Ginger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Canizares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Ginger tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ginger. Ginger obviously looking to wear him down.
Ginger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ginger connects with a single shot there.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares looks to land a left hand but Ginger moved out of range nicely.
Canizares moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from Ginger.
A little feinted left hand from Canizares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Ginger moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginger slips a straight right by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Ginger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ginger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canizares doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger clinches.
Ginger tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginger blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ginger.
Ginger is working Canizares over against the cage.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canizares trying to stall but Ginger improves his position.
Ginger blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares tries a body shot but Ginger blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Ginger prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ginger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares tests Ginger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Ginger.
Ginger throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ginger.
Ginger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Ginger moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger misses with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginger just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws the left hand but Ginger avoids the punch easily.
Ginger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginger.
Canizares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ginger.
Ginger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Ginger moved away.
Ginger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
Ginger cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body
and Canizares counters with a body kick that stops Ginger in his tracks momentarily.
Canizares throws a low kick but Ginger moves out of range easily.
Ginger walks into a left hand.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ezequiel Canizares will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haitian Ginger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginger lands with an uppercut that bounces Canizares off the cage and back into range.
Canizares lands a leg kick that knocks Ginger off balance momentarily.
Ginger is looking to slow Canizares down with leg kicks.
Ginger checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Ginger sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ginger.
Ginger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canizares under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canizares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ginger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginger. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger misses with a body shot.
Ginger misses with an uppercut.
Ginger throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Ginger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canizares is able to avoid easily.
Ginger misses with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canizares ducks right into an uppercut from Ginger.
Nice uppercut there from Canizares.
Ginger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canizares swings for the body but Ginger moves out of range.
Canizares lands a head shot.
Canizares misses with an uppercut.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares dips to his left and cracks Ginger with an uppercut!
Ginger scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger rushes Canizares and presses him up against the cage.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ginger backwards.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Ginger controls his hands.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ginger's elbow.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ginger lands an uppercut.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to circle away but Ginger has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Canizares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ginger's elbow.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Ginger as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger works on Canizares's body with a couple of short punches.
Ginger pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ginger misses with the head strike.
Ginger lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ginger.
Ginger breaks from the clinch.
Ginger throws a hook but Canizares avoids it easily.
Ginger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ginger.
Ginger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginger manages to avoid it.
Ginger lands a really nice looking cross but Canizares seems unphased.
Ginger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ginger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginger misses with a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a nice body shot.
Ginger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Ginger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Ginger lands with a hook. Canizares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ginger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ginger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haitian Ginger.
Well Ginger 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haitian Ginger!
An out of breath Haitian Ginger 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xandao Couceiro (ranked 2451 p4p, 3345 weight class) and Rock Batista (ranked 293 p4p, 377 weight class). Couceiro comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to my Nightmare- Alice Cooper. Rock Batista will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xandao Couceiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rock Batista!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Couceiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista drops back, looking for a kneebar! Couceiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Couceiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Couceiro!
Batista is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista tries to improve position but can't.
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro working the body and head with strikes.
Couceiro taking a breather here.
Couceiro wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Couceiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
Batista has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Couceiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Batista is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Couceiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Batista turns into Couceiro and is now in his guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Batista slips nicely into half guard.
Couceiro is pressing down on Batista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batista won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here.
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couceiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista trying to control the position.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Couceiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Couceiro has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Couceiro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batista to the mat! Batista manages to get full guard.
Couceiro advances position into side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couceiro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couceiro wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Batista is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it.
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Xandao Couceiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couceiro controlling from side mount.
Couceiro tries for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Couceiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Batista!
Couceiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Batista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Batista wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Batista wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Batista won't allow it.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batista has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Batista is defending well.
Couceiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Batista could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Couceiro has cracked it and Batista is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Couceiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro gave a mention to Maximum Human Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Rock Batista was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davon Davis (ranked 1668 p4p, 2471 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 248 p4p, 355 weight class). Davon Davis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumba dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut!
It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Davis. That one must have hurt.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Davis
letting Mumba counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Davis lands a head shot.
Mumba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis works Mumba's body with a nice hook.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Davis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumba in his tracks.
Davis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mumba throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Mumba avoids it.
As Davis backs off Mumba throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all.
Mumba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis cracks Mumba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Mumba ducked under it nicely.
Mumba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mumba punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Mumba slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Mumba sees coming a mile off.
Mumba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mumba takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mumba misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Davis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mumba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Mumba looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumba is just out of range.
Davis with a nice cross.
Mumba blocks a leg kick.
Davis cracks Mumba with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davis.
Mumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mumba misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mumba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Mumba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Mumba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Davis.
Mumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Mumba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mumba. That did some damage!
Davon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a shot to the body.
Mumba takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Davis moves out of range as Mumba strikes.
Davis tries to score with a low kick but Mumba moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mumba slips a straight right by Davis.
A countering left hand to the body from Mumba misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mumba might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges.
Davis misses with a hook
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mumba.
Davis lands a head kick. Mumba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Mumba finds it's way through Davis's defenses.
Mumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mumba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Davis.
Mumba connects with the punch.
Davon Davis's cut is getting worse.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Davis tenderised Mumba's leg. Mumba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis thuds his shin into the meat of Mumba's side.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumba.
Mumba looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Mumba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mumba moves away from the strike by Davis.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Davis - that will leave a mark!
Mumba has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davis.
Mumba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davis can pounce on him.
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Mumba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Mumba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mumba moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mumba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mumba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Davis slams his shin into Mumba's torso.
Davis jabs at Mumba's body.
Davis with a hook.
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Mumba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Davon Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis fakes the leg kick and cracks Mumba in the body.
Mumba cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davon Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumba was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Mumba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davis to score with a decent uppercut.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
Davis takes a swing at Mumba's ribcage but misses.
Davis misses with a low kick as Mumba jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumba! But no joy.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Mumba moved out of range.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mumba.
Davis takes a swing at Mumba's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis misses with a right hand
and Mumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumba misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Mumba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumba staying out of range there.
Mumba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mumba misses with the combination.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mumba can do to turn this around?
Davis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Mumba moves away and avoids it.
Davis clobbers Mumba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mumba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mumba swings widly with a right hand
and Davis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mumba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Mumba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davis lands with a hook. Mumba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mumba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis thuds his shin into the meat of Mumba's side.
Mumba blocks a head kick by Davis.
Mumba blocks a jab.
Mumba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Mumba misses.
Mumba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumba.
Mumba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Davis.
Davis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mumba throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with an outside leg kick.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis moves away from the strike by Mumba.
Mumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Mumba moves out of range of the body kick.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumba misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Davis.
Mumba moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Mumba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Davis lands the left hand.
Davis scores with a leg kick.
Mumba slips under a jab from Davis.
Mumba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Davis thows a leg kick but Mumba checks it
and Mumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis thumps Mumba with a low kick.
Mumba takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Mumba throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis lands with a nice body kick.
Mumba 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mumba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Davis lands a nice looking body kick.
Mumba throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Mumba moved away.
Mumba throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mumba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Mumba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Mumba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mumba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mumba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumba throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mumba avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumba! But no joy.
Davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeez, Davon Davis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumba misses with a straight left.
Mumba blocks a jab.
Mumba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Mumba counters with a straight right hand.
Kwawi Mumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davon Davis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kwawi Mumba!
A victorious Kwawi Mumba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 1204 p4p, 1458 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 161 p4p, 192 weight class). Materlak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marzenia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak jabs Xanthopoulos right on the nose. Xanthopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xanthopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
Materlak lunges at Xanthopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xanthopoulos's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xanthopoulos.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Xanthopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Materlak has Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos is trying to force a seperation but Materlak has the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Materlak has him pressed against the cage.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos breaks the clinch.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a takedown into side control.
Materlak is trying to improve his position.
Materlak regains half guard.
Xanthopoulos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xanthopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Xanthopoulos'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.
Materlak is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xanthopoulos stands and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Materlak wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Xanthopoulos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak regains half guard, as Xanthopoulos was trying to land strikes.
Materlak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Materlak tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is holding on to half guard well.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard.
Materlak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xanthopoulos pulls Materlak in close to his closed guard and prevents Materlak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Materlak won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xanthopoulos wants to control the position but Materlak says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Materlak is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xanthopoulos dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Materlak.
Materlak gets underhooks to prevent Xanthopoulos's takedown attempt.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Xanthopoulos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xanthopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak tries to clinch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xanthopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Xanthopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos with a poor takedown
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Materlak gets double underhooks and turns Xanthopoulos into the cage.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthopoulos.
Materlak lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak lands with a light punch inside.
Xanthopoulos is looking to break free of the clinch but Materlak has double underhooks.
Xanthopoulos has had enough of the clinch but Materlak keeps him there for the moment.
Xanthopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Materlak.
Xanthopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
As Materlak looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Materlak just gets out of the way.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Xanthopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak cracks Xanthopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Xanthopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Materlak cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Materlak counters by clinching up.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Materlak prevents the takedown attempt.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthopoulos has Materlak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Materlak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanthopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michal Materlak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanthopouloss head.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak decides to pull guard.
Xanthopoulos won't allow Materlak to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard.
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xanthopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Materlak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos misses with a straight right.
Xanthopoulos drives through with a takedown into Materlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xanthopoulos is standing up over Materlak. Materlak looks to escape but Xanthopoulos dives into side control.
Xanthopoulos throws a strike aimed at the side of Materlak's head but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Xanthopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak keeps trying to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Materlak tries to control but Xanthopoulos manages to take his back.
Will Xanthopoulos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Materlak trying to control the hands but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Xanthopoulos.
Materlak is in bad spot here.
Xanthopoulos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Materlak hold on?! Xanthopoulos is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak just looking to survive in the bad position.
Xanthopoulos missing with punches from the back.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stick to Materlak's back but Materlak is turning into Xanthopoulos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xanthopoulos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Materlak.
Xanthopoulos controls Materlak momentarily but Materlak frees himself.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Materlak's head to control his posture.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Materlak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xanthopoulos tries to buck Materlak off but Materlak is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Xanthopoulos struggling a bit here.
Materlak controlling the position.
Materlak working away.
Materlak is looking to take a break and control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Materlak postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dawkins (ranked 1179 p4p, 756 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 170 p4p, 116 weight class). Dawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Harry Slash And The Slashtones - This Is Extreme. Palmotic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One day I'll be king. Hrvoje Palmotic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawkins. That snapped Palmotic's head back.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Palmotic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dawkins is in Palmotic's guard.
Dawkins cracks Palmotic with a solid left hand.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palmotic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins stands up over Palmotic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins is in close to Palmotic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic working a defensive guard here.
Palmotic has control of Dawkins's left arm, preventing Dawkins from doing any damage.
Dawkins trying to control but Palmotic is working from the bottom.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmotic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins throwing strikes from guard but Palmotic blocks nicely.
Dawkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palmotic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dawkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dawkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmotic thumps Dawkins with a low kick.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins misses with a double jab.
Dawkins looks to throw the jab but Palmotic is out of range.
Palmotic takes a swing at Dawkins's ribcage but misses.
Dawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Palmotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawkins on the side of the head.
Palmotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palmotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmotic misses with a two punch combination.
Palmotic works the jab nicely.
Palmotic misses with a double jab.
Dawkins attempts a counter takedown but Palmotic avoids it well and moves away.
Dawkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Palmotic sprawls well. He's pushed Dawkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palmotic pushes Dawkins away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Palmotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawkins.
Dawkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Palmotic.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Palmotic misses.
Dawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
Palmotic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dawkins is breathing heavily.
Dawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
and Palmotic counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dawkins! He's just covering up as Palmotic starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Danny Dawkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't care about a belt, I don't care about a title, (smacking himself in the forehead for emphasis to increase the blood flow), on this night, I will work for free.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 190 p4p, 330 weight class) and Zeke Titus (ranked 32 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Solomon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Titus.
Titus swings for the body but Solomon moves out of range.
Titus lands a nice looking body shot.
Solomon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
Solomon misses with a looping left.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titus. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titus lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
Solomon throws a body punch but Titus moves out of range.
Solomon lands a nice shot to the body.
Solomon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solomon scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Titus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon takes a swing at Titus's ribcage but misses.
Titus looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
Zekariays Solomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
Titus shoots in looking for a takedown but Solomon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Titus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Titus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon is looking to wear down Titus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Titus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Titus is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Solomon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titus doesn't seem phased though.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Titus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Solomon as he avoids it easily.
Solomon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solomon lands a slapping body shot.
Solomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solomon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titus.
Titus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Solomon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Solomon.
Titus misses with a takedown attempt
and Solomon counters with a shoot takedown. Titus fights it but they end up in guard.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Titus blocks nicely.
Solomon lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Titus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Titus is controlling Solomon's posture.
Solomon controlling from the top position.
Solomon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Solomon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titus throws a sloppy body shot
and Solomon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Titus's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Titus.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Titus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Titus!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solomon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Titus landing with the ground and pound.
Titus looking to pass the guard.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Solomon. Those never looked like landing.
Titus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Titus blocks a jab.
Titus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Solomon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solomon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titus scores with a hook.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Solomon scores with a nice head shot.
Titus misses with a straight left.
Titus scores with a jab to the head.
Solomon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Titus's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titus wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Titus is positioning himself well to prevent Solomon advancing to mount.
Solomon winds up and cracks Titus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon.
Solomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Solomon prevents Titus from improving his position.
Titus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Solomon with the ground and pound but Titus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Solomon throwing strikes from guard but Titus blocks nicely.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Titus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Solomon postures up in Titus's guard and throws a big left but Titus blocks it.
Solomon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solomon trying to control but Titus is working from the bottom.
Solomon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titus can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Titus holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.
Titus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
Titus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Titus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon lands with an uppercut that bounces Titus off the cage and back into range.
Titus darts in looking for a takedown but Solomon gets double underhooks and turns Titus into the cage.
Titus shoots in for a double leg but Solomon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titus scores with a body shot.
Titus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Solomon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Solomon forces his way into half guard.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solomon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Titus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to control. Titus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Titus gets full guard.
Solomon postures up.
Solomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Titus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Solomon scores with a nice head shot.
Titus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Titus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Titus lands in his opponent's guard.
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solomon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titus defends well.
Titus landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus advances to half guard.
Solomon has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Solomon working to try and regain half guard.
Zeke Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon regains half guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Titus has control of the leg.
Solomon is not content to let Titus control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control here.
Titus prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Titus is looking to advance position but Solomon won't allow it.
Titus working over Solomon with some ground and pound. Solomon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Titus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Titus trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Titus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
Solomon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Titus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solomon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Titus to the ground. Solomon is now in Titus's guard.
Titus working for submissions but it's allowed Solomon to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solomon is working away from the top position though.
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 Zekariays Solomon.
Well Solomon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
A victorious Zekariays Solomon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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