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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Torres (ranked 2317 p4p, 16518 weight class) and Jimmy Nickels (ranked 278 p4p, 501 weight class). Jimmy Nickels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Torres's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Nickels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickels throws a shot to the body.
Nickels tries to clinch up.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickels just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTorres.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickels finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Nickels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickels ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
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!
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickels pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Nickels to work.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres lands with a kick to the temple. Nickels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres throws a hook but Nickels blocks it.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickels has managed to clinch.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Nickels has the dominant position.
Nickels looking for a takedown.
Nickels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Nickels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels trying to stall but Torres improves his position.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torres breaks the clinch.
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 Torres. Nickels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres throws a hook but Nickels avoids it easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres blocks the body kick.
Torres blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Nickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well.
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nickels has his hands clasped together but Torres extends and breaks Nickels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Torres!
An out of breath Miguel Torres 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 Robert Mohan (ranked 2633 p4p, 3400 weight class) and Anderson Emerski (ranked 310 p4p, 374 weight class). Mohan comes to the cage accompanied by Jamez Levels- Good Punani. Anderson Emerski 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Mohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Emerski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohan ducks right into an uppercut from Emerski.
Mohan misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Emerski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mohan keeping moving, preventing Emerski from controlling successfully.
Emerski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mohan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Emerski is controlling him.
Emerski won't allow Mohan to sweep him here.
Mohan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mohan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emerski manages to get himself to full guard.
Emerski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mohan postures up.
Mohan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emerski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emerski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emerski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emerski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emerski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mohan throwing strikes but missing.
Mohan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Emerski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
Mohan wants to get up but he can't break Emerski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mohan instigates a clinch.
Mohan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Emerski tries to pull guard but Mohan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Emerski is working for takedown but Mohan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Emerski tries for a takedown but Mohan manages to get underhooks.
Robert Mohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Emerski.
Mohan has Emerski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emerski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mohan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emerski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Mohan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Emerski tries to score a body lock takedown but Mohan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mohan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Emerski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mohan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohan lands a couple of elbows.
Emerski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mohan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mohan stands up and waves to Emerski to follow him.
Mohan misses with a kick to the body.
Mohan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emerski fails with the takedown.
Emerski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emerski throws a hook but Mohan blocks it.
Emerski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mohan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohan lands with a kick to the temple. Emerski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Anderson Emerski has been cut.
Emerski sizes up Mohan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emerski scores with a jab to the head.
Mohan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mohan slips under a jab from Emerski.
Emerski ducks under a wild hook from Mohan.
Emerski with the counter takedown but Mohan avoids it easily.
Mohan throws a series of strikes that have Emerski backpedaling.
Robert Mohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mohan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mohan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Emerski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mohan punishes Emerski's body with a nice straight punch.
Mohan misses with a double jab.
Robert Mohan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mohan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mohan misses with a head kick.
Mohan throws a sloppy head kick and Emerski moves out of range easily.
Mohan scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Anderson Emerski's cut even more.
Emerski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emerski gets tackled into the cage by Mohan. Mohan maintains the clinch.
Emerski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mohan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Emerski tries to sprawl but Mohan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emerski is positioning himself well to prevent Mohan advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emerski is refusing to be controlled, as Mohan sits in half guard.
Emerski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohan.
Emerski is looking to control Mohan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emerski avoid being mounted?
Mohan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mohan throwing shots but Emerski is blocking nicely.
Mohan wants to take a breather but Emerski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emerski is trying to stand up here but Mohan is controlling him well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Robert Mohan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emerski is trying to control but Mohan passes into side control!
Mohan tries to advance to mount but Emerski denies him.
Mohan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emerski can do to turn this around?
Emerski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mohan.
Mohan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Emerski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Emerski is looking to regain half guard here but Mohan keeps moving and retains side control.
Mohan trying to control the position but Emerski is working away.
Emerski is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerski keeps trying to improve his position.
Mohan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Emerski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emerski is not content to let Mohan control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mohan scores with a jab to the body.
Mohan misses with a head kick.
Emerski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mohan cracks Emerski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emerski lands a jab.
Emerski lands with a right hand.
Emerski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohan.
Emerski throws a big shot that misses.
Emerski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mohan circles away quickly and effectively.
Emerski tries to move into range but Mohan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mohan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emerski misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mohan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Emerski'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. This is the final round!
Emerski throws an overhand right that lands on Mohan's shoulder, as Mohan tries to avoid the shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mohan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mohan looks for a takedown but Emerski sprawls well.
Mohan looks to land a body kick but Emerski moved away.
Emerski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mohan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mohan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Emerski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mohan dives in and grabs Emerski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerski pushes down on Mohan's head and hops out.
Mohan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mohan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emerski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohan throws a head kick but Emerski moves out of range.
Emerski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emerski lands a jab to the nose.
Mohan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mohan throws a series of punches but Emerski moves out of range.
Mohan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohan swinging wildly here.
Emerski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mohan was well out of range. Poor timing from Emerski.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emerski or perhaps it was just good defense by Mohan, which made it look bad.
Emerski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mohan.
Mohan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emerski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emerski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohan is looking to clinch.
Emerski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mohan.
Mohan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emerski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Emerski with that takedown attempt.
Emerski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mohan.
Mohan forces Emerski back against the cage and clinches.
Mohan gets underhooks to prevent Emerski's takedown attempt.
Mohan breaks from the clinch.
Mohan rushes Emerski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emerski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Emerski has Mohan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mohan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emerski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Mohan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mohan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mohan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emerski.
Emerski misses with a double jab.
Mohan walks into a straight right hand from Emerski.
Mohan lands with a kick to the temple. Emerski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Robert Mohan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emerski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mohan under the eye.
Emerski avoids the head kick by Mohan.
Emerski throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohan slips a jab from Emerski.
Emerski misses with a hook.
Emerski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mohan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Emerski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emerski throws an overhand right that lands on Mohan's shoulder, as Mohan tries to avoid the shot.
Emerski throws out a loose jab but Mohan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mohan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emerski is fending him off so far but Mohan persists. Nope, Emerski circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emerski lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson Emerski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emerski connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Emerski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emerski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mohan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Emerski.
Well Mohan 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mohan!
As Robert Mohan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Surinamese men are good when fighting, but even better in bed.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollinaire Aury (ranked 2919 p4p, 3682 weight class) and Braxton Driscoll (ranked 396 p4p, 466 weight class). Aury comes to the cage accompanied by Party Up. Apollinaire Aury had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollinaire Aury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braxton Driscoll!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Aury's head but Aury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aury appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aury takes one to the side of the head.
Driscoll slips a jab from Aury.
Aury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driscoll in his tracks.
It looks like Braxton Driscoll has been cut.
Aury gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driscoll.
Driscoll pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aury back to the cage. Driscoll follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Driscoll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aury decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aury looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aury wants to work for an arm triangle but Driscoll is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driscoll tries to kick Aury off but Aury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aury is looking for a kimura here.
Aury is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Driscoll defends it well.
Aury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aury stops Driscoll from getting back to his feet.
Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold.
Aury is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Driscoll is just riding it out for now. Aury eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Aury is trying to control the action in half guard but Driscoll is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Driscoll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aury.
Aury is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Driscoll sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driscoll is trying to stand back up but Aury is controlling him
Driscoll is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aury walks into a stiff left hand from Driscoll.
Driscoll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Driscoll gets caught napping as Aury dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll manages to retain guard.
Driscoll is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aury presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Aury is trying to drag Driscoll to the mat but Driscoll just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aury lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aury looking for a takedown.
Aury has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Driscoll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll wants to break free but Aury has control.
Aury has hold of one of Driscoll's legs. Driscoll is fighting the takedown attempt but Aury gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aury tries to free his leg and advance position but Driscoll is retaining full guard.
Driscoll wants to stand but Aury is controlling the position.
Aury has gone for a leg lock! Driscoll slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aury's guard.
Aury has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll wants to stand but Aury has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braxton Driscoll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braxton Driscoll's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driscoll circles away quickly and effectively.
Aury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driscoll sprawls well. Driscoll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aury gets slowly back to his feet.
Apollinaire Aury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aury.
Driscoll lands a nice shot that snaps Aury's head back.
Aury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Apollinaire Aury has been cut.
Donk. Driscoll catches Aury right on the button with a cross.
Driscoll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aury shoots for a takedown but Driscoll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollinaire Aury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Driscoll. That snapped Aury's head back.
Driscoll has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Driscoll cracks Aury with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aury tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Driscoll pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aury is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Driscoll!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razmik Grigorian (ranked 2848 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Captain Gonza (ranked 374 p4p, 434 weight class). Captain Gonza 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Razmik Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Gonza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonza jabs at Grigorian's body.
Gonza scores with a shot to the body.
Gonza lands a nice hook to Grigorian's body. Grigorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gonza lands the left hand.
Grigorian swings for the body but Gonza moves out of range.
Gonza misses with a straight right.
Gonza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grigorian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonza throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza throws an off balance right hand
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonza throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Gonza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonza misses with a lunging right hand
and Grigorian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gonza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonza throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
Gonza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonza.
Grigorian is looking to counter punch.
Gonza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Gonza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigorian throwing a counter right hand but Gonza manages to avoid it.
Gonza scores with a body shot.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab.
Gonza throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonza throws a head kick that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice body shot.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Gonza.
Gonza throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Gonza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grigorian doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonza is looking to slow Grigorian down with leg kicks.
Gonza looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Gonza swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Gonza misses with a looping left.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Grigorian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grigorian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonza loses concentration momentarily and Grigorian pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Gonza crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Grigorian finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Razmik Grigorian!
A relieved looking Razmik Grigorian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 2414 p4p, 3696 weight class) and Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 282 p4p, 399 weight class). Drake's entrance music is Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. A fine choice. JD Drake 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JD Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Leonov Jr's belly button to the back.
Leonov Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonov Jr looks winded!
Drake goes for a small jab and connects. Now Drake goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Leonov Jr stumbles back but Drake runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Leonov Jr to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Leonov Jr will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Vadim Leonov Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geronimo Garcia (ranked 2992 p4p, 3032 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 281 p4p, 286 weight class). Mason Rogers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geronimo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia checks a low kick from Rogers.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Rogers dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rogers stands up over Garcia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Rogers has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rogers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rogers moves nicely into side control.
Rogers taking a breather here.
Garcia is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Garcia tries to buck Rogers off but Rogers is having none of it.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rogers is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Rogers in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rogers has picked Garcia up and slammed him! Garcia can't keep hold of the triangle and Rogers manages to pass to side control!
Rogers trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
A lull in the action here as Rogers stalls from top position.
Rogers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Garcia tries to bench press Rogers off him but Rogers keeps the position.
Rogers cracks Garcia with a big elbow.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Rogers slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garcia is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a nice body kick.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Rogers is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogers defends well.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mason Rogers 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.
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.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers 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.
Rogers is continuing to stall.
Rogers trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geronimo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers thumps Garcia with a low kick.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Rogers!
An out of breath Mason Rogers 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Corona (ranked 854 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Alzarri Kingston (ranked 88 p4p, 192 weight class). Corona's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Baby, Lil Durk - How It Feels. Kingston has chosen Prodigal Son as his entrance music. Juan Corona has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148
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156
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alzarri Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston throws a good cross that connects.
Corona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Corona slips the punch.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona connects with a body shot.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corona scores with a nice strike.
Corona takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corona misses with a low kick as Kingston jumps back.
Corona has managed to clinch.
Kingston tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corona.
Corona blocking some punches.
Kingston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but Corona avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage.
Corona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coronas head.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Corona.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Corona.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Corona - that landed with a thud.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Corona has double underhooks.
Corona jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corona tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Corona tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingston 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.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona scores with a head kick. Kingston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston feints and then cracks Corona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corona down.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston swings for the body but Corona moves out of range.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona throws a lazy head kick
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Corona.
A jab from Corona does it's job there.
Corona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Corona dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Corona throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Corona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Corona.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corona lands with a straight right. Kingston didn't see that one coming.
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alzarri Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kingston misses with a hook
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona tries to score with a low kick but Kingston moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
Corona tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston stuns Corona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Corona misses the jab.
Corona throws a leg kick that misses.
Corona scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingston should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston lands a nice hook to Corona's body. Corona takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston scores with a decent looking hook.
Corona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kingston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kingston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona is looking to chop away at Kingston's legs.
Corona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corona. Kingston shrugs it off though.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
Corona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Corona.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corona misses with a low kick.
Corona misses with a straight left.
Alzarri Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a counter combo.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingston.
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corona misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kingston.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Corona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corona.
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Corona is predictable there
and Kingston counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corona.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corona looking to stall.
Corona pulls guard.
Corona is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Kingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corona trying to control the position.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Corona is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alzarri Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corona thuds a left hand into Kingston's body.
Corona tries to land a leg kick but Kingston saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Corona misses
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Corona throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Corona's leg. Corona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Corona throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Corona throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston is looking for the big counter here.
Corona is looking to land body kicks.
Corona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kingston throws a lazy body kick
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston motions for Corona to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corona feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corona throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Corona throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corona tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Corona.
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Corona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Corona.
Kingston punishes Corona's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Corona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corona throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kingston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corona - the referee stops the clock and Kingston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corona. Kingston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
Corona throws a shot from downtown. Kingston moves away and avoids it.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corona.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Corona's legs.
Corona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston thumps Corona with a low kick.
Corona takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston lands a right hook to the body.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
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!
Kingston avoids the body shot from Corona.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corona takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kingston tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston with a nice calf kick.
Corona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona connects with a solid leg kick.
Corona throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kingston feints a counter leg kick.
Kingston lands a nice looking body shot.
Corona thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Kingston counters with a low kick, right behind Corona 's knee.
Corona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kingston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Corona steps away.
Alzarri Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Corona misses.
Corona backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alzarri Kingston.
I've got Kingston 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alzarri Kingston!
Alzarri Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Juan Corona had this to say: 'Damn'.
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