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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Serra (ranked 2757 p4p, 2593 weight class) and Bobby Minnagh (ranked 374 p4p, 355 weight class). Bobby Minnagh will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Minnagh!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Serra shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Serra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Minnagh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Minnagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serra doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serra lands with a right to the head.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Serra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Serra pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
Serra gets through Minnagh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra misses with the head strike.
Serra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serra lands with a light punch inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serra lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serra.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Serra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minnagh or not.
A head punch on the inside from Serra fails to land.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh'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.
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!
Minnagh lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minnagh.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Serra lands a left hand.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minnagh.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
The fighters circling - Minnagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Serra misses.
Minnagh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serra's hands.
Serra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Minnagh cracks Serra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minnagh finish him?
 Serra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Serra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serra misses with a looping left.
Minnagh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Serra seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Serra avoids it this time.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Serra counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra misses the jab.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra misses with a hook.
Serra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Minnagh sends Serra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Minnagh is motioning to the referee to let Serra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serra.
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Serra.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serra.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
A short body shot lands from Serra as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Serra blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serra is working Minnagh over against the cage.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra lands a body shot.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh pushes Serra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serra working aggressively here.
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!
Serra tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra throws a head punch that misses.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Serra lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Serra is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Serra throws an off balance right hand
and Minnagh counters with a nice right hand that sends Serra toppling to the canvas! Serra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minnagh finish him?!
Serra misses with a looping right.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Serra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra cracks Minnagh with a nice body shot.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra takes a shot to the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Serra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Serra's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Serra's ribcage. Serra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Serra controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Serra misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Serra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minnagh is unloading with more strikes now! Serra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
An out of breath Bobby Minnagh 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1513 p4p, 5305 weight class) and Tyler James Christianson (ranked 188 p4p, 521 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler James Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson misses with a takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christianson won't be happy with that.
Christianson wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is dominant here and he's now got Christianson's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Anstey controlling the positon.
Anstey punishes Christianson with strikes from the back mount.
Christianson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Anstey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Christianson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anstey avoiding Christianson 's attempts to control his hands.
Anstey scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Christianson doesn't escape.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christianson for as long as he can get away with.
Anstey continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson trying to control the position but Anstey manages to sink in the hooks.
Anstey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christianson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Anstey.
Christianson tries to roll but Anstey sticks to his back.
Anstey biding his time, looking for the opening.
Anstey is working the ground and pound. Can Christianson escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey cracks Christianson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Christianson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that 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.
Christianson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christianson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Anstey manages to pass to side control.
Christianson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Christianson is defending well.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Christianson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christianson can do to turn this around?
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Christianson is trying to stand up here but Anstey is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anstey in particular looking to stall.
Anstey working Christianson over with strikes.
 Christianson is rocked!
Anstey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Christianson!
Christianson is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Christianson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Anstey's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RaeRae Usman (ranked 2431 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 318 p4p, 217 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Usman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yaba Buluku. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
Silver throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Usman throws a body shot but no joy.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Usman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silver to score with a decent uppercut.
Usman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Usman misses with the ground and pound.
Usman tries for a kimura but Silver is defending well.
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Silver is defending well.
Usman working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Usman.
Usman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Usman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usman trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Usman working away.
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
Silver tries to improve position but can't.
Usman tries for a kimura but Silver is defending well.
Silver is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Usman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Usman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Usman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Usman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Silver is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Silver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silver is trying to improve his position.
Usman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Usman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Usman trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Silver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Usman is working to tighten his grip on Silver's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silver has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Usman is really squeezing tight and eventually Silver passes out! Usman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). RaeRae Usman!
During a confident post fight interview, RaeRae Usman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 1489 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 209 p4p, 280 weight class). Kanaani comes into the arena with Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Kanaani jabs at Tarlah's body.
Kanaani circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Kanaani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlah with a nice cross.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Kanaani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Kanaani feints and then cracks Tarlah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarlah down.
Tarlah scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
A nice combination there by Kanaani.
Tarlah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanaani circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Tarlah tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kanaani wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
Mehdi Kanaani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rakeem Marley (ranked 1594 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Desmond Okafor (ranked 234 p4p, 261 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Desmond Okafor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Marley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okafor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okafor misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Marley.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Marley tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
Marley avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarley.
Marley dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marley jabs at Okafor's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marley.
Okafor throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Marley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marley slips under a jab from Okafor.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Marley's body. Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marley lands an overhand right.
Marley jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor 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.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Okafor tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Okafor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Okafor is rocked!
Marley throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Marley backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Okafor cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marley lands with a right that hurts Okafor. Okafor looks to clinch but Marley throws a short knee that drops Okafor. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rakeem Marley!
During a confident post fight interview, Rakeem Marley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Cotilla (ranked 744 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Martin Johnston (ranked 118 p4p, 285 weight class). Johnston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dacw 'Nghariad. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Cotilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotilla clinches.
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Johnston walks into a jab.
Cotilla moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Johnston tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla forces Johnston back against the cage and clinches.
Johnston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cotilla smiles and moves away.
Cotilla moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Cotilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnston drops back down to his feet.
Cotilla pushes Johnston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla instigates a clinch.
Cotilla slows down the pace here.
Johnston jumps guard but Cotilla stands there with Johnston around his waist. Johnston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotilla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Cotilla forces Johnston back against the cage and clinches.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Cotilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotilla is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cotilla is looking to clinch.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Cotilla circles away easily
and Cotilla counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cotilla moves into range and clinches up with Johnston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla has Johnston pushed against the cage.
Cotilla slowing the pace effectively.
Johnston breaks the clinch.
Johnston throws a hook but Cotilla avoids it easily.
Johnston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cotilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cotilla throws a combination. Johnston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cotilla keeps the fight on the outside.
Cotilla scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cotilla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is trying to stand up here but Cotilla is controlling him well.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cotilla is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cotilla in particular looking to stall.
Johnston trying to hold on to Cotilla's head to control him but Cotilla postures up.
Cotilla looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cotilla moves into range and clinches up with Johnston.
Johnston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cotilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Cotilla won't allow it.
Cotilla gets underhooks to prevent Johnston's takedown attempt.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.
Cotilla content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cotilla scores with a head kick. Johnston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Martin Johnston has been cut.
Cotilla tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnston prevents Cotilla from escaping the position.
Johnston trying to control the action but Cotilla is working from the bottom.
Johnston working the strikes but Cotilla uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cotilla won't allow Johnston to pass to mount.
Johnston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnston wants to control but Cotilla is keeping him busy.
Cotilla is trying to stand up here but Johnston is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla controlling the position for now.
Cotilla is trying to stand back up but Johnston is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnston keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cotilla napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cotilla is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnston is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cotilla's back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Cotilla right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla is keeping busy.
Cotilla trying to get back to his feet but Johnston is in full control for now.
Cotilla wants to escape the position.
Johnston tries to keep control of the position but Cotilla is staying busy.
Johnston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cotilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?
Johnston looking for the choke but no joy.
Martin Johnston has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Cotilla is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnston gets his hands free as Cotilla looks to control.
Cotilla trying to get back to his feet but Johnston is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotilla covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Johnston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Johnston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cotilla gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Johnston.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotilla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cotilla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Cotilla as Johnston shoots in.
It looks like Cotilla has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cotilla digs a good body shot into Johnston's ribs.
Johnston misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cotilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Cotilla does it's job there.
Cotilla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cotilla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cotilla pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cotilla.
Johnston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander Cotilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Johnston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cotilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Cotilla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cotilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cotilla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnston manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotilla.
Cotilla clobbers Johnston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnston tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cotilla counter with a right hand.
Cotilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotilla.
Cotilla lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston shoots for a takedown but Cotilla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Cotilla counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotilla is looking to clinch.
Cotilla sets himself, and Johnston steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotilla avoids it this time.
Cotilla keeps Johnston at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cotilla counter with a right hand.
Cotilla takes the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cotilla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotilla 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
Alexander Cotilla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Martin Johnston stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just want to apologise to all the boys back home. I let you down. I'll be back, bigger and better I promise you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 892 p4p, 837 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 118 p4p, 108 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. Corwin Anstey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Falcon's chin.
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon with a poor takedown
and Falcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Falcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falcon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Falcon throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Falcon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falcon dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Falcon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Anstey darts in and clinches Falcon up against the cage.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anstey counters with a left to the body.
Falcon stuns Anstey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anstey digs a good hook to Falcon's body.
Falcon throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Falcon feints a jab promting Anstey to slip. Falcon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anstey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anstey is rocked!
Falcon lands with a big right hook that stumbles Anstey - he's out on his feet here! Falcon follows up with another monster hook that separates Anstey from consciousness! Anstey falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Falcon stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Falcon!
An out of breath Jack Falcon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 252 p4p, 990 weight class) and William S Burroughs (ranked 37 p4p, 131 weight class). Burroughs has chosen William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burroughs or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
Burroughs throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burroughs is defended easily by Lang.
Lang jabs Burroughs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs walks into a stiff left hand from Lang.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lang.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Lang lands.
Burroughs tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William S Burroughs.
Burroughs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burroughs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lang.
Lang misses with a looping left.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Burroughs's belly button to the back.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burroughs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Burroughs coming out on top.
Burroughs lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burroughs avoids the body shot from Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs misses with a takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Burroughs.
We've been informed that Burroughs 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.
Lang connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burroughs lands a really nice looking cross but Lang seems unphased.
Lang misses the jab.
Burroughs slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Burroughs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burroughs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lang's half guard.
Lang is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burroughs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Burroughs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burroughs throws a strike but Lang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Lang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lang being controlled here momentarily.
Lang preventing the sweep.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William S Burroughs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burroughs.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burroughs can do to turn this around?
Lang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lang is looking to slow Burroughs down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Burroughs is just out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burroughs moves away.
Burroughs fails with the takedown
and Burroughs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William S Burroughs.
Lang throws a wild body kick that Burroughs sees coming a mile off.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Burroughs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burroughs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang looks to land a body kick but Burroughs moved away.
Burroughs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Burroughs's head but Burroughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burroughs has his takedown stuffed
and Lang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lang slips a jab and a cross from Burroughs.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burroughs misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang thuds a left hand into Burroughs's body.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burroughs manages to avoid it.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Burroughs fails with the takedown
and Lang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Lang.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burroughs manages to avoid it.
Burroughs shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Lang lands.
Burroughs 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.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burroughs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burroughs is rocked!
Burroughs throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Burroughs is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Burroughs square on the jaw! Damn, Burroughs is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 172 p4p, 748 weight class) and Iron Side (ranked 26 p4p, 107 weight class). Side has chosen In the Dark - Vintage Culture, Fancy Inc as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iron Side!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alyoshin swings for the body but Side moves out of range.
Side throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Side.
Alyoshin pushes Side up against the cage in a clinch.
Alyoshin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Side's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Alyoshin.
Side tries to break free but Alyoshin pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alyoshin fails to land.
Alyoshin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Side.
Side working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Side makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alyoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alyoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Iron Side has been cut.
Alyoshin misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Side lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
Alyoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Side.
A right hook to the body lands for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Side blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Side escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Side keeps the fight on the outside.
As Alyoshin backs off Side throws a huge counter combo but Alyoshin manages to avoid it all.
Alyoshin takes a swing at Side's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Alyoshin.
Side throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alyoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Side throws out the jab.
Alyoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Side was well out of range. Poor timing from Alyoshin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Side just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the side of Side's head but Side sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Side throws a series of strikes that have Alyoshin backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Side works Alyoshin's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Alyoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alyoshin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant Alyoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Side.
Alyoshin misses with a low kick as Side jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Side! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alyoshin instigates a clinch.
Side has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alyoshin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Side can turn it around.
Side jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alyoshin walks away with a smile on his face. Side gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Side misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Alyoshin lands but Side takes it in his stride.
Side is rocked!
Side just misses with a punch to the body.
Alyoshin throws a big counter combination but Side scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Side is still on wobbly legs! Can Alyoshin finish him?
Alyoshin thuds a left hand into Side's body.
Alyoshin is looking to wear down Side with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Side looks winded!
Side tries to get into range but Alyoshin steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Side! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alyoshin scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin retains his heavyweight title!
Grant Alyoshin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Iron Side had this to say: 'I'll back and knock him out!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 150 p4p, 213 weight class) and Reni Manfield (ranked 28 p4p, 40 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reni Manfield!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfield misses with a takedown
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte lands an overhand right.
Manfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Turcotte jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Manfield misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Manfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
And Manfield responds with a good body kick, but Turcotte manages to step out the way in time.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Turcotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Turcotte seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield stays in close to Turcotte's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turcotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manfield dives in and grabs Turcotte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turcotte pushes down on Manfield's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Manfield's body.
Manfield slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Manfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Turcotte as Manfield shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Manfield 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.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Turcotte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Manfield's head back.
Manfield shoots in and bounces Turcotte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turcotte keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Turcotte has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turcotte's guard.
Manfield is stalling here. Turcotte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Turcotte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turcotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield looks to move to half guard but instead Turcotte has passed into mount! Damn!
Manfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Turcotte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manfield tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manfield gets back to full guard.
Manfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
Manfield is trying to keep Turcotte in close.
Turcotte preventing the sweep.
Manfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turcotte has passed into side control.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte wants to control but Manfield is keeping him busy.
Turcotte tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?
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.
Manfield trying to control but Turcotte flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Manfield is in bad spot here.
Manfield trying to control the hands but Turcotte breaks the grip.
Turcotte keeps control of the position easily here as Manfield tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turcotte is not going to allow Manfield to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that second 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.
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Turcotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turcotte moves to clinch but Manfield breaks away
and Manfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfield wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte 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.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
Manfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turcotte tries to avoid it but Manfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turcotte to the ground. Turcotte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throws a shot to the body.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte lands a jab.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manfield feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Manfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turcotte is pulling down on Manfield's head to control his posture.
Manfield won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manfield lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Manfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Manfield's head.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield blocks it.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Manfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Manfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield misses with a combination
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turcotte defends it nicely.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manfield.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Turcotte jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to keep at a distance but Manfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
Manfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turcotte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manfield can turn it around.
Manfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Turcotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte stops a takedown attempt from Manfield.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield takes a shot to the head.
Turcotte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Manfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manfield walks into a left hand.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte had his way with Reni Manfield in 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. This is the final round!
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Manfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turcotte defends well and Manfield ends up having to push Turcotte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manfield backs up against the cage.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Manfield blocks a jab.
It seemed like Manfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Turcotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turcotte.
Manfield stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turcotte to the mat! Turcotte manages to get full guard.
Turcotte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte is trying to keep Manfield in close.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turcotte but Turcotte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Manfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Manfield's body. Manfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Manfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manfield under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte pulls Manfield in close to prevent any damage.
Turcotte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turcotte, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!
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