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Sucker Punch Pro Series 202 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Montesh Dominguez (ranked 948 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 135 p4p, 195 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dominguez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funaki counters with a left to the body.
Funaki stalks Dominguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dominguez's face. Dominguez staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Montesh Dominguez has been cut.
Funaki is looking to slow Dominguez down with leg kicks.
Funaki connects with a leg kick.
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Dominguez throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dominguez checks a leg kick.
Dominguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Funaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Dominguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funaki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
Dominguez punishes Funaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominguez misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Funaki.
Dominguez leaves Funaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dominguez takes one to the chin there.
Dominguez thows a body kick. Funaki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dominguez can pounce on him.
Dominguez throws a right hand that Funaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Funaki also avoids with ease.
Dominguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funaki. Funaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Dominguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Funaki.
Dominguez swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Dominguez swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws a series of punches but Dominguez avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Funaki moves out of range easily.
Dominguez lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Funaki both land. Nice combination.
Dominguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funaki has time to react.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dominguez throws out the jab.
Funaki lands a head shot.
Dominguez jabs at Funaki's body.
Dominguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Funaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Funaki.
Funaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Funaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funaki.
A cross from Funaki lands.
A slow jab from Dominguez misses its intended target.
Dominguez jabs Funaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funaki misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki clinches.
Dominguez pushes Funaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Funaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funaki misses with some punches.
Funaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dominguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funaki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dominguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Masa Funaki has been cut.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
A short right from Dominguez.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Funaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dominguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Funaki dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Funaki 's eye.
Funaki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funaki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dominguez lands a nice uppercut.
Funaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Funaki avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funaki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that Funaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Funaki looks winded!
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakis head.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Funaki won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Dominguez wants to clinch.
Masa Funaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Funaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Masa Funaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Funaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Dominguez is looking to land body kicks.
Funaki moves out of range as Dominguez strikes.
Dominguez misses with a right hand
and Funaki counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dominguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Funaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Funaki is looking to chop away at Dominguez's legs.
Dominguez lands a head shot.
Funaki misses with a straight left.
Funaki throws a sloppy head kick and Dominguez moves out of range easily.
Dominguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funaki can do to turn this around?
Funaki moves in looking to clinch but Dominguez pushes him off.
Dominguez connects with a right hand. Funaki shakes it off.
Funaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez lands with a shot to the body.
Dominguez checks a low kick from Funaki.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funaki is defended easily by Dominguez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Funaki has managed to clinch.
Funaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Dominguez.
Funaki managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funaki landing knees to the body.
Funaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dominguez's defenses.
Montesh Dominguez's cut is getting worse.
Funaki missing with knees to the body.
Montesh Dominguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Dominguez won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Funaki is blocking nicely.
Funaki tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Funaki.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Dominguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Funaki.
Funaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Funaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
Dominguez lands with a light punch inside.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dominguez tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez blocks the elbow strike.
Funaki scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Funaki.
A hook to the body from Dominguez.
Funaki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dominguez misses with a body punch.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Funaki's face.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside that Funaki shrugs off.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masa Funaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Funaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dominguez throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Dominguez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Funaki moves out of range.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez sets himself, and Funaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Dominguez avoids it this time.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Funaki's ribs.
Funaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funaki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funaki clinches.
Funaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funaki lands with a left to the head.
Funaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Dominguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dominguez.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dominguez is defending well for now.
Funaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funaki blocking some punches.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funaki lands an elbow that stopped Dominguez in his tracks for a moment.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Funaki blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funaki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dominguez up against the cage.
Funaki lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dominguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
Dominguez tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funaki lands with a light punch inside.
Funaki lands a knee to the head.
Montesh Dominguez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Funaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funaki throws an elbow but misses.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the head but Dominguez blocks with his arms.
Dominguez takes a shot to the head.
Funaki misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki scores with a knee to the head.
 Dominguez is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Funaki.
Oh Dominguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funaki obliges.
Dominguez seems to have got his legs back now.
A knee to the head by Funaki.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Funaki looking to throw knees to the head but Dominguez is blocking nicely.
Funaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Funaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dominguez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
Funaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dominguez.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dominguez's brow.
Funaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the head but Dominguez blocks with his arms.
Funaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Funaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Dominguez misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funaki's brow.
Funaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Dominguez won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the head but Dominguez blocks with his arms.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Funaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dominguez blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez connects with a knee to the head.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Funaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funaki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!
Masa Funaki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aramis Knox (ranked 1234 p4p, 832 weight class) and Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 183 p4p, 116 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec has chosen Copacabana - Barry Manilow as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aramis Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itzpapalotltotec was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Knox keeps Itzpapalotltotec under control for a moment.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Itzpapalotltotec is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Knox's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controls the position from side control.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Knox is not content to let Itzpapalotltotec control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Itzpapalotltotec advances to mount.
Knox is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Itzpapalotltotec prevents Knox from getting the reversal.
Itzpapalotltotec fails to take his opponent's back.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace for now.
Knox wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take his opponent's back but Knox doesn't allow it.
Knox is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Rubber Guard Emporium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling from mount.
Knox is looking to improve his position but Itzpapalotltotec isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to hold on but Itzpapalotltotec pushes him away.
Knox is trying desperately to improve position.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Knox is having none of it.
Knox wants to control but Itzpapalotltotec is having none of it.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but instead Knox manages to regain half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Itzpapalotltotec has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec is working away from the top position though.
Itzpapalotltotec is working for a submission of some sort.
Knox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itzpapalotltotec controls the pace.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Itzpapalotltotec from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knox moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox connects with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Itzpapalotltotec and move into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aramis Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Itzpapalotltotec pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itzpapalotltotec catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Knox throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Knox's body.
Aramis Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Aramis Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Itzpapalotltotec seems unphased.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tests Itzpapalotltotec's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Knox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a straight left.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Itzpapalotltotec circles away.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Knox stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox darts in and clinches Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem phased though.
Itzpapalotltotec lands the left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Knox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itzpapalotltotec is working away from the top position though.
Knox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox is staying active underneath Itzpapalotltotec, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Itzpapalotltotec is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox actively working from the bottom here.
Itzpapalotltotec is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knox trying to hold on to Itzpapalotltotec's head to control him but Itzpapalotltotec postures up.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Knox keeping full guard, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to pass.
Knox is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec frees his head nicely. Oh but Knox has switched to an armbar! Itzpapalotltotec is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aramis Knox!
Our winner, Aramis Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 1418 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Vernon Creed (ranked 210 p4p, 172 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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Creed!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Creed tries a quick counter leg kick but Kuznetsov is wise to it.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Creeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
Creed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Creed is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed slips under a jab.
Creed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aleks Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Creed with a hook.
Creed moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Creed's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Creed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Creed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Creed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov thows a body kick. Creed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Creed misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Creed manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Creed on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Creed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Aleks Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Creed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Creed moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
Creed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Creed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed feints a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creed moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Creed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Creed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Creed.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Creed counters with a good low kick that Kuznetsov was not able to check.
Kuznetsov catches Creed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Kuznetsov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Creed has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Creed counters with a crisp right that sends Kuznetsov to the canvas! Creed follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Creed!
A very excited looking Vernon Creed rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 1415 p4p, 939 weight class) and Brad Chestner (ranked 209 p4p, 141 weight class). Cruzeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jah Jah The Conqueror by Linval Thompson. Chestner has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Brad Chestner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Chestner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestner just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Chestner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruzeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chestner on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chestner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cruzeiro takes a swing at Chestner's ribcage but misses.
Chestner moves out of range of the strikes.
Chestner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruzeiro throws a good cross that connects.
Cruzeiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chestner closes the distance and clinches.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Chestner controls his hands.
Chestner tries a body shot but Cruzeiro blocks it.
Chestner scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruzeiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chestner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruzeiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro is trying to push Chestner away but Chestner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chestner can't find room to land a body shot as Cruzeiro controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Chestner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner tries to throw a body punch but Cruzeiro avoids it by throwing Chestner back against the cage.
Chestner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruzeiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chestner up against the cage.
Chestner misses with some punches.
Chestner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Chestner.
Cruzeiro misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Chestner.
Chestner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chestner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruzeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruzeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Chestner strikes.
Cruzeiro misses with a head kick.
Chestner is looking for the big counter here.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Chestner moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestner misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter punch.
Cruzeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chestner finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruzeiro's head.
It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Chestner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Cruzeiro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chestner.
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!
Crunch! Cruzeiro slams his shin into Chestner's torso.
Chestner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruzeiro throws a front kick aimed at Chestner's knee but Chestner avoids it well.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cruzeiro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chestner to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Chestner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro connects with a jab.
Jab by Chestner.
Chestner misses with an uppercut.
Chestner throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro throws out a loose jab but Chestner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Cruzeiro.
Chestner misses with a body shot.
Chestner defending well as Cruzeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chestner checks it well.
Cruzeiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chestner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruzeiro loads up on a big right hand but Chestner slips the punch.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Chestner counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Chestner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruzeiro tries to bum rush Chestner with a series of wild strikes but Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chestner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Chestner is just out of range.
Julio Cruzeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice body kick.
Chestner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chestner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruzeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruzeiro takes a swing at Chestner's ribcage but misses.
Chestner misses with a takedown attempt - Cruzeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Chestner backs away, Cruzeiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chestner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruzeiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro jabs Chestner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Chestner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big left from Chestner misses.
Cruzeiro connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
Chestner swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chestner. Cruzeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro jabs Chestner right on the nose. Chestner blinks but takes it well.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that misses.
Chestner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruzeiro tries to score with a low kick but Chestner moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner throws a jab when Cruzeiro was well out of range.
Cruzeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chestner.
Chestner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruzeiro connects with a right hand. Chestner shakes it off.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Chestner blocks it.
Chestner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Chestner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chestner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruzeiro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chestner blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chestners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chestner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chestner lands the left hand.
Julio Cruzeiro's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Chestner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chestner throws an overhand right that lands on Cruzeiro's shoulder, as Cruzeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Cruzeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chestner can do to turn this around?
Chestner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chestner.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruzeiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chestner ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chestner.
Chestner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chestner stuns Cruzeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Chestner moves out of range as Cruzeiro throws a body kick.
Cruzeiro missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chestner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chestner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruzeiro.
Chestner moves out of range of the body kick from Cruzeiro.
Chestner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruzeiro avoids the body shot from Chestner.
Chestner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chestner moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruzeiro swings for the body but Chestner moves out of range.
Chestner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cruzeiro tests Chestner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Chestner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chestner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruzeiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro misses with a kick to the body
letting Chestner counter with a right hand.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice strike.
Chestner throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chestner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donk. Chestner catches Cruzeiro right on the button with a cross.
Cruzeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Nice defenses there by Chestner.
Chestner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruzeiro.
Chestner throws a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head but Cruzeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruzeiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chestner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Cruzeiro misses.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chestner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruzeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chestner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Chestner misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Cruzeiro finds it's target.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chestner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chestner doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro cracks Chestner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chestner checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks to throw a body kick
and Chestner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chestner.
Chestner lands a nice shot to the body.
Chestner checks the leg kick.
Chestner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruzeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruzeiro lands with a straight right. Chestner didn't see that one coming.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
and Chestner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Chestner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Chestner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot that sends Chestner's belly button to the back.
Brad Chestner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chestner.
Cruzeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Chestner moved away.
Cruzeiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chestner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruzeiro defending well as Chestner loads up on a big left hand.
Cruzeiro motions for Chestner to come forward. Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chestner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruzeiro tries to land a body kick
and Chestner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chestner is standing up over Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro looks to escape but Chestner dives into side control.
Chestner is looking to take a break and control but Cruzeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cruzeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruzeiro tries to buck Chestner off but Chestner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chestner trying to control the action but Cruzeiro is working from the bottom.
Cruzeiro is looking for a sweep.
Chestner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chestner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruzeiro is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chestner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruzeiro is looking for a sweep.
Chestner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruzeiro is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruzeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
A very excited looking Julio Cruzeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Greene (ranked 840 p4p, 806 weight class) and Peter Petersson (ranked 93 p4p, 90 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im Shipping Up To Boston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Petersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene connects with a crisp jab.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene throws a head kick that Petersson semi-blocks.
Petersson throws a shot to the body.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Petersson misses with a body punch
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
We've been informed that Petersson 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.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Petersson's shoulder, as Petersson tries to avoid the shot.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Greene.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petersson. That did some damage!
Petersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene slips under a jab from Petersson.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene thuds a left hand into Petersson's body.
Petersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands with a cross.
Petersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene throws a leg kick but Petersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersson. That snapped Greene's head back.
Jab from Petersson.
Greene will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Petersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Jab from Greene.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petersson moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Greene staying out of range there.
Petersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Petersson checks a leg kick.
Petersson misses with a looping left.
Petersson misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Petersson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Petersson is out of range.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Petersson.
Peter Petersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Petersson.
Greene jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petersson's head.
Greene looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Petersson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Petersson misses its intended target.
Petersson throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick but Petersson moved away.
Petersson throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Petersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersson.
Good exchange - Petersson coming out on top.
Greene throws a body punch but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Petersson slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Petersson blocks a jab.
Petersson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene throws a head kick that Petersson semi-blocks.
Greene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersson counters with a straight right hand.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Petersson catches Greene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersson missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersson.
Petersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersson avoids a kick to the body.
Petersson moves out of range of the leg kick from Greene.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Petersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Petersson moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Petersson 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.
Petersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greene throws a jab when Petersson was well out of range.
Petersson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Petersson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petersson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersson checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Greene takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene defending well as Petersson loads up on a big left hand.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Petersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulie Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab lands there for Petersson.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petersson.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
Petersson scores with a punch to the head.
Greene swings for the body but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Petersson.
Petersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
A low kick lands for Greene.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Petersson misses the shot to the body.
Petersson avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petersson scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersson. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greene pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Petersson back to the cage. Greene follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersson checks a leg kick nicely.
Petersson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Petersson walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Paulie Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Petersson. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Petersson blocks the low kick.
Petersson connects with a right hand. Greene shakes it off.
Greene keeps Petersson at a distance using the push kick.
Greene tries a low kick but Petersson avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersson misses the target.
Greene scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petersson wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Petersson misses.
Greene misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Petersson misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Petersson checks it well.
Petersson walks into a left hand.
Greene walks into a jab.
Petersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Petersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greene.
Petersson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Petersson misses.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson checks the leg kick.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petersson throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Petersson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene slips a jab from Petersson.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Petersson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petersson ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Petersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene with a nice cross.
Petersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greene lands a head shot.
Petersson lands a right hook to the body.
Petersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Petersson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petersson dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Greene blocks a jab.
Petersson throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Petersson works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petersson dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
Petersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Petersson tries to clinch up.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene blocks a jab.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Greene misses with a hook. Petersson ducked under it nicely.
Petersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson throws out a powerful jab.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petersson misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
Petersson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersson moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Greene lands a nice shot that snaps Petersson's head back.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersson.
Greene connects with a right hand. Petersson shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Petersson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
A jab from Greene misses.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
And Greene counters with a quick kick to the body but Petersson blocks it.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Petersson misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Petersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Greene misses.
Petersson stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Petersson moved out of range.
Petersson misses with an uppercut.
Petersson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
The fighters circling - Petersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Petersson.
Petersson throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
Greene thumps Petersson with a low kick.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Greene throws a body punch but Petersson moves out of range.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Petersson saw it coming and moves away.
Greene slips under a jab from Petersson.
Greene feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petersson throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petersson throws a big shot that misses.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Petersson misses with a straight left.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
A cross from Greene lands.
Good leg kick by Petersson.
Petersson throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene scores with a spinning back kick!
Petersson takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Petersson.
Petersson swings widly with a right hand
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Petersson saw that one coming.
Petersson lands with an overhand left.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson blocks a jab.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Petersson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
Greene pushes Petersson away with a front kick.
Petersson misses with a hook.
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petersson throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersson misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersson blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petersson throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Petersson misses.
Greene slips a jab from Petersson.
As Petersson backs away, Greene returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene motions for Petersson to come forward. Greene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene moves away from the strike by Petersson.
Greene scores with a jab. Petersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene throws a head kick that misses.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a jab.
Greene throws out a leg kick but Petersson moves out of range and Greene only half commits.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene throwing a counter right hand but Petersson manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Petersson there.
Petersson throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Petersson works the jab nicely.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Petersson moved out of range nicely.
Petersson scores with a nice head shot.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Petersson saw that one coming.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petersson on the side of the head.
Petersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petersson throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Greene moves out of range as Petersson strikes.
Petersson checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a series of punches but Petersson moves out of range.
Petersson needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
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 Paulie Greene.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 474 p4p, 767 weight class) and Mareth Line (ranked 65 p4p, 100 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mareth Line!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Line takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Line slams his shin into Rahman's torso.
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
Line has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rahman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rahman moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line is trying to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling him.
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Line.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Line saw that one coming.
Line dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahman. That did some damage!
A jab from Rahman does it's job there.
Line displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Line misses.
Rahman moves into range and clinches up with Line.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Line blocking some punches.
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahman walks into a jab.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Rahman's head coaches at Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Line is avoiding it.
Line throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahman circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Line on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Rahman forces Line back against the cage and clinches.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Line's elbow.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Line effectively controlling the action here.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Rahman.
Line wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman closes the distance but Line moves to the side
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Line misses with a head kick.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Line feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line misses with a low kick.
Rahman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Line looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rahman instigates a clinch.
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Line's body. Line takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Line lands a high kick!
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Rahman swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line lands with a straight right. Rahman didn't see that one coming.
Line has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Line there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Line now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Line misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
A jab lands there for Line.
Line thumps Rahman with a low kick.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Line fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rahman slips a jab and a cross from Line.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Line manages to circle out of the way.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Line.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a body punch
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line punishes Rahman's body with a nice straight punch.
Mareth Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahman rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Line controls his hands.
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman pushes Line up against the cage in a clinch.
Line has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman pushes Line back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahman won't allow it.
Line has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Line wants to break free but Rahman has control.
Line blocking some punches.
Line can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Line can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahman pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line lands a body shot.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Line pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Line's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line looks to throw the jab but Rahman is out of range.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Line.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahman.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Line lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line scores with a hook to the body. Rahman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Rahman there.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Line holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Line is trying to push Rahman away but Rahman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman has Line pressed against the cage, preventing Line from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mareth Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rahman rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Line's ribcage. Line let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Line breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by Rahman.
Rahman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a nice body kick.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line misses with a right hand
and Rahman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Line prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman tries to work over Line's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Line is defending well for now.
Rahman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line blocks an uppercut.
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Rahman blocks the low kick.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
Line tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Line misses with a kick to the body
and Rahman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Line gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman wants to clinch but Line slips to the side
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rahman swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Line fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahman in the body.
Line swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
Rahman wants to clinch.
Rahman tries to clinch up
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rahman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Line lands a slapping body shot.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Line lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Mareth Line is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mareth Line.
I've got Line 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
A very excited looking Mareth Line made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dempsey ONeill (ranked 622 p4p, 386 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 97 p4p, 66 weight class). Bronson has chosen Glass Candy as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
ONeill throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
ONeill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Bronson is predictable there
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of ONeill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson checks the leg kick.
Bronson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Bronson misses.
ONeill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronson. That did some damage!
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Bronson.
ONeill misses with a body shot.
ONeill checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
ONeill staying out of range there.
ONeill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. ONeill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeill. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson slips under a jab from ONeill.
A left lands for Bronson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! ONeill crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and ONeill gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. ONeill manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That kick from ONeill tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from ONeill tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into ONeill's ribs.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ONeill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for ONeill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
ONeill moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ONeill if he has to take too many more of those.
ONeill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
ONeill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
ONeill is looking to chop away at Bronson's legs.
ONeill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bronson misses with a hook. ONeill ducked under it nicely.
Bronson checks a low kick from ONeill.
ONeill slips under a jab.
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but ONeill manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
ONeill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson motions for ONeill to come forward. Bronson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
ONeill is looking to counter punch.
Bronson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
ONeill stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from ONeill misses.
Bronson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ONeill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
ONeill throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
ONeill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
ONeill takes one on the button.
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
ONeill moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeill.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson cracks ONeill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
ONeill moves away from the strike by Bronson.
ONeill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into ONeill's ribs.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeill throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson moves into the clinch.
ONeill lands a left hand.
Bronson lands a left hand.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson digs a right hand underneath ONeill's ribcage. ONeill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeill.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Bronson.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Bronson down.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ONeills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
ONeill lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson avoids the body shot from ONeill.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
ONeill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ONeill scores with a jab.
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson with a hook.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
ONeill slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but ONeill checks it well.
ONeill misses with a body kick.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
ONeill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ONeill throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
ONeill scores with a nice strike.
ONeill misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bronson misses the jab.
ONeill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson throws the left hand but ONeill avoids the punch easily.
Good work by ONeill as he checks the leg kick.
ONeill scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
ONeill works Bronson's body with a nice hook.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but ONeill seems unphased.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill is looking to slow Bronson down with leg kicks.
ONeill moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Bronson.
ONeill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
ONeill throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
ONeill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
ONeill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ONeill.
ONeill misses with a straight left.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Bronson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ONeill connects with a body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson is looking to slow ONeill down with leg kicks.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson slips a straight right by ONeill.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a big head kick but ONeill shrugs it off.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by ONeill. ONeill obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
ONeill throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
ONeill throws a big counter combination but Bronson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
ONeill tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill slips under a jab.
ONeill throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
ONeill scores with a nice right hand.
ONeill misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
ONeill misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a solid body kick.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
ONeill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
ONeill scores with a punch to the head.
ONeill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
ONeill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronson takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
Bronson 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.
Bronson misses with a low 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 Dempsey ONeill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ONeill thumps Bronson with a low kick.
Jab from ONeill.
ONeill checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
ONeill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronson has time to react.
ONeill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Bronson - just one landing.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
ONeill lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
ONeill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ONeill has time to react.
Bronson avoids the body shot from ONeill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but ONeill moved out of range.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ONeill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson throws a leg kick but ONeill moved away.
ONeill throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
ONeill lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. ONeill catches Bronson right on the button with a cross.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Bronson misses.
ONeill throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at ONeill.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
ONeill misses with a right hand
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
ONeill lands with a good body shot.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
ONeill throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
ONeill will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Bronson down.
ONeill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ONeill slips under a jab from Bronson.
ONeill looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
ONeill throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronson slips under a jab.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson blocks a jab.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeill. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson counters with a body kick.
ONeill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. ONeill will feel that in the morning.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson scores with a nice body kick.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
ONeill throws a leg kick
and Bronson counters with a low kick, right behind ONeill 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Bronson catches ONeill right on the button with a cross.
Bronson throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from ONeill with a body shot.
ONeill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Bronson.
ONeill misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeill. That's going to slow Bronson down.
ONeill loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Jab by Bronson.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Bronson.
Well Bronson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Bronson!
After winning the bout, Don Bronson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 142 p4p, 122 weight class) and Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 16 p4p, 14 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joseph lands with a cross.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Joseph off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Josephs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joseph.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Joseph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A left lands for Joseph.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Joseph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Joseph on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
Joseph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Joseph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joseph moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Joseph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Joseph slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joseph misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
That kick from Joseph tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Joseph down with leg kicks.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joseph misses the jab.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Joseph.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit jabs at Joseph's body.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Joseph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Joseph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Joseph with a good jab.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Joseph's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joseph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Joseph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Joseph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Joseph thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Joseph saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Joseph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joseph.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jihadi Joseph will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Joseph tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Donk. Joseph catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Joseph swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Joseph
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Joseph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Joseph.
Nice cross by Joseph.
Joseph takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Joseph with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joseph.
A leg kick checked by Joseph.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Joseph counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Joseph connects with a single shot there.
Joseph cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Joseph misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Joseph 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Joseph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joseph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Joseph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Joseph throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Joseph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four 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!
Joseph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Joseph lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Sitsongrit defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joseph.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph lands a head shot.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joseph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Joseph throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Joseph tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Joseph misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sitsongrit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Joseph has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joseph.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Joseph swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Joseph throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Joseph feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Joseph saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph scores with a nice body kick.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Joseph cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Joseph.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Joseph.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joseph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph staying out of range there.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
Joseph misses with a two punch combination.
Joseph connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit 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.
Joseph is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Joseph's legs.
Joseph works the jab nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joseph.
Joseph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Joseph.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands the left hand.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph 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.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
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 Jihadi Joseph.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joseph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jihadi Joseph!
An out of breath Jihadi Joseph 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Cobb (ranked 508 p4p, 298 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 81 p4p, 47 weight class). Cobb comes to the cage accompanied by Where's Wallace?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205
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17 - 13 - 0 |
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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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallace Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Thai moved away.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thai goes for a double leg but Cobb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cobb continues to drive forward.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Cobb tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cobb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Cobb shows good takedown defense.
Wallace Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobb but Cobb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thai looks winded!
Cobb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thai slips a straight right by Cobb.
Thai with the counter takedown but Cobb avoids it easily.
Cobb swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Cobb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thai walks into a stiff left hand from Cobb.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cobb on his heels. He'll look to pass Cobb's guard now, I'm sure.
Thai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cobb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cobb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cobb holds on to Thai's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobb is looking for a sweep.
Cobb can't do much from the bottom here.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well.
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cobb keeps Thai at a distance using the push kick.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
Cobb swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Cobb throws a lazy head kick
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Thai keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well.
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cobb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thai swings around for an armbar but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thai working for a triangle but Cobb defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
Cobb stands up from Thai's guard - Cobb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a wild body kick that Thai sees coming a mile off.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cobb avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai 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 that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Cobb dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cobb looks to throw a body kick
so Thai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cobb keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
Thai drops back looking for a leg! Cobb is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cobb manages to kick Thai off! Thai jumps back into Cobb's guard.
Thai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cobb keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thai passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb trying to control but Thai postures up.
Cobb wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.
Cobb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thai is working away from the top position though.
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cobb sees it coming and defends easily.
Thai trying to advance position but Cobb counters by regaining guard.
Cobb managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cobb is pulling down on Thai's head. It's preventing any offense from Thai, at least for the moment.
Cobb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cobb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobb swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thai.
Thai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cobb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cobb, who protects the arm well.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Cobb is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai working away.
Cobb is looking for a sweep.
Wille Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Cobb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cobb manages to get back to half guard.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Thai is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cobb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Thai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cobb knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wille Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Cobb!
Wallace Cobb 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Diogo Jimenez (ranked 15 p4p, 247 weight class) and Imani Idowu (ranked 4 p4p, 30 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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146
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Imani Idowu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Idowu.
Nice shot lands for Jimenez.
Idowu tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Idowu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Idowu throws a leg kick but Jimenez checks it.
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idowu throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu throws a leg kick which misses Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Idowu throws a right hand that misses
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu slips a straight right by Jimenez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idowu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jimenez.
Jimenez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jimenez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idowu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez slows the pace down in half guard.
Jimenez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Idowu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idowu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jimenez manages to pass to mount!
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.
Idowu working to try and regain half guard.
Idowu is controlling an arm, preventing Jimenez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Idowu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Idowu keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Idowu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Idowu can't escape the position.
Jimenez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Idowu to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Idowu shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Idowu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Idowu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Idowu is out of range.
Idowu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Idowu off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diogo Jimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Idowu with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Idowu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Idowu slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Idowu counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Idowu knows he should have avoided that one.
Idowu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Idowu.
Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idowu at a distance.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Imani Idowu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Jimenez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jimenez.
Idowu slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Idowu.
Idowu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jimenez.
Idowu moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Idowu throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Idowu slaps away a takedown attempt from Jimenez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Idowu flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Idowu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Idowu duly obliges.
Idowu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez swings widly with a right hand
and Idowu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Idowu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Idowu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Idowu defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Jimenez.
A shot to the liver by Idowu. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jimenez throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Idowu counters with a three punch combo that has Jimenez backing up. Jimenez nods at Idowu to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez works Idowu's body with a nice hook.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Despite the aggression on Idowu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Jimenez throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that second round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Idowu avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez lunges at Idowu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Idowu's hand.
Idowu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jimenez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Jimenez takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idowu is out of range and Jimenez settles back down.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez misses with a head kick.
Idowu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez shoots in and drives through. Idowu sprawls well.
Jimenez lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Idowu.
Jimenez looks for the body kick but Idowu saw that one coming.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
Idowu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jimenez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Idowu's waist but Idowu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jimenez off to one side.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jimenez. That one must have hurt.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Jimenez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Idowu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Idowu knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimenez takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Idowu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Idowu.
Jimenez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Idowu!
Idowu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands with an uppercut that bounces Idowu off the cage and back into range.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Idowu.
Jimenez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Idowu ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Idowu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Idowu takes one to the chin there.
Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Idowu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idowu defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diogo Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idowu throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idowu slips a straight right by Jimenez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jimenez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idowu digs a good hook to Jimenez's body.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Donk. Idowu catches Jimenez right on the button with a cross.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Jimenez misses with a hook
and Idowu counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick
and Idowu counters with a thumping low kick.
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Idowu is looking for the big counter here.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Idowu ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu tries a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jimenez duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Jimenez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idowu.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Jimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Idowu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Idowu throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idowu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idowu.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu 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.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Idowu moves forwards but Jimenez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimenez swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jimenez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Idowu.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Idowu's body. Idowu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Idowu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jimenez thinking.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Idowu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez defending well as Idowu loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jimenez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idowu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jimenez looks to land a body kick but Idowu moved away.
Jimenez slips a jab and a cross from Idowu.
Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Idowu in his tracks.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Idowu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez thumps Idowu with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Idowu moved out of range nicely.
Idowu slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Idowu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Idowu under the eye.
Idowu throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez lands a jab to Idowu's midsection.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez connects with a body shot that sends Idowu's belly button to the back.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
Idowu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Idowu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Idowu avoids the punch easily.
Idowu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Idowu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Idowu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jimenez. Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Idowu.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Idowu slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Idowu's ribs.
Jimenez works over Idowu's head and body with a nice combination.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Idowu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Idowu throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Imani Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jimenez moves out of range as Idowu throws a body kick.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Idowu didn't see that one coming.
Idowu moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Idowu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez dives in and grabs Idowu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Idowu pushes down on Jimenez's head and hops out.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Idowu. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez retains his featherweight title!
Diogo Jimenez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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