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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 24493 p4p, 6105 weight class) and John Robinson (ranked 552 p4p, 542 weight class). John Robinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graham is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graham postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Graham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graham chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham content to stall in guard here.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Graham tries to pass.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Graham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Graham throwing strikes but missing.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Graham is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
Graham throws an elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graham 's guard. Nice move by Robinson!
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Graham , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graham but Graham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Graham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Robinson misses.
No luck for Graham with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham goes for a double leg but Robinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robinson continues to drive forward.
Graham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Graham postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Graham passes into half guard.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graham lands a nice short elbow.
Graham working Robinson over with strikes.
Graham working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Graham .
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Graham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Graham wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Graham there.
Graham thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Graham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Graham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graham controlling the action here.
Robinson wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Graham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Graham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Graham . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Graham half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been told by Graham 's head coaches at The Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billy Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Graham 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graham fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graham 's head.
Robinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Graham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Graham controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graham has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Robinson works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graham looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Graham 's brow.
Graham seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Graham has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Graham trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Graham controlling from the top position.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graham is one step ahead there.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graham 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Graham !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Graham made sure he mentioned BKC Nutrition and Laundry [25%], along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wes Loose (ranked 3790 p4p, 24177 weight class) and Michael Manchester (ranked 341 p4p, 411 weight class). Michael Manchester will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manchester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Loose. No joy for Manchester on that attempt.
Loose feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Loose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loose lands a couple of digs.
Manchester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchester looking to control.
Loose is working Manchester over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Loose slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manchester is trying to keep Loose in close.
Loose is stalling in the full guard.
Loose postures up and lands a big shot to Manchester's brow.
Loose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loose landing some decent shots from guard.
Loose connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manchester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loose chips away with some ground and pound.
Loose stands up over Manchester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Loose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Loose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Loose working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose is stalling in the full guard.
Loose is in close to Manchester's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Loose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loose drops back looking for a leg! Manchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manchester manages to kick Loose off! Loose jumps back into Manchester's guard.
Loose slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Loose lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manchester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Loose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loose is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Loose works over Manchester with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Loose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manchester walks into a jab.
Loose connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manchester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loose misses with a looping right.
Manchester tries to clinch but Loose is having none of it.
Loose changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manchester looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Loose working away.
Manchester takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Loose scores with punches from side control.
Loose has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manchester!
Loose controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loose with good strikes from the mount here!
Loose sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Loose cracks Manchester with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Loose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manchester can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Manchester that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Loose controlling from the full mount.
Loose landing punches.
Loose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Loose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Loose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Loose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Loose lands a big shot there that rocks Manchester but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Loose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Loose lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Loose lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Loose.
Loose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manchester takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Loose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Loose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Loose has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loose landing punches.
Manchester tries to hold on but Loose pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose controlling the pace for now.
Manchester wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Manchester taking shots to the head.
Loose controlling his opponent.
Loose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Loose raining down shots from the mount!
Loose lands with some strikes.
Manchester in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Manchester tries to hold on but Loose postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loose quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Loose but it's paid off an Manchester is forced to tap! Nice work by Loose.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wes Loose!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Silk (ranked 3753 p4p, 3042 weight class) and Rogerio Yamamoto (ranked 338 p4p, 289 weight class). Rogerio Yamamoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Silk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogerio Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Casey Silk has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a body punch.
Silk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamamoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Silk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silk throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Silk gets tackled into the cage by Yamamoto. Yamamoto maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Silk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silk takes an elbow to the temple.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Casey Silk's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Casey Silk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
 Silk is rocked!
Jeez, Casey Silk's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Silk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
Oh Silk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto has Silk pressed against the cage. He pushes Silk back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Yamamoto throws a beautiful elbow that sends Silk crashing to the floor! Yamamoto piles on the pressure with more strikes! Silk is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogerio Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 3170 p4p, 3274 weight class) and Bang Mai Ni (ranked 299 p4p, 308 weight class). Bandolero comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bang Mai Ni!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bandolero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mai Ni circles away quickly and effectively.
Bandolero misses with an uppercut.
Mai Ni looks to throw the jab but Bandolero is out of range.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Mai Ni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Giacomo Bandolero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Bandolero.
Bandolero tries to clinch but Mai Ni moves out of range.
Bandolero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mai Ni slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandolero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandolero.
A little jabbing left from Mai Ni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mai Ni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandolero.
Bandolero slips under a jab.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mai Ni as he avoids it easily.
Bandolero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mai Ni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mai Ni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mai Ni lands with a left to the head.
Bandolero tries to pull guard but Mai Ni won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mai Ni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mai Ni taking a breather.
Bandolero prevents a body shot from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mai Ni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandolero.
Bandolero is looking to clinch but Mai Ni is avoiding it.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mai Ni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mai Ni misses.
Mai Ni throws out a loose jab but Bandolero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandolero clinches up with Mai Ni and pushes him back against the cage.
Bandolero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mai Ni tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Mai Ni back against the cage.
Mai Ni tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Mai Ni back against the cage.
Mai Ni lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mai Ni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mai Ni struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandolero controls his hands.
Mai Ni breaks from the clinch.
Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandolero throws a hook but Mai Ni avoids it easily.
Bandolero tries to clinch up but Mai Ni circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandolero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mai Ni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandolero stalks Mai Ni and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mai Ni's face. Mai Ni staggers backwards, shaken.
Mai Ni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandolero moves away.
Bandolero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mai Ni misses the shot to the body.
Bandolero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mai Ni lands with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mai Ni as Bandolero shoots in.
Bandolero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mai Ni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandolero.
Mai Ni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandolero tries to clinch up.
Bandolero looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bandolero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bang Mai Ni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Mai Ni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mai Ni continues to drive forward.
Mai Ni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mai Ni scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandolero misses with a combination
and Mai Ni counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandolero misses with an uppercut
and Mai Ni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mai Ni misses with a series of wild punches.
Mai Ni throws a jab when Bandolero was well out of range.
Bandolero tries to counter with a takedown but Mai Ni is quick to defend against it.
Mai Ni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandolero shoots in but Mai Ni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mai Ni now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandolero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mai Ni.
Bandolero moves away from the strike by Mai Ni.
Mai Ni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mai Ni tries to avoid it but Bandolero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mai Ni to the ground. Mai Ni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bandolero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mai Ni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mai Ni lands a jab to the head.
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Mai Ni keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Bandolero misses.
Bandolero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mai Ni tried to score with a low kick but Bandolero checks it.
Bandolero tries to clinch there but Mai Ni circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Mai Ni dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bandolero is looking to clinch.
Bandolero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mai Ni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mai Ni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but Mai Ni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mai Ni. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
Bandolero shoots in for a double leg but Mai Ni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mai Ni! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giacomo Bandolero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mai Ni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandolero or perhaps it was just good defense by Mai Ni, which made it look bad.
Mai Ni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandolero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandolero walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mai Ni stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandolero. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandolero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mai Ni.
A jab from Mai Ni does it's job there.
Bandolero is rocked!
Bandolero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Bandolero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandolero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandolero fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandolero seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandolero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Mai Ni has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bandolero tries to clinch up but Mai Ni circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandolero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mai Ni moves into the clinch.
Mai Ni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mai Ni scores with a shoulder strike.
Mai Ni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mai Ni's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mai Ni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero moves in looking to clinch but Mai Ni pushes him off.
Mai Ni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mai Ni moves out of range as Bandolero strikes.
Mai Ni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giacomo Bandolero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Mai Ni keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Mai Ni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mai Ni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mai Ni misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Mai Ni. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
A nice side step and Mai Ni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mai Ni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Mai Ni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandolero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Mai Ni. Beautiful body shot.
Bandolero shoots in for a double leg but Mai Ni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mai Ni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Mai Ni.
Bandolero wants to clinch up but Mai Ni keeps it at a distance.
Mai Ni lands a body shot.
Bandolero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero moves forwards but Mai Ni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandolero tries to clinch there but Mai Ni circles away.
Bandolero tries for a takedown but Mai Ni circles away easily
and Mai Ni counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mai Ni. No joy for Bandolero on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandolero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Mai Ni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mai Ni continues to drive forward.
Mai Ni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mai Ni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mai Ni lands an uppercut.
Mai Ni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Mai Ni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandoleros head.
Mai Ni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mai Ni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandolero backwards.
Mai Ni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bang Mai Ni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mai Ni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bandolero doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mai Ni sprawls well. Mai Ni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bandolero gets slowly back to his feet.
Mai Ni moves into the clinch.
Mai Ni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mai Ni tries to throw a body punch but Bandolero avoids it by throwing Mai Ni back against the cage.
A short left from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni scores with a shot to the side of Bandolero's head.
A short left from Mai Ni.
Mai Ni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mai Ni.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bang Mai Ni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mai Ni throws a monster overhand right that drops Bandolero! Mai Ni follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Mai Ni!
After winning the bout, Bang Mai Ni 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 1664 p4p, 22619 weight class) and Gary Lineker (ranked 219 p4p, 566 weight class). Cozad comes to the cage accompanied by Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. Gary Lineker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cozad scores with a nice right hand.
Lineker throws a nice head kick!
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gary Lineker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker throws a looping overhand right but Cozad ducks down to avoid it.
Cozad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lineker.
Lineker tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
Jab by Lineker.
Lineker digs a good body shot into Cozad's ribs.
Cozad moves out of range as Lineker throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad scores with a punch to the head.
 Lineker is rocked!
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Lineker moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cozad.
Cozad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad scores with a jab. Lineker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cozad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lineker clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lineker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lineker.
Lineker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lineker taking a breather.
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cozad misses with a head kick.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
Cozad is looking to counter punch.
Lineker has managed to clinch.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lineker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lineker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lineker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozad misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
Cozad lands with a right to the head.
Cozad blocks a body shot from Lineker.
Lineker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lineker fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozad in the body.
Cozad slips a straight right by Lineker.
Lineker misses with a hook.
Lineker lands with an uppercut that bounces Cozad off the cage and back into range.
Lineker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lineker's corner calls for a 1-2. Lineker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cozad throws a lazy uppercut
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lineker misses with the body kick
and Cozad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pope Cozad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lineker moves in looking to clinch but Cozad pushes him off.
Lineker digs a good body shot into Cozad's ribs.
Lineker moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Cozad misses with a few strikes there.
Lineker throws a fast counter high kick but Cozad manages to duck under it in time.
Lineker throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Cozad scores with a decent looking hook.
Cozad slips under a jab from Lineker.
Lineker scores with a jab. Cozad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Cozad moves his leg out of the way.
Cozad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lineker punishes Cozad's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Lineker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Lineker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cozad.
Cozad throws a hook but Lineker blocks it.
Lineker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lineker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cozad throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lineker.
Lineker connects with a body shot that sends Cozad's belly button to the back.
Lineker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cozad stops a takedown attempt from Lineker.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Cozad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike.
Lineker is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
The referee calls for Lineker to work.
Lineker seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, Cozad scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lineker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lineker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lineker lands with a nice combination. Cozad backs away looking to recover.
Lineker throws a head kick but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad misses the jab.
Lineker swinging wildly here.
Cozad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Cozad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cozad throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Lineker toppling to the canvas! Lineker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
Gary Lineker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lineker slips a jab from Cozad.
Lineker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cozad. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lineker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cozad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lineker.
Lineker connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cozad. That snapped Lineker's head back.
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lineker sprawling to the canvas! Lineker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lineker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Cozad.
Lineker moves into the clinch.
Lineker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lineker tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cozad fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Cozad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cozad trying to stall but Lineker improves his position.
Cozad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gary Lineker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Lineker fails to land.
Lineker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Cozad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lineker.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Cozad - that landed with a thud.
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Lineker throws a hook but Cozad avoids it easily.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Lineker saw that one coming.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Lineker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cozad's head backwards.
Pope Cozad is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a big shot that misses.
Lineker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cozad looks for the body kick but Lineker saw that one coming.
No joy there for Lineker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cozad looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range.
Lineker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cozad tries to work over Lineker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lineker tries a body shot but Cozad blocks it.
Lineker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cozad is trying to maintain a safe position but Lineker gets an underhook and turns Cozad into the cage.
Cozad lands a nice uppercut.
Cozad throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lineker fails to land.
Lineker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cozad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lineker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lineker tries to clinch but Cozad is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lineker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineker throws a big shot that misses.
Lineker misses with an uppercut. Cozad saw that one coming.
Lineker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Cozad.
Cozad moves out of range of the strikes.
Cozad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lineker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad staying out of range there.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Lineker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
Cozad throws a jab when Lineker was well out of range.
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 Pope Cozad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lineker missing with a left hand there. Cozad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Cozad misses.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Cozad scores with a jab to the head.
Cozad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lineker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad avoids a kick to the body.
Cozad throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Cozad throws a right hand that misses
and Lineker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lineker.
Lineker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lineker won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Cozad seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lineker trying to control but Cozad is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lineker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lineker is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lineker slips under a jab from Cozad.
Lineker wants to counter the offense by Cozad and move into the clinch position.
Lineker motions for Cozad to come forward. Lineker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cozad misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cozad.
Lineker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lineker throws a series of strikes that have Cozad backpedaling.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lineker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cozad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lineker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cozad dodges the punch combination from Lineker.
Lineker throws a jab when Cozad was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lineker finds it's target.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cozad.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lineker - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Lineker misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cozad backs up against the cage.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Lineker.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Cozad misses with a low kick.
Lineker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
Lineker lands with an overhand left.
Lineker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cozad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lineker staying out of range there.
Cozad looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Lineker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cozad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Cozad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lineker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lineker working the ground and pound.
Cozad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lineker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cozad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cozad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lineker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cozad trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lineker 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lineker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Tellurique (ranked 2132 p4p, 24093 weight class) and Monty Sioux (ranked 274 p4p, 578 weight class). Monty Sioux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gaston Tellurique 's chin.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Lethal high kicks
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Monty Sioux!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellurique tries to clinch up.
Sioux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sioux is looking for the big counter here.
Tellurique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tellurique tries to clinch up.
Tellurique rushes Sioux and presses him up against the cage.
Tellurique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sioux blocks it with crossed arms.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique lands a shot to the body.
Sioux blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sioux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sioux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but Sioux blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sioux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique landing knees to the body.
Sioux taking a breather.
Tellurique works on Sioux's body with a couple of short punches.
Sioux looks winded!
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Sioux.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioux controls his hands.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sioux wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tellurique pushes Sioux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique gets through Sioux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique lands a body shot.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Sioux's takedown attempt.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioux controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique .
Sioux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellurique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sioux backwards.
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!
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tellurique is looking to clinch.
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Sioux tries to stall but Tellurique uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Gaston Tellurique has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sioux's elbow.
A short left from Tellurique .
Sioux is breathing heavily.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Sioux prevents a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Sioux avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sioux wants to stall.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Sioux wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sioux wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Sioux.
Tellurique taking a breather.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sioux backwards.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioux or not.
The referee calls for Tellurique to work.
Tellurique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Sioux avoids the damage to the body.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
Sioux tries to circle away but Tellurique has him pinned against the cage.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Sioux prevents a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Sioux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Sioux avoids the damage to the body.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sioux is working Tellurique over against the cage.
Sioux managing to block the knees to the body from Tellurique .
A short uppercut from Tellurique .
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique working Sioux over with knees to the body.
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.
Sioux blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sioux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tellurique can't find room to land a body shot as Sioux controls the action.
Tellurique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sioux's face.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sioux misses with a wild combination.
Tellurique is looking for a counter combo.
Tellurique wants to clinch but Sioux slips to the side
and Sioux counters with a two punch combo.
Tellurique looks to clinch
and Sioux counters with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sioux misses.
Tellurique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Sioux in a clinch.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique tries to work over Sioux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Tellurique - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sioux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sioux blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to work over Sioux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sioux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique scores with a hook to the body.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sioux's elbow.
Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Sioux.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sioux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Tellurique prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Sioux.
Monty Sioux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tellurique .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique tries a body shot but Sioux blocks it.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sioux blocking some punches.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioux controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique tries a body shot but Sioux blocks it.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Sioux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique is pushing Sioux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Sioux.
Tellurique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sioux blocks it with crossed arms.
Sioux is trying to maintain a safe position but Tellurique gets an underhook and turns Sioux into the cage.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioux or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaston Tellurique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellurique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sioux can do to turn this around?
Tellurique lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sioux blocks an uppercut.
Sioux avoiding damage as Tellurique throws knees to the body.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sioux looking to stall.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Sioux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaston Tellurique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tellurique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sioux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Tellurique showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tellurique , 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Tellurique !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 2875 p4p, 3112 weight class) and Mike KnockOut (ranked 269 p4p, 292 weight class). Ho Soon comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Orff - O Fortuna. Mike KnockOut told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike KnockOut!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon connects with a good right hand that stumbles KnockOut. KnockOut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ho Soon throws a looping overhand right but KnockOut ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like KnockOut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
KnockOut throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
KnockOut slips a jab from Ho Soon.
A left and a right from KnockOut both land. Nice combination.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
KnockOut throws a combination. Ho Soon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
KnockOut lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho Soon at a distance.
KnockOut walks into a stiff left hand from Ho Soon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KnockOut misses with an uppercut
and KnockOut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KnockOut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KnockOut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho Soon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck KnockOut on the side of the head.
Ho Soon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from KnockOut.
Ho Soon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and KnockOut counters with a left to the body.
Ho Soon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
KnockOut looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KnockOut throws out the jab.
KnockOut misses with a body shot.
KnockOut connects with a nice looking jab.
Ho Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed KnockOut momentarily.
KnockOut misses with a hook. Ho Soon ducked under it nicely.
KnockOut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
KnockOut throws a sloppy body shot
and KnockOut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KnockOut is rocked!
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KnockOut is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Soon finish him?
KnockOut takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from KnockOut misses.
KnockOut gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ho Soon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chu Ho Soon!
An out of breath Chu Ho Soon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dunk (ranked 1797 p4p, 1981 weight class) and Jim Rhat (ranked 231 p4p, 256 weight class). Rhat has chosen Das Ist It 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Rhat!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunk lands a high kick!
 It looks like Jim Rhat has been cut.
Rhat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunk. That one must have hurt.
Rhat gets a clinch.
Dunk is pressed up against the cage. Rhat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dunk down to the mat. Dunk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dunk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhat tries to clinch there but Dunk circles away.
Dunk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dunk tries to score with a low kick but Rhat moves his leg out of the way.
Dunk throws a sloppy head kick and Rhat moves out of range easily.
Jim Rhat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhat clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dunk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rhat's brow.
Rhat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rhat has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dunk is trying to keep an underhook but Rhat manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhat prevents Dunk from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhat is taking a breather. Dunk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rhat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rhat working over Dunk with some ground and pound. Dunk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rhat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rhat is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dunk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Rhat!
Jim Rhat is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Jim Rhat was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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